VT 1100 C3 Shadow

1999 Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1999 Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow utilizes a 1099 cc (67.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 57 HP (41.6 kW) at 4,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 93 Nm (68.6 lb-ft) at 2,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 51.9 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (2,500 rpm) and peak power (4,750 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 C3 Shadow measures 300 kg (661 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.26 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 725 mm (28.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,678 mm (66.1 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16.5-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 246 km (153 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 155 km/h (96 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1999 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.