Details On The Bike
The 1998 Honda Shadow American Classic Edition that I have is an 1100 cc Cruising bike. It is very comfortable and has a few simple modifications: platforms for both the driver and passenger (very comfy) and a windshield (very usefull to reduce wind-strain).
Enough words. This is what she looks like after a bath:
When I first left, until I got to Seattle, I had overpacked. Here is what I, and the bike, looked like when I got to Cleveland. You can see I'm wearing rain gear: it had been raining all day.
Here are the technical stats for those who care:
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Model: | Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE |
| Year: | 1998 |
| Category: | Custom |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 1099.00 ccm (67.06 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2 |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 50.00 HP (36.5 kW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque: | 88.00 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs) @ 2500 RPM |
| Valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
| Transmission type final drive: |
Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Physical measures | |
| Dry weight: | 261.0 kg (575.4 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 730 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Chassis and dimensions | |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |