Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow vs Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadowstacks up against the Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT 1100 C2 ShadowHonda VT 1100 C3 Shadow
Model year20032000
Price
Engine1099 cc1099 cc
Horsepower61 hp58 hp
Torque93 Nm96 Nm
Weight261 kg279 kg
Seat height29 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/90-18 / 170/80-15

Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow vs Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow and the Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow brings 61 hp in a 261 kg package, while the Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow counters with 58 hp 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: