• Honda began producing its Shadow line of motorcycles in 1983. These motorcycles are considered to be cruiser-style motorcycles and are known for their classic looks. For the 1985 model year Honda offered the Shadow in three different sizes: 500 cc, 700 cc and 1,100 cc. All three of these bikes could comfortably fit two people and all offered a smooth ride and easy handling.
  
  

1985 VT 500C Shadow Specifications

• The 1985 Honda VT 500C Shadow featured a 491 cc, twin cylinder, four-stroke cycle engine. This engine's compression ratio was 10.5 to 1. The cylinder bore had a diameter of 2.8 inches and its stroke piston moved 2.4 inches. The 1985 VT 500C's valvetrain was an overhead camshaft that controlled the engine's six valves. The standard transmission was a six-speed manual that featured a shaft final drive. The front brake was a single disc and the rear was an expanding drum. The curb weight of this motorcycle 443.1 lbs. The curb weight reflects the weight of the bike with a full tank of gas, all of the necessary fluids and all standard equipment.
  
  

1985 VT 700C Specifications

• The 1985 VT 700C Shadow had a 745 cc, twin cylinder, four-stroke engine. This engine's cylinder bore has a 3.1-inch diameter and its stroke piston moves 3 inches. The VT 700C's compression ratio is 9 to 1. This engine's induction system used two constant-velocity diaphragm type carburetors. This motorcycle's ignition system was battery powered and had an electric starting system. The standard transmission of this motorcycle was a six-speed manual that featured a shaft final drive. The front brakes were dual discs and the rear brake was an expanding drum. The dry weight of this bike was 502 lbs. The dry weight reflects the weight of the bike with no fuel and none of the necessary fluid.
  
  

1985 Honda VT 1100C Shadow Specifications

• The 1985 Honda VT 1100C featured a 1,089 cc, twin cylinder, four-stroke cycle. This engine's valvetrain was a single overhead camshaft that controlled the engine's six valves. The compression ratio of the engine was 9 to 1. The cylinder bore had a diameter of 3.4 inches and its stroke piston moved 3.6 inches. The VT 1100C had a capacitor discharge ignition system and an electronic starting system. The induction system of this bike used two Keihin carburetors. The standard transmission of the 1985 VT 1100C was a five-speed manual that had a shaft final drive. The front brakes were dual disc, while the rear was a single disc. The dry weight of this bike was 567 lbs.