Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Honda Shadow Phantom features a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches) with a 9.6:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Shadow Phantom measures 249 kg (549 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 653 mm (25.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,638 mm (64.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14.76-liter (3.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 2011 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Emission DetailsMeets current EPA standards. California version meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Chassis
Rake34.0°
Trail161 mm (6.3 inches)
Front Suspension41mm fork
Front Travel117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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