Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 (VT1100C) suspension setup and specs

Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 (VT1100C), 2000 to 2007: adjustable rear preload, 729 mm (28.7 in) seat height, 160 mm of front suspension travel, 252 kg (556 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Honda.

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel160 mm (6.3 in)
Rear suspension travel99 mm (3.9 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire110/90-19
Rear tire170/80-15

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1651 mm (65.0 in)
Rake32°
Trail153 mm (6.0 in)
Seat height729 mm (28.7 in)
Weight252 kg (556 lb) dry
Factory model codeVT1100C
Front brakeSingle disc, twin-piston caliper
Rear brakeDrum

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