1996 Honda VT1100C2 Shadow ACE review from United States of America

Only age related issues... have had to replace the tires, even though low mileage due to rubber age hardening. This was expected, however, and noted at the dealership where I purchased it.

This is the first motorcycle I have owned, but not the first that I have ridden. Was hard getting used to a "big" bike (573lb dry weight is the biggest I have ever ridden), and the idea that you can't just "toss" this bike around.

However, once I got used to the feel of this bike, it rides like a dream. For 11 years old, the shocks and springs feel fresh, turning with the new rubber is a dream, and it runs like a scared rabbit. Stock pipes give it a nice growl that isn't so loud it wakes the neighbors in the morning when I go to work.

The only thing I wish it had was some kind of low fuel warning light or a gauge... everything else is perfect. Very low tech bike, no fuel injection or expensive computers to replace for ignition, ABS and such.