Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit vs Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spiritstacks 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 VT 1100 C Shadow SpiritHonda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero
Model year20022002
Price
Engine1099 cc1099 cc
Weight251 kg279 kg
Seat height29 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity5.1 L5.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires110/90-19 / 170/80-15 140/80-17 / 170/80-15

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

Picking between the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit and the Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit brings its published horsepower in a 251 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: