Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre vs Honda VT 1100 C (2002)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT 1100 C2 Shadow SabreHonda VT 1100 C
Model year20021990
Price
Engine1099 cc1099 cc
Horsepower62 hp67 hp
Torque93 Nm
Weight261 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires120/90-18 65H / 170/80-15M/C 77H 110/90-19 / 170/80-15

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

Picking between the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre and the Honda VT 1100 C usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre brings 62 hp in a 261 kg package, while the Honda VT 1100 C counters with 67 hp.

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: