Honda VT1100C3

The Honda VT1100C3 is a cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda from 1998 to 2002 better known as the Honda Shadow Aero. It originally featured a single pin crank which due to Harley-Davidsons threats over the Potato Patent caused Honda to eventually revert the bike to the technically superior dual pin crank.

Honda VT1100C3
Manufacturer	[[Honda]]
Also called	Aero
Production	98-02
Class	[[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
Engine	1100cc
Top Speed	107 mph
Spark Plug	NGK DPR7EA-9 '98-02
Battery	YUASA HYB16A-AB '98-02
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Tire	140/80-17 '98-02
Rear Tire	170/80-15 '98-02
Weight
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals	Service Manual

The Aero is Honda's retro VT1100. From its stretched overall length of 2502 millimeters to its ultra-low seat, the Aero emphasizes the best of classic styling. The valenced fenders, floorboards and fishtail exhaust all give the Aero it's classic profile while the ultra-wide 140/80-17 front and 170/80-15 rear tires offers a wide footprint. The custom saddle offers a high level of comfort while the detachable passenger portion allows an even more radical look when cruising solo.

1998

1998 Honda Shadow 1100 Aero

• Available color schemes: Black; Somerset Orange with Pearl Antique White; Pearl Sonoma Green with Pearl Antique White; Black with Pearl Twilight Silver; or Black with Pearl Sedona Red
• This was the first Honda to have floorboards as standard equipment.
• The engine was rubber mounted.
• The speedometer was within the headlight case.
• The serial number began 1HFSC390*WA000001.

2001

2001 Honda Shadow 1100 Aero in silver/white

• Engine Type: Liquid cooled, 45° V-twin, dual offset pin crank
• Displacement: 1099cc
• Bore and Stoke: 87.5mm x 91.4mm
• Compression Ratio: 8:1
• Valve Train: SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder, self-adjusting hydraulic
• Carburetion: Twin 36mm, diaphragm-type CV
• Transmission: Wide-Ratio, 5-speed
• Final Drive: Shaft
• Front Suspension: 41mm fork, 150mm travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment, 95mm travel
• Front Tire: 140/80H-17
• Rear Tire: 170/80H-15
• Front Brakes: Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper
• Rear Brakes: Single 276mm disc with single piston caliper
• Seat Height: 725mm (28.5")
• Wheelbase: 1680mm (66.1")
• Dry Weight: 279 kg (615 lb)
• Fuel Capacity: 15.8 liters
• Color: Silver/White, Black/Red, Black