Honda VT 750C2 Shadow (1998-00)

The Honda VT 750C2 Shadow was a motorcycle produced from 1998 to 2000. It was powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke V-twin engine with 745 cc capacity and 3 valves per cylinder. It had a maximum power output of 43 horsepower at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 60.5 Nm at 3000 rpm. The bike had a 5-speed transmission and a final drive by an O-ring-sealed chain. Its front suspension was telescopic fork with 41mm, and the rear suspension had dual shocks with 5-way spring-preload adjustability. The front brake was a single 296 mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, while the rear brake was a 180 mm drum. It had a seat height of 700 mm, a dry weight of 229 kg, and a fuel capacity of 14 litres. Its front and rear tires were 110/80-R19 and 170/80-R15, respectively. Overall, the Honda VT 750C2 Shadow was a reliable cruiser motorcycle with decent performance and handling.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT 750C2 Shadow

Year: 1998 – 00

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

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain

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: 110/80 -R19

Rear Tyre: 170/80 -R15

Wheelbase: 1615 mm / 63.6 in

Seat Height: 700 mm / 27.6 in

Dry Weight: 229 kg / 504.9 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal