2011 Honda Interstate Base Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in Honda, Interstate Base, Motorcycle on March 27th, 2011 by jess

2011 Honda Interstate Base The 2011 Honda Interstate Base, coded VT1300CT, is a cruiser highlighting a powerful 1312 cc liquid-cooled 52 degrees V-twin engine with Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) and a smooth shaft drive that delivers low and midrange torque.  The bike is also equipped with a single-pin crankshaft and dual balancers.  A 336mm front and 296mm rear hydraulic disc brake gives it a strong stopping power.  It’s appearance look a lot like Honda Fury – long, sleek and curvy with a lean fuel tank, but is equipped with stylish touring accessories such as the two hardcover side leather bags providing ample storage space, one-piece deep-dish saddle only 26.7 in. off the ground, touring windscreen, full-size floorboards with heel-toe shifter, and chrome fork covers.

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2011 Honda Shadow® Phantom Specs, Engine Features, and Video

Posted in Honda, Motorcycle, Shadow Phantom on March 27th, 2011 by jess

2011 Honda Shadow Phantom The 2011 Honda Shadow® Phantom cruiser gets a minimalist blackout treatment and matte silver highlights with the torquey 745 cc 52 degrees three-valve / dual-plug combustion chamber SOHC V-twin engine.  The beefy front end stands firmly on the road, with 120mm fat 17” tires and a 41mm forks.  Handling is rigorous as the bike is able to absorbs bumps nicely with 4.6 in. front and 3.5 in. rear suspension travel.  Other features of this 549 pound motorbike includes shaft drive, side ratio five-speed gearbox, bobbed fender, spoke wheels, dual exhaust, one-piece vinyl seat for two, and black air filter cover.

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