| Attribute | Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre × | Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2004 |
| Make | Honda | Yamaha |
| Model | Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre | Yamaha XVS 1100 DragStar |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,099 | 1,063 |
| Power (kw) | 45 | 44.4 |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 93 | 85 |
| Bore (mm) | 87.5 | 95 |
| Stroke (mm) | 91.4 | 75 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Compression | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | - | Swingarm Monocross |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 276 | 282 |
| Front tyre | 120/90-18 65H | 110/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15M/C 77H | 170/80-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 124 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | 113 |
| Other | ||
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,640 | 1,640 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 261 | 259 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1724 | 0.1714 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,165 | 1,095 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,495 | 2,405 |
| Overall width (mm) | 920 | 895 |
| Seat height (mm) | 730 | 690 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3.5 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | - |