1997 Honda Shadow Motorcycles

1997 Honda Shadow Motorcycles 1997 Honda Shadow Motorcycles

When you've got a bike as sharp as the Shadow American Classic Edition, it's only natural that you'd want to share it with the rest of America. And now you can, with the new Shadow American Classic Edition Tourer. Its 1099cc V-twin uses our exclusive dual-pin crankshaft design for long-haul smoothness. And it not only sounds good, but it's got the power and torque to back that sound up.

Meanwhile, while you're out touring, who's taking care of the boulevards back home? The Shadow American Classic Edition. A blacked-out engine treatment with polished cylinder-fin highlights combines with wide, whitewalled tires on selected models to really turn heads. Its single-pin V-twin provides a clasic, unhurried power delivery. And don't even bother to downshift; just crack the throttle, because this engine is tuned to produce its peak horsepower at a low-revving 4500 rpm.

Ever notice how some bikes just naturally draw a crowd? Maybe that's good, maybe that's bad, but it's definitely the new Shadow Spirit 1100. Take a good look at the new, A.C.E.-style gas tank. And that upswept rear fender. And what about the powerful, rubber-mounted 1099cc V-twin with Honda's dual-pin crankshaft? Or the deep, rich sound of the new tuned exhaust?

A lot of guys build customs that only lean in one direction: back. But the Shadow VLX and VLX Deluxe are designed to turn. A shorter wheelbase and less weight translate to great handling, while the VLX's unique rear suspension gives you the look of a rigid frame. And if you want to make an even bigger statement, the VLX Deluxe features more chrome, a deluxe upholstered saddle, and your choice of two-tone paint.

The Shadow VLX/VLX Deluxe is one of the best-kept secrets in the custom world. With a 52-degree V-twin engine using three-valve heads and liquid cooling, it's a pocket rocket compared to some larger custom bikes.

Specifications A.C.E. Tourer
VT1100T A.C.E.
VT1100C2 Spirit 1100
VT1100C VLX Deluxe
VT600CD VLX
VT600C
engine 1099cc SOHC liquid-cooled 45-deg V-twin 1099cc SOHC liquid-cooled 45-deg V-twin 1099cc SOHC liquid-cooled 45-deg V-twin 583cc SOHC liquid-cooled 52-deg V-twin 583cc SOHC liquid-cooled 52-deg V-twin

transmission 5 speed 5 speed 5 speed wide-ratio 4 speed wide-ratio 4 speed

driveline maintenance-free shaft maintenance-free shaft maintenance-free shaft o-ring sealed chain o-ring sealed chain

seat height 28.7 inches 28.7 inches 28.7 inches 27.2 inches 27.2 inches

wheelbase 65.2 inches 65.0 inches 65.0 inches 63.2 inches 63.2 inches

fuel capacity 4.2 gallons 4.2 gallons 4.2 gallons 2.9 gallons 2.9 gallons

dry weight 630.5 pounds 573.2 pounds 553.4 pounds 445.3 pounds 438.7 pounds

colors black; pearl dark red/black; black/pearl ivory; pearl jade green/pearl ivory pearl dark red/pearl ivory; black/pearl yellow; red/pearl ivory; black/pearl ivory; metallic gray/pearl white; black black/pearl ivory; pearl yellow/black; metallic gray/pearl white; red/pearl white; black red/pearl cream; black/pearl yellow black

optional hondaline accessories see your dealer for detailed list windshield, engine guards, rear carrier, backrest, chrome radiator, trim, rear fender protector see your dealer for detailed list cruiser shield, engine guards, cycle cover, backrest, backrest trim, nylon saddlebags, tank bag cruiser shield, engine guards, cycle cover, backrest, backrest trim, nylon saddlebags, tank bag

Specifications A.C.E. Tourer
VT1100T A.C.E.
VT1100C2 Spirit 1100
VT1100C VLX Deluxe
VT600CD VLX
VT600C

Specifications	A.C.E. Tourer VT1100T	A.C.E. VT1100C2	Spirit 1100 VT1100C	VLX Deluxe VT600CD	VLX VT600C
engine	1099cc SOHC liquid-cooled 45-deg V-twin	1099cc SOHC liquid-cooled 45-deg V-twin	1099cc SOHC liquid-cooled 45-deg V-twin	583cc SOHC liquid-cooled 52-deg V-twin	583cc SOHC liquid-cooled 52-deg V-twin
transmission	5 speed	5 speed	5 speed	wide-ratio 4 speed	wide-ratio 4 speed
driveline	maintenance-free shaft	maintenance-free shaft	maintenance-free shaft	o-ring sealed chain	o-ring sealed chain
seat height	28.7 inches	28.7 inches	28.7 inches	27.2 inches	27.2 inches
wheelbase	65.2 inches	65.0 inches	65.0 inches	63.2 inches	63.2 inches
fuel capacity	4.2 gallons	4.2 gallons	4.2 gallons	2.9 gallons	2.9 gallons
dry weight	630.5 pounds	573.2 pounds	553.4 pounds	445.3 pounds	438.7 pounds
colors	black; pearl dark red/black; black/pearl ivory; pearl jade green/pearl ivory	pearl dark red/pearl ivory; black/pearl yellow; red/pearl ivory; black/pearl ivory; metallic gray/pearl white; black	black/pearl ivory; pearl yellow/black; metallic gray/pearl white; red/pearl white; black	red/pearl cream; black/pearl yellow	black
optional hondaline accessories	see your dealer for detailed list	windshield, engine guards, rear carrier, backrest, chrome radiator, trim, rear fender protector	see your dealer for detailed list	cruiser shield, engine guards, cycle cover, backrest, backrest trim, nylon saddlebags, tank bag	cruiser shield, engine guards, cycle cover, backrest, backrest trim, nylon saddlebags, tank bag
Specifications	A.C.E. Tourer VT1100T	A.C.E. VT1100C2	Spirit 1100 VT1100C	VLX Deluxe VT600CD	VLX VT600C

	Meanwhile, while you're out touring, who's taking care of the boulevards back home? The Shadow American Classic Edition. A blacked-out engine treatment with polished cylinder-fin highlights combines with wide, whitewalled tires on selected models to really turn heads. Its single-pin V-twin provides a clasic, unhurried power delivery. And don't even bother to downshift; just crack the throttle, because this engine is tuned to produce its peak horsepower at a low-revving 4500 rpm.
Ever notice how some bikes just naturally draw a crowd? Maybe that's good, maybe that's bad, but it's definitely the new Shadow Spirit 1100. Take a good look at the new, A.C.E.-style gas tank. And that upswept rear fender. And what about the powerful, rubber-mounted 1099cc V-twin with Honda's dual-pin crankshaft? Or the deep, rich sound of the new tuned exhaust?
	A lot of guys build customs that only lean in one direction: back. But the Shadow VLX and VLX Deluxe are designed to turn. A shorter wheelbase and less weight translate to great handling, while the VLX's unique rear suspension gives you the look of a rigid frame. And if you want to make an even bigger statement, the VLX Deluxe features more chrome, a deluxe upholstered saddle, and your choice of two-tone paint.
The Shadow VLX/VLX Deluxe is one of the best-kept secrets in the custom world. With a 52-degree V-twin engine using three-valve heads and liquid cooling, it's a pocket rocket compared to some larger custom bikes.