Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre vs Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition (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 Shadow Phoenix Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT 1100 C2 Shadow SabreHonda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition
Model year20021993
Price
Engine1099 cc1099 cc
Horsepower62 hp95 hp
Torque93 Nm122 Nm
Weight261 kg
Seat height29 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/90-18 65H / 170/80-15M/C 77H

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

Picking between the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre and the Honda VT 1100 Shadow Phoenix Edition 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 Shadow Phoenix Edition counters with 95 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: