Yamaha Virago 1100 vs Honda Vt1100 Shadow
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Virago 1100 vs Honda Vt1100 Shadow. Yamaha Virago 1100: 63 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Vt1100 Shadow: 50 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 262 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Virago 1100
Honda Vt1100 Shadow
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
86 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
238 kg
262 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
63 hp @ 6,000 rpm
50 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
86 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
262 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Virago 1100
7.5/10
"Honest, capable cruiser delivering serious value if bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive
+Strong low-end torque
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Carburetors notorious for gumming
−Fork seals weep regularly
−Heavy for its displacement
Honda Vt1100 Shadow
7.5/10
"Reliable, affordable cruiser that rewards patient riders over aggressive ones."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Strong low-down torque
+Massive parts availability
Cons
−Heavy, sluggish cornering feel
−Seat comfort genuinely terrible
−Carbs gum up easily
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