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2005 Honda Shadow® Sabre

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2005 Honda Shadow® Sabre

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2005 Honda Shadow® Sabre Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $8,599.00
Dealers Honda Dealers
Warranty  12
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Engine:  
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  6
Valves Per Cylinder  3
Valve Configuration  SOHC
Bore (mm/in)  87.5 / 3.45
Stroke (mm/in)  91.4 / 3.6
Displacement (cc/ci)  1099 / 67.1
Compression Ratio  8:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  2
Carburetor Size (mm)  36
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Shaft
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
Front Tire Width  120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Tire Speed Rating  H
Front Wheel Diameter  18
Rear Tire Width  170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Rear Tire Speed Rating  H
Rear Wheel Diameter  15
Front Tire (Full Spec)  120/90 HR18
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  170/80 HR15
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  12.5 / 316
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  10.9 / 276
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)  4.7 / 119.4
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  3.9 / 99.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Wheelbase (in/mm)  64.6 / 1640.84
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  573 / 259.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.2 / 15.9
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)  0.6 / 2.3
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.92
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)  27.2 / 691
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  No
Fork Guards  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Exterior Covers  Standard
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months)  12
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  Japan
NADATrimID  19611
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard

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1100 Fun
By Ralph Boone(Owner), Sep. 18, 2008
Ok I knew I would not be happy with this Bike Dropping from a 1800 VtX to this Bike. But at my age I felt that lighter is better.

This was a Sharp Bike that drew attention.. It ran fairly well. But top end was 125 mph . Should have been happy but got beat by a moded 1400 Harley Low Rider, but not b... Read Full Review

 

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Great Overall Bike
By Eric(Owner), Nov. 4, 2009
This bike is great for someone getting back into biking, or someone who has been biking for years. Good looks, Great dependability, good power and lots of bling out there to add to it. Read Full Review

 

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Not a bad bike
By Dave(Owner), Oct. 7, 2010
I had smaller Honda motorcycles and bigger 2003 Goldwings but this bike is about the perfect compromise for this brand. It is pretty powerful but not as much as other bikes of it size. What this bike has is good looks great mileage of 45 mpg at 65mph and the balence for I drive it in stop and go tra... Read Full Review

 

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Best Bike
By nigel(Owner), Nov. 2, 2011
Bought a used 2005 Sabre that was locally available and attractively priced. It was not what I was initially looking for , but I have been pleasantly surprised: This is without exception the best handling motorcycle I have ever driven. Rock steady in the wind and with passing trucks. very ad... Read Full Review

 

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