Honda VT 1100 C2 SHADOW ACE (1995–2000) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Honda

Model: VT 1100 C2 SHADOW ACE

Category: Cruiser

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 1995 → 2000

Engine

Displacement (cc): 1099

Cylinders: 2

Power (hp): 50

Power (kW): 37

Torque (Nm): 99

Dimensions

Overall length: 2400 mm

Overall width: 940 mm

Overall height: 1140 mm

Wheelbase: 1645 mm

Ground clearance: 140 mm

Weight (kg): 279

Seat height (mm): 730

Tank (L): 15

Tires

Front tire: 110/90-19

Rear tire: 170/80-15

Front pressure (bar): 2.25

Rear pressure (bar): 2.25

Drivetrain

Final drive: Shaft drive

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK DPR7EA-9

Plug gap: 0.9 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE10W-40, API SE-SG

Engine oil (with filter, L): 3.5

Engine oil (without filter, L): 3.3

Oil filter: Hiflofiltro HF204

Air filter: Hiflofiltro HFA1112

Coolant (L): 2.4

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated range: ~272 km on a full tank (15.0 L)

Service

Battery: YTX14-BS

Service interval (km): 10000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 24000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Engine oil: oil grade SAE10W-40, API SE-SG, 3.5 L with filter change, 3.3 L without filter change. Spark plug: NGK DPR7EA-9 (gap 0.9 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Coolant capacity: 2.4 L. Drive: shaft drive. Tire pressure: front 2.25 bar, rear 2.25 bar (cold). Tire size: front 110/90-19, rear 170/80-15. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE10W-40, API SE-SG, 3.5 L (with filter), 3.3 L (without filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 10W-40)
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HF204

Premium Hiflofiltro HF204
Premium K&N KN-204

Air filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HFA1112

Standard Hiflofiltro HFA1112

Spark plug

Spec: NGK DPR7EA-9, gap 0.9 mm

OEM NGK DPR7EA-9
Premium NGK DPR7EIX-9
Standard NGK DPR7EA-9

Front brake pads

Spec: OEM front pad (EBC equivalent: FA388HH)

Premium EBC FA388HH
Standard EBC FA388 (organic)

Rear brake pads

Spec: OEM rear pad (EBC equivalent: FA174HH)

Premium EBC FA174HH
Standard EBC FA174 (organic)

Front tire

Spec: 110/90-19, 2.25 bar

OEM OEM 110/90-19

Rear tire

Spec: 170/80-15, 2.25 bar

OEM OEM 170/80-15

Battery

Spec: OEM battery: Yuasa YTX14-BS

Premium Yuasa YTZ14S or YTX14-BS (typical 1000-1300cc)

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Spec: 2.40 L coolant capacity

Service interval

Spec: 10 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 24 000 km

OEM Hydraulic lifters — no manual adjustment needed

Suspension

Spec: 41 mm telescopic fork / 482 ml SAE 10W

OEM Fork: 41 mm telescopic fork
OEM Fork oil grade: 482 ml SAE 10W

Drive chain