VT 1100 C Shaddow

1986 Honda VT 1100 C Shaddow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1986 Honda VT 1100 C Shaddow relies on a 1099 cc (67.1 cu in) liquid-cooled engine powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 61 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the VT 1100 C Shaddow measures 245 kg (540 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.66 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1985 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.