VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition

1993 Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1993 Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition relies on a 1099 cc (67.1 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95 HP (69.3 kW) at 5,900 rpm while maximum torque reaches 122 Nm (90 lb-ft) at 2,890 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 86.4 HP per liter and a 3,010 rpm working window between peak torque (2,890 rpm) and peak power (5,900 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 Shadow Phoenix Edition measures 245 kg (540 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.58 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 660 mm (26 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,661 mm (65.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 288 km (179 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph).