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1999Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE

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The 1999 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE is a retro-styled big cruiser from Honda. Its liquid-cooled 1,099cc V-twin makes 50 hp at 4,500 rpm and 88 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 730 mm seat and 15-litre tank suit relaxed cruising.

Capacity
1099.0 ccm
Engine
V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
261.0 kg
Seat height
730 mm
Power
50.0 HP (36.8 kW) @ 4500 RPM
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Other years 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 39Agility 44Comfort 70Off-road 10Touring 55Road manners 65
Off-road & trail10%
Cornering40%
City riding55%
Daily riding60%
Touring60%
Two-up60%
Track10%
Best for
Built for laid-back boulevard cruising and weekend rides rather than outright performance.
Built for
A classic American-style V-twin cruiser with a low rumbling exhaust note, torquey low-end feel, and relaxed, upright riding position.
Not ideal for
This bike is not for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, high top speed, or off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 730mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1999 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
1099.0 ccm
Power
50.0 HP (36.8 kW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque
88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m)
Engine type
V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1916 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system
Liquid
Starting
Electric
Valves per cylinder
3
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Shaft
Performance
Top speed
160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1650 mm
Seat height
730 mm
Dry weight
261.0 kg
Fuel capacity
15.00 litres
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes
Single disc

Specs last verified against published sources: .

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 19961997199819992000
Capacity 1099 cc 1099 cc 1099 cc 1099 cc 1099 cc
Dry weight 260 kg 260 kg 261 kg 261 kg 261 kg
Seat height 730 mm 730 mm 730 mm 730 mm 730 mm
Fuel capacity 15 L 15 L 15 L 15 L 15 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE?

The 1999 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE has a Capacity of 1099.0 ccm (67.07 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE have?

The 1999 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE has a Power of 50.0 HP (36.8 kW) @ 4500 RPM.

How many gears does the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE have?

The 1999 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

What is the torque of the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE?

The 1999 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE has a Torque of 88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs).

How much does the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE weigh?

The 1999 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE has a Dry weight of 261.0 kg (575.4 pounds).

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