VT 125 Shadow

1999 Honda VT 125 Shadow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1999 Honda VT 125 Shadow relies on a 124.7 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW) at 11,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 120.3 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the VT 125 Shadow measures 145 kg (320 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.67 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,524 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1999 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.