Honda VT 1100C Shadow Spirit (2002-04) vs Kawasaki GPz 900 Ninja / ZX900R Ninja (1991-96)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VT 1100C Shadow Spirit | GPz 900 Ninja / ZX900R Ninja |
| Years: | 2002-04 | 1991-96 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1099 cc / 67.1 cub in. | 908 cc / 55.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 87.5 x 91.4 mm | 72.5 x 55 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 36 mm Keihin carbs. | 4x 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburettors |
| Ignition: | Solid-state digital - two spark plugs per cylinder | Battery ignition, full electronic! |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 67 hp / 49 kW @ 5500 rpm | 108 hp / 80.5 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 91 Nm / 9.27 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft. @ 2700 rpm | 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks, 150mm wheel travel | 41mm Telescopic forks, air assisted four way anti dive. |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable, 100mm wheel travel | Uni-Trak air assisted, single shock, 4-way adjustable damping. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 316mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90-19 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/80-15 | 150/70-18 |
| Seat Height: | 730mm / 28.7 in. | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 250 kg / 553 lbs | 228 kg / 502 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |