VT 1100 C Shadow

1995 Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1995 Honda VT 1100 C Shadow custom - cruiser motorcycle, Honda relies on a 1099 cc (67.1 cu in) v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 5,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 95.1 Nm (70.1 lb-ft) at 2,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 54.6 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (2,750 rpm) and peak power (5,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the VT 1100 C Shadow measures 245 kg (540 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.08 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 705 mm (27.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1986 to 1995, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.