HONDA Motorcycle
Sabre VF1100 V65
Shadow Sabre
VF1100S & VT1100C2

1984 VF1100S'84 V65 Sabre

• It came in one of two color schemes: Black with Pleiades Silver Metallic and Red or Black with Maroon and Silver
• The Black and Silver bike had a red stripe; but the Black and Maroon had a silver stripe
• The speedometer numbers were in increments of 10 ending in "0" (e.g., 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, etc.).
  
• Engine: Liquid-cooled 1098cc 90° V-4 DOHC
  
• Power: 121 hp
  
• Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth
  
• Clutch: Hydraulic one-way limited-slip clutch
  
• Drive: Shaft
  
• Suspension: Pro-Link^TM rear suspension
  
• Wheelbase: 1590mm (62.6 in.)
  
• Dry weight: 245 kg (540 lb)
  
• Seat height: 820mm (32.3 in.)
  
• The serial number began 1HFSC170*EA000001.

1985 VF1100S'85 V65 Sabre

• Colors:
  • Black with Monte Rosa Silver Metallic
  • Red with Monte Rosa Silver Metallic
  • Black with Monte Rosa Silver Metallic
  • Blue
• The blue or red colors were only in the stripes
• The speedometer numbers were in increments of 10 ending in "5" (e.g., 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, etc.)
• The control levers had screw-type adjusters
• The engine was a 1098cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive
• The serial number began 1HFSC170*FA100001.

2000 Shadow Sabre 1100 VT1100C2

• Model: 2000 Shadow Sabre VT100C2
• Engine Type: 1099cc liquid-cooled 45° V-twin
• Bore and Stroke: 87.5mm x 91.4mm
• Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; 3 valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Two 36mm CV
• Ignition: Solid-state digital, two spark plugs per cylinder
• Transmission: 5-speed
• Final Drive: Shaft
• Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 4.7 inches travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-position spring preload adjustability; 3.9 inches travel
• Front Brake: Single 316mm disc, twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Single 276mm disc, single-piston caliper
• Front Tire: 120/90-18
• Rear Tire: 170/80-15
• Wheelbase: 64.6 inches
• Rake: 32.4°
• Trail: 161mm (6.3 inches)
• Seat Height: 27.2 inches
• Dry Weight: 573.2 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 4.2 US gallons, 0.6-gallon reserve

2001 VT1100C2'01 SHADOW SABRE 1100

• 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
• Carburetion: Twin 36mm, diaphragm-type CV
• Transmission: Wide-Ratio, 5-speed
• Final Drive: Shaft
• Front Suspension: 41mm fork, 120mm travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment, 100mm travel
• Front Tire: 120/90H-18
• Rear Tire: 170/80H-15
• Front Brakes: Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper
• Rear Brakes: Single 276mm disc
• Seat Height: 690mm (27.2")
• Wheelbase: 1640mm (64.6")
• Dry Weight: 260 kg (573 lb)
• Fuel Capacity: 16.5 liters
• Color: Blue/Blue, Black/Grey, or Black

2003 VT1100C2

• Colors:
  • Candy Orange Flame
  • Candy Red Flame
  • Black
• Engine: 1099cc liquid-cooled 45° V-twin
• Compression ratio: 8.0:1
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Driveline: Shaft
• Front tire 120/90-18
• Rear tire: 170/80-15
• Seat height: 690mm (27.2 in.)
• Wheelbase: 1641mm (64.6 in.)
• Dry weight: 260 kg (573 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 15.8 liters

2004 Shadow Sabre 1100

• Engine Type: 1099cc liquid-cooled 45-degree V-twin
• Bore and Stroke: 87.5mm x 91.4mm
• Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Two 36mm CV
• Ignition: Solid-state digital, two spark plugs per cylinder
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: Shaft
• Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 4.7-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Single 276mm disc with single-piston caliper
• Front Tire: 120/90-18
• Rear Tire: 170/80-15
• Rake: 32.7 degrees
• Trail: 161.0mm (6.3 inches)
• Wheelbase: 64.6 inches
• Seat Height: 27.2 inches
• Dry Weight: 573.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Colors:
  • Candy Red
  • Black Flame
  • Pearl Purple Flame
• Model ID: VT1100C2
• Warranty: 1 year

2005 Shadow Sabre 1100

• Engine Type: 1099cc liquid-cooled 45-degree V-twin
• Bore and Stroke: 87.5mm x 91.4mm
• Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Two 36mm CV
• Ignition: Digital, two spark plugs per cylinder
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: Shaft
• Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 4.7-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Single 276mm disc with single-piston caliper
• Front Tire: 120/90-18
• Rear Tire: 170/80-15
• Rake: 32.7 degrees
• Trail: 161.0mm (6.3 inches)
• Wheelbase: 64.6 inches
• Seat Height: 27.2 inches
• Dry Weight: 573.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Colors:
  • Black
  • Black/Flame
• Model ID: VT1100C2
• Warranty: 1 year

2006 VT1100C2 Shadow Sabre

• Overview: Its cast-aluminum wheels deliver 1100ccs of chrome-polished V-twin power to the asphalt. The classic Shadow Sabre is definitive proof that beauty isn't just skin deep.
• Engine Type: 1099cc liquid-cooled 45-degree V-twin
• Bore and Stroke: 87.5mm x 91.4mm
• Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Two 36mm CV
• Ignition: Digital, two spark plugs per cylinder
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: Shaft
• Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 4.7-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Single 276mm disc with single-piston caliper
• Front Tire: 120/90-18
• Rear Tire: 170/80-15
• Rake: 32.7 degrees
• Trail: 161.0mm (6.3 inches)
• Wheelbase: 64.6 inches
• Seat Height: 27.2 inches
• Dry Weight: 577.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Colors:
  • Black
  • Titanium/Flame
• Model ID: VT1100C2

2007 VT1100C2 Shadow Sabre

• Overview: The Shadow Sabre is the perfect bike to get you to places you've only dreamed of cruising. From its 1099cc, 45-degree V-twin pumps serious power and the kind of torque everyone wants in a big cruiser. And when it comes to styling details, with its combination of brilliant chrome and scintillating paint schemes, the Sabre is flat-out stunning.
• Engine Type: 1099cc liquid-cooled 45-degree V-twin
• Bore and Stroke: 87.5mm x 91.4mm
• Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Two 36mm CV
• Ignition: Digital, two spark plugs per cylinder
• Transmission: Five-speed
• Final Drive: Shaft
• Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 4.7-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Single 276mm disc with single-piston caliper
• Front Tire: 120/90-18
• Rear Tire: 170/80-15
• Rake: 32.7 degrees
• Trail: 161.0mm (6.3 inches)
• Wheelbase: 64.6 inches
• Seat Height: 27.2 inches
• Dry Weight: 577.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Colors:
  • Candy Black Cherry
  • Black/Flame
• Model ID: VT1100C2

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