Comparison of Harley-Davidson EL 1949 and Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow 1999 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow 1999 × |  Harley-Davidson EL 1949 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 1949 |
| Make | Honda | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow | Harley-Davidson EL |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor |
| Engine details | - | Knucklehead V-twin engine. Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,099 | 999.7 |
| Power (kw) | 36.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | - | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 83.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 3-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Clutch | - | Mulitplate, dry |
| Lubrication system | - | Ciculation pressure system |
| Compression | - | 7.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Spring forks |
| Rear suspension | - | Hardtail |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | - | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | Steel double loop |
| Front tyre | - | 5.00-16 |
| Rear tyre | - | 5.00-16 |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked. Firestome or Goodyear tyres. |
| Other | ||
| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,650 | 1,511 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 261 | 250 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1398 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 160 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 14.19 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 3.8 |
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