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Honda Shadow Spirit (VT1100C) reviews
4.9 (54 reviews)
Reliability
4.9
Overall quality
4.9
Performance
4.7
Comfort
4.8
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csmit391
Grove City, Ohio
Reviewed on May 15, 2012
Motorcycle reviewed
2007 Honda Shadow Spirit (VT1100C)

4.0
I went from a Yamaha Sport Tourer to my 2006 Honda Shadow. It is an overall great bike. I did an immediately change from the stock grips to ISO grips. There is not much vibration from the bike but the ISO grips did improve the ride. I also got rid of the buck horn handlebars and installed drag bars. Thi...
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I went from a Yamaha Sport Tourer to my 2006 Honda Shadow. It is an overall great bike. I did an immediately change from the stock grips to ISO grips. There is not much vibration from the bike but the ISO grips did improve the ride. I also got rid of the buck horn handlebars and installed drag bars. This for me also improved the ride. I always rode a Sports Tourer and could not figure out why my shadow did not truly feel comfortable to me. I finally realized it was my sitting position. This is what prompted me to go with the drag handlebars. I am glad I did. The quality of riding my Shadow has improved tremendously.
Reliability
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
4.0
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Steve Benefit
Cleveland, Ohio
Reviewed on March 27, 2012
Motorcycle reviewed
2004 Honda Shadow Spirit (VT1100C)

5.0
I bought the bike used in August with 14,500 miles and have had a hard time staying off of it! The ride is comfy, quiet and smooth. Thanks to a fairly dry fall and a very warm winter this year, I have put over 4,000 miles on this bike since I bought it in August! From 19F degrees to 90F degrees it has star...
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I bought the bike used in August with 14,500 miles and have had a hard time staying off of it! The ride is comfy, quiet and smooth. Thanks to a fairly dry fall and a very warm winter this year, I have put over 4,000 miles on this bike since I bought it in August! From 19F degrees to 90F degrees it has started every time. So far, its been more reliable than the the USPS.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Ray Burns
Bowie, Texas
Reviewed on January 6, 2012
Motorcycle reviewed
2007 Honda Shadow Spirit (VT1100C)

5.0
I bought my 2007 1100 Shadow Spirit in March, 2010. It was one of two bikes the dealer had left. I now have 3,200 miles on it and love it. The longest trip so far has been about 300 miles. I wish Honda would come back with this series but with fuel injection. Would buy it at the drop of a hat. So fa...
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I bought my 2007 1100 Shadow Spirit in March, 2010. It was one of two bikes the dealer had left. I now have 3,200 miles on it and love it. The longest trip so far has been about 300 miles. I wish Honda would come back with this series but with fuel injection. Would buy it at the drop of a hat. So far I think this is the best bike around and the best looking bike around.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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lendirk
Calgary, Alberta
Reviewed on December 29, 2011
Motorcycle reviewed
2007 Honda Shadow Spirit (VT1100C)

5.0
I bought this 2007 Silver 1100 Shadow Spirit in the spring of 2011. It had 30 miles on it. I didn't really start riding it until August, and have put 3,000 miles on it since then. When I bought it, it was equipped with a Memphis Shades windshield and MC Enterprises floorboards. The gearshift controls that...
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I bought this 2007 Silver 1100 Shadow Spirit in the spring of 2011. It had 30 miles on it. I didn't really start riding it until August, and have put 3,000 miles on it since then. When I bought it, it was equipped with a Memphis Shades windshield and MC Enterprises floorboards. The gearshift controls that go with the floorboards are poorly fitted and they wobble. I've had to make adjustments so that the bike will shift into all five gears. I drove this bike down through Montana and it performed flawlessly. I did have a minor problem with the rad cap and thermostat. My local dealer fixed it up and did some diagnostics to ensure no major problems. No other issues.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
4.0
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David Chadduck
jamestown, North Dakota
Reviewed on August 2, 2011
Motorcycle reviewed
2004 Honda Shadow Spirit (VT1100C)

5.0
Although I love my bike. I have some complaints about the gear rationing. Around town 1st gear is too low and 2nd gear is too high. But on the highway, it's better than the last Harley I owned. That was 30 years ago though. Still I love the dependability of my Honda....
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Although I love my bike. I have some complaints about the gear rationing. Around town 1st gear is too low and 2nd gear is too high. But on the highway, it's better than the last Harley I owned. That was 30 years ago though. Still I love the dependability of my Honda.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
1.0
Comfort
5.0
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Richard
Mobile , Alabama
Reviewed on April 6, 2011
Motorcycle reviewed
2007 Honda Shadow Spirit (VT1100C)

5.0
My last posting on this bike was 11/23/2006. I've had open heart surgery and some health issues so I don't ride as much. I just replaced the tires with Dunlop K555 (J). They are smooth at 35 mph. or 70 mph. The Spirit 1100 is a great bike with a great engine. I've seen a couple of these with over 100,00...
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My last posting on this bike was 11/23/2006. I've had open heart surgery and some health issues so I don't ride as much. I just replaced the tires with Dunlop K555 (J). They are smooth at 35 mph. or 70 mph. The Spirit 1100 is a great bike with a great engine. I've seen a couple of these with over 100,000 miles on them. I wish Honda still made this model. Always ride safe.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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W Andrew Long
Flower Mound, Texas
Reviewed on May 13, 2010
Motorcycle reviewed
2007 Honda Shadow Spirit (VT1100C)

5.0
Stock Number #10622 A versatile ride to say the least. The Shadow is at home with one or two passengers. Well mannered on the curves, as well as distance touring. The 1100 lends itself well to both cruiser and touring riding. This one is equipped with the backrest and windshield. I noticed the grips wer...
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Stock Number #10622 A versatile ride to say the least. The Shadow is at home with one or two passengers. Well mannered on the curves, as well as distance touring. The 1100 lends itself well to both cruiser and touring riding. This one is equipped with the backrest and windshield. I noticed the grips were vibration reduction after market, they follow the Honda line designs.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Adam S.
Lecanto, Florida
Reviewed on April 17, 2010
Motorcycle reviewed
2007 Honda Shadow Spirit (VT1100C)

5.0
Had 2 of these bikes. Different years. My first bike was a '99. Loved it and it's still being ridden to this day. Now I have an '04 and still love it just as much as before. You can't beat the reliability and dirt cheap maintenance costs on this one. A great bike for anyone! Highly recommended. They never sho...
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Had 2 of these bikes. Different years. My first bike was a '99. Loved it and it's still being ridden to this day. Now I have an '04 and still love it just as much as before. You can't beat the reliability and dirt cheap maintenance costs on this one. A great bike for anyone! Highly recommended. They never should have stopped making this bike for that garbage 1300. This is an unkillable motor.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Sonny
East Pgh, Pennsylvania
Reviewed on July 15, 2009
Motorcycle reviewed
2007 Honda Shadow Spirit (VT1100C)

5.0
I have had 3 of these bikes (different years of course) and every one was a winner. Starts everytime, rides smooth, over all nice bike. They never should have quit making them!! WAS LAST OF OLD STYLE BIKES. ONLY COMPLAINT, SEAT HEIGHT TOO HIGH....
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I have had 3 of these bikes (different years of course) and every one was a winner. Starts everytime, rides smooth, over all nice bike. They never should have quit making them!! WAS LAST OF OLD STYLE BIKES. ONLY COMPLAINT, SEAT HEIGHT TOO HIGH.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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WOODY
ST. GEORGE, Utah
Reviewed on July 9, 2009
Motorcycle reviewed
2007 Honda Shadow Spirit (VT1100C)

5.0
I have owned this bike for just over a year and I really enjoy it. The ride is smooth and comfortable and has the power when needed. The only real disadvantage I have found is there are not many accessories that fit this year/model for some reason. I would recommend this bike for anyone that wants a reliable ...
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I have owned this bike for just over a year and I really enjoy it. The ride is smooth and comfortable and has the power when needed. The only real disadvantage I have found is there are not many accessories that fit this year/model for some reason. I would recommend this bike for anyone that wants a reliable and fun bike to ride.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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