Honda Shadow Sabre vs Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Shadow Sabrestacks up against the Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Shadow SabreHonda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero
Model year20072002
Price$8,699
Engine1099 cc1099 cc
Weight262 kg279 kg
Seat height27 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L5.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/90-18 / 170/80-15 140/80-17 / 170/80-15

Honda Shadow Sabre vs Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Shadow Sabre and the Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero 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 C3 Shadow Aero counters with its own power figure at 279 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: