Honda Shadow Aero 750 (2004-05)

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The Honda Shadow Aero 750 (2004-05) is a four-stroke, liquid-cooled motorcycle that boasts a 52-degree V-twin engine with three valves per cylinder and a capacity of 745cc. With a compression ratio of 9.6:1 and two 36mm diaphragm-type CV induction, this model offers maximum power of 43 horsepower and torque of 60.5 Nm. The bike features a 5-speed transmission with wet, multiplate clutch and O-ring-sealed chain final drive. Front suspension includes a 41mm telescopic fork with a travel of 129.5mm, while the rear suspension consists of dual shocks with 5-way spring-preload adjustability and a 90mm wheel travel. The front brakes are a single 296mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, with the rear being a 180mm drum. It has a wheelbase of 1640mm and a seat height of 658mm. The motorcycle weighs 250 kg and can hold 14 litres of fuel.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT 750C Shadow Aero

Year: 2004-05


Engine: Four stroke, 52 degreesV-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 745 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 76 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Induction: Two 36mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition: Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 43 hp / 32.1 kW @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque: 60.5 Nm / 44 ft.-lb @ 3000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.400 (36/15) / 2nd 1.550 (31/20) / 3rd 1.174 (27/23) / 4th 0.960 (24/25) / 5th 0.852 (23/27)
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic fork.

Front Wheel Travel: 129.5 mm / 5.0 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability
Rear Wheel Travel: 90 mm / 3.5 in
Front Brakes: Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 180 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 120/90 – 17
Rear Tyre: 160/80 15
Wheelbase: 1640 mm (64.6 in.)
Seat Height: 658 mm / 25.9 in
Wet Weight: 250 kg / 553 lb
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal

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