VT 1100 C

1988 Honda VT 1100 C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 1988 Honda VT 1100 C relies on a 1099 cc (67.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 61 HP per liter, 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 measures 265 kg (584 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.96 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 163 km/h (101 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1988 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.