HONDA VT1100 (1993-1997) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1985, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Honda VT1100, a cruiser-style motorcycle part of the Shadow line in Honda's range that continued production until 2007 without any significant changes.

In 1987, the bike featured a brand new look with a lower seat, a longer wheelbase, a 13-liter fuel tank, and an extended 41 mm front fork. It featured the exhaust system on the right side of the bike, and the horns were relocated on the side of the engine.

The bike was powered by the same engine but with less power due to a shorter stroke and larger pistons and was driven by a four-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically actuated clutch. Also, the bike was not manufactured in 1991 because Honda wanted to sell the excess stock of 1990 modes but returned in 1992 with a "Made in the USA" stamp on the seat.

In 1995, Honda introduced the VT1100C2 ACE, which came from the American Classic Edition, as an additional model to the still available VT1100. The bike featured a more retro style than the standard model, with a full rear fender and a Harley-Davidson sound.

The 1995 Honda VT1100 took its muscles from a 1099cc four-stroke V-Twin liquid-cooled engine fed by two Keihin carburetors and delivered an output power of 67 hp at 5,500 rpm and 102 Nm (75 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm.

For handling, the bike was built on a double cradle steel frame that housed a 41 mm telescopic fork with 172 mm of wheel travel on the front and spring preload-adjustable dual shock absorbers with 100 mm of wheel travel on the rear.