Honda Shadow Sabre vs Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Shadow Sabrestacks up against the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Shadow SabreHonda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit
Model year20072002
Price$8,699
Engine1099 cc1099 cc
Weight262 kg251 kg
Seat height27 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L5.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires120/90-18 / 170/80-15 110/90-19 / 170/80-15

Honda Shadow Sabre vs Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Shadow Sabre and the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Shadow Sabre brings its published horsepower in a 262 kg package, while the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit counters with its own power figure at 251 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: