Honda Shadow Sabre vs Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Shadow Sabrestacks up against the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Shadow SabreHonda VT 1100 C2 Shadow
Model year20072003
Price$8,699
Engine1099 cc1099 cc
Horsepower61 hp
Torque93 Nm
Weight262 kg261 kg
Seat height27 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/90-18 / 170/80-15 120/90-18 / 170/80-15

Honda Shadow Sabre vs Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Shadow Sabre and the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow 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 C2 Shadow counters with 61 hp at 261 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: