Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2004 Honda Shadow Spirit pairs a 1099 cc (67.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 87.5 x 91.4 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches) with a 8.0:1 compression ratio.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 729 mm (28.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,651 mm (65 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.89-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2004 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
729 mm (28.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1099.0 ccm (67.06 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression8.0:1
Bore x Stroke87.5 x 91.4 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis
Rake32.6°
Trail161 mm (6.3 inches)
Front Suspension41mm fork
Front Travel160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability.
Rear Travel99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1651 mm (65.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/90-19
Rear Tyre170/80-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height729 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
