The VT1100 was first introduced in 1985 and continued production until 2007, with minimal changes over its production years. The bike was powered by a 1,099cc V-twin engine that delivered decent performance and a Harley-Davidson-like rumble noise.
In 2001, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda VT1100C Shadow Spirit, a cruiser motorcycle that came equipped with standard features, such as a chromed dual exhaust system, a round headlight with a chromed housing, bullet-style turn signals, a chromed engine, a two-piece dual seat with a passenger backrest, and cast aluminum wheels.
The Honda VT1100C Shadow Spirit was a cruiser-style motorcycle part of the Shadow line in Honda's range of motorcycles, manufactured from 1997 to 2007. The bike was comfortable and reliable, offering a smooth ride with decent power for its class.
For suspension, the bike featured a 41 mm telescopic fork with 150 mm of wheel travel on the front and spring preload-adjustable dual shock absorbers with 100 mm of wheel travel on the rear for optimum suspension performance and handling.
In the braking department, the bike packed a single 316 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a single drum braking unit on the rear wheel for optimum stopping power.
As for the power figures, the 2001 Honda VT1100C Shadow Spirit had its soul brought to life by a 1,099cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 67 hp at 5,500 rpm and 91 Nm (67 lb-ft) of torque at 2,700 rpm.