Motorcycle.com

Nice Bike

I find the 1100 Spirit to be a good highway bike. It seems light and nimble. The throttle response is good. It gets about 55 mpg on the highway at 70 mph. I determined, in its stock configuration, it will out-perform nearly all stock Harleys. My Harley-owning friends like my Honda. It also vibrates ...less than all of the Harleys I rode when shopping for a large bike. Read Full Review

not bad...

This is my 3rd Shadow and I've had no problems with any of them. It is very dependable, has great styling and plenty of power for highway cruising and around town commutes. I wish the seat height were a little lower and the right side foot peg a little longer but at 6'-1" is still ver comfort...able even on long rides. A sixth gear would be nice for highway speeds but overall, the best bike for the buck I've ever owned! Read Full Review

Honda Shadow

This is my first real large size bike, I'm 6'2" 185 and I find to be a comfortable bike, I took it from CO springs to AZ over the summer and I only wish I had another gear...but it isn't that big deal since I was doing average of 90, and I also wish I had a little more room to stretch my legs o...ut even with forward controls. I get around 45mpg with aftermarket straight pipes that make it sound good for a Honda. Vibration isn't that bad, ALLOT better then some Harley's. I rode a Harley Fatbob the other day and it was little more comfortable, but had allot more vibration especially at idle and even with the 96 engine my bike felt faster. Read Full Review

GREAT BIKE!

I am 48yrs old and have owned all types and brands of motorcycles in my 32yrs of riding. In my latest addition I bought a 2002 1100C Shadow in 2008 and must say I should of bought it sooner! Very beautiful bike, very low maintinance, comfortable ride, and plenty of smooth power to hang with my Harle...y buddies all day long! It might not hold its resale value as a Harley, But look how much a comparable Harley cost in the first place! Engineering and Quality is there and there is plenty of aftermarket parts to personalize your own.For the budget minded in todays economy the Shadow 1100C is a very nice riding platform to get out there and ride! Read Full Review

Great Bike!!

I OWN A 2000 1100 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT! IT IS A GREAT BIKE ME AND MY WOMAN LOVES IT. WE MAKE MANY TRIPS A YEAR ON IT. WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT IT HAD 8900 MILES IT NOW HAS ABOUT 40 THOUSAND ON IT. NEVER HAD TO DO ANYTHING TO THE BIKE BUT BASIC MAIN. ON IT. WELL HAD TO CHANGE THE HEAT SENSOR ON IT SORRY. ...AS FOR COMFORT IT IS GREAT. FOR STRENGHT IT IS GREAT I IS 370 POUNDS AND THE WOMAN IS ABOUT 148 AND IT PULLS UP HILLS GREAT. IF ANYONE IS LOOKING FOR A GREAT RIDE GET U A HONDA. WELL I TRIED TO PUT A PHOTO BUT THIS THING WOULDN'T LET ME SORRY. Read Full Review