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Honda VT 400 Shadow Slasher - [2006]
This edition of the Honda VT 400 Shadow Slasher is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Honda VT 400 has a 399cc 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 2006 VT 400 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 400's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim | 1982cc.1994 Suzuki VS 400 Intruder | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda VT 400 Shadow Slasher in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 Honda VT 400 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 399cc 6 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 33 bhp (24 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 25.8 lb-ft (35.0 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VT 400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1982 Yamaha XS 250 DOHC Special has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Honda VT 400 Shadow Slasher.
The 2006 Honda VT 400 Shadow Slasher has a Power to weight ratio of 134.6 bhp per ton and 105.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 VT 400 competing with the 1982 Yamaha XS 250 DOHC Special [158.7 bhp\ton] and the 1989 Yamaha XV 250 Virago [158.6 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 400 generating around 105.3 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 1982 Honda CB 550 SC Nighthawk [130.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2009 Suzuki GSR 400 ABS [129.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 27.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 28.1 secs, this makes the Honda VT 400 Shadow Slasher similar in acceleration to the 2005 Honda VT 400 Shadow Sabre (27.5 secs) and the 2004 Honda VT 400 Shadow Aero (27.5 secs). This Honda VT 400 Shadow Slasher 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 2006 Honda VT 400 Shadow Slasher and the 2009 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Midnight
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Honda VT 400 Shadow Slasher on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2009 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Midnight (0 secs) and the 2018 Honda GTR 150 Winner RS 150R (0 secs).
The 2006 version of the Honda VT 400 Shadow Slasher has a maximum speed of 95mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 VT 400 equals the 2020 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Bolt R Spec
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Honda VT 400 Shadow Slasher then how about a 2020 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Bolt R Spec (106 mph) and the 2018 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Bolt (106 mph).
Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace
Engine Capacity: 1099 cc
Top Speed: 107 mph
Quarter Mile: 15.2 secs @ 94 mph
