Honda VT750C Shadow (1983-84)

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The Honda VT 750C Shadow was produced from 1983 to 1984 and featured a liquid-cooled four-stroke, 52-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 745cc. It had a 6-speed transmission with a final shaft drive and a frame constructed with a double cradle. Suspension included 39mm air-assisted forks in the front and dual shocks with adjustable spring preload in the rear. The motorcycle had a solid braking system with 2x disc 2 piston caliper brakes in the front and a drum brake in the rear. The Honda VT 750C Shadow had a comfortable seat height of 710mm, and a ground clearance of 150 mm. Overall, the motorcycle weighed 228 kg with a fuel capacity of 12.8 litres, which was enough for a consumption average of 61 mpg. The Honda VT750C Shadow was able to reach top speeds of 137 mph with a maximum power output of 68 hp / 50.7 kW @ 7500 rpm and a torque of 66 Nm / 49 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm. The standing quarter-mile time was around 12.8 seconds with a top speed of 101 mph. Braking from 60-0 mph took approximately 139 ft.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT 750C Shadow

Year: 1983-84


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: 9.0:1
Induction: 2x 36mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition: Full transistor ignition
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 68 hp / 50.7 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 66 Nm / 49 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Double cradle
Front Suspension: 39mm Air assisted forks

Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks adjustable spring preload, 94mm wheel travel.
Rear Wheel Travel: 103 mm / 4.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 110/90 -19
Front Tire Pressure: 2.25 bar
Rear Tyre: 140/90 -15
Rear Tire Pressure: 2.25 bar, with pillion: 2.8 bar withpilion
Rake: 57.0 degrees
Trail: 139 mm / 5.5 in
Wheelbase: 1524 mm / 60.0 in
Seat Height: 710 mm / 28.0 in
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Wet Weight: 228 kg / 502 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.8 Litres / 3.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 61 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 139 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.8 sec / 101 mph
Top Speed: 137 mph

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