HONDA VT1100C3 Shadow Aero (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda VT1100 was a cruiser-style motorcycle part of the Shadow line in Honda's range that had its debut in 1985 and continued production until 2007 without any significant changes. All models were powered by a 1099cc V-twin engine with minimal mechanical changes during its production time.

The bike was introduced in 1985 as a larger model from the 750 and 800cc models and was recognizable by the dual horn system below the headlight, square turn signals, dual front disc brakes, and one exhaust pipe on each side.

In 2000, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Honda VT1100C3 Shadow Aero, a cruise-style motorcycle part of the Shadow line of machines that offered a cruiser design with retro chrome accents, a comfortable two-up seat, and a windscreen for added protection.

For suspension, the bike featured a 41 mm telescopic fork with 160 mm of wheel travel on the front and preload-adjustable dual shock absorbers with 100 mm of wheel travel on the rear for optimum suspension performance and handling.

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

As for the power figures, the 2000 Honda VT1100C3 Shadow Aero had its soul brought to life by a 1099cc 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.