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Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace - [1995]
This edition of the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1995. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WT SRAD.This particular Honda VT 1100 has a 1099cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 1995 VT 1100 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VT 1100's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special | 1978cc.
Weighing in at 267 kgs (588 lbs) this makes the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE, give or take 50kg.
The 1995 Honda VT 1100 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 1099cc 6 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 53 bhp (39 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The OHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 67.1 lb-ft (90.9 Nm) @ 2700 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VT 1100 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1982 Suzuki GS 450 GA Automatic has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1995 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace.
The 1995 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace has a Power to weight ratio of 198.5 bhp per ton and 251.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1995 VT 1100 competing with the 1982 Suzuki GS 450 GA Automatic [223.3 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Yamaha RD 250 LC [223.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda VT 1100 generating around 251.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1986 Suzuki GV 1200 GLF Madura [276.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 1985 Suzuki GV 1200 GLF Madura [276.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 18.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 19.0 secs, this makes the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace similar in acceleration to the 2018 Suzuki AN 650 Burgman Executive (18.6 secs) and the 2016 Suzuki AN 650 Burgman Executive (18.6 secs). This Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1995 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace and the 1979 Suzuki GS 550 E
When talking about the performance of the 1995 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.7 secs @ 94 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1979 Suzuki GS 550 E (13.7 secs) and the 1997 Kawasaki KLX 650 Single Cylinder (13.7 secs).
The 1995 version of the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace has a maximum speed of 107mph.
Top Speed of the 1995 VT 1100 equals the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1995 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace then how about a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 DOHC (118 mph) and the 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS (118 mph).
