Built around Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2002 Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero utilizes a 1099 cc (67.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. 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.
On the scales, the VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero measures 279 kg (615 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 724 mm (28.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,679 mm (66.1 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 19.1-liter (5 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 1998 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
724 mm (28.5 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 ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear Travel94 mm (3.7 inches)
Wheelbase1679 mm (66.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre140/80-17
Rear Tyre170/80-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight279.0 kg (615.1 pounds)
Seat Height724 mm (28.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
