Indian Sport Chief RT (2025) vs Moto Guzzi V1000 California II (1981-83) vs Honda Shadow Aero 400 (2004-) vs Honda VT 1100C2 Shadow Ace (1992-94)
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| Make: | Indian | Moto Guzzi | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | Sport Chief RT | V1000 California II | Shadow Aero 400 | VT 1100C2 Shadow Ace |
| Years: | 2025 | 1981-83 | 2004- | 1992-94 |
| Engine: | Thunderstroke 116 | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1890 cc / 116 cu-in | 948.8 cc / 57.8 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.2 cu-in | 1099 cc / 67.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 103.2 x 113 mm | 88 x 78 mm | 64 x 62 mm | 87.5 x 91.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air-cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore | 2x 30mm Dellorto VHB 30 Carburation Main Jet 125 Carburation Idle Jet 50 Fuel Minimum Octane Rating 97 Pilot Screw Setting 1.5 | VDD1B | 2 x 36 mm Keihin carbs. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm KYB? Inverted Telescopic Fork | Telescopic forks | Air assisted telescopic forks. | 41mm Telescopic forks, Showa150mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Fox? Piggyback Shocks | Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload | Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable, Showa |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320 mm Brembo semi-floating discs, 4 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single disc 2 piston caliper | Single 316 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 298 mm semi-floating disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum | Single 276 mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/60B19 61H | 110/90 V18 | 120/90-17 64S | 110/90-19, Dunlop F24 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/65 B16 81H | 120/90 V18 | 170/80-15 M/C 77S | 170/80-15, Dunlop K555 |
| Dry Weight: | 314 kg / 691 lbs | 250 kg / 555 lbs | 225 kg / 496 lbs | 257 kg / 568 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.1 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 13.2 L / 3.5 US gal |