HONDA VT1100C2 Shadow Sabre (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2002, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released into the cruiser world the Honda VT1100C2 Shadow Sabre, a cruiser-type motorcycle part that offered classic cruiser styling topped by excellent power delivery.

The VT1100C2 Sabre was part of the larger models in the Shadow family and was first introduced in 2000, replacing the Shadow ACE model. The Sabre was discontinued in 2007, while its name was again used by the 2010 Honda VT1300C custom line of motorcycles.

In addition, the 2002 Shadow Sabre came fitted with standard features, such as a two-piece dual seat with a passenger backrest, a chromed exhaust system, a chromed-finished engine, a round headlight with a chromed housing, bullet-style turn signals, and cast aluminum wheels.

The bike delivered class-leading, low-end, and mid-range power with excellent acceleration, topped by street-rod styling with chromed fork-leg covers, deeply valanced fenders, and machined cast aluminum wheels with a satin finish.

In the performance department, the 2002 Honda VT1100C2 Shadow Sabre had its power from a 1,099cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 67 hp at 5,500 rpm and 91 Nm (67 lb-ft) of torque at 2,700 rpm.

In the braking department, the bike packed a single 315 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a single 276 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel that offered optimum braking performance.