Honda VT 1100C2 Shadow Ace (1992-94) vs Honda FT 500 Ascot (1982-83) vs Yamaha DT 400 (1974-75)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Yamaha |
| Model: | VT 1100C2 Shadow Ace | FT 500 Ascot | DT 400 |
| Years: | 1992-94 | 1982-83 | 1974-75 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve |
| Capacity: | 1099 cc / 67.1 cub in. | 497 cc / 30.. cu-in | 397 cc / 24.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 87.5 x 91.4 mm | 89 x 80 mm | 85 х 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 36 mm Keihin carbs. | 35mm Keihin | Single 28mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition: | CDI | Battery powered inductive | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 39 kW / 53 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 34 hp / 24.8 kW @ 6200 rpm | 23 hp / 17.1 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 91 Nm / 9.27 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft. @ 2700 rpm | 40 Nm / 29.5 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm | 3.8 kg-m / 27.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks, Showa150mm wheel travel | 37mm Air assisted forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable, Showa | Dual gas shocks, spring preload adjustable | Swinging arm fork |
| Front Brakes: | Single 316 mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 296mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 276 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90-19, Dunlop F24 | 3.50-19 | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/80-15, Dunlop K555 | 4.25-18 | 4.00-18 |
| Wet Weight: | 267 kg / 589 lbs | 175 kg / 385.8 lbs | 141 kg / 310.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.2 L / 3.5 US gal | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.7 sec / 151 km/h / 94 mph | 15.0 sec / 81.5 mph | 16.5 sec / 74.5 mph |
| Top Speed: | 172 km/h / 107 mph | 93 mph | 87 mph |