The Honda VT750 Shadow is a motorcycle that was produced from 2004 to 2006, with a liquid-cooled, 745cc V-twin engine that delivers 43 horsepower and 60.5 Nm of torque. The engine features a four-stroke design with a 52-degree angle and an SOHC configuration. The bike also has a solid-state ignition with electronic advance and two spark plugs per cylinder. The 5-speed transmission is accompanied by an O-ring-sealed chain final drive.
The motorcycle is equipped with a 41mm telescopic fork front suspension and dual shocks rear suspension with 5-way spring-preload adjustability. The front brake is a single 296mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brake is a 180mm drum. The front and rear wheels have 110/80 -R19 and 170/80 -R15 tires respectively. The bike has a wheelbase of 1615 mm and a seat height of 700 mm, and weighs 229 kg with a fuel capacity of 14 liters.
Overall, the Honda VT750 Shadow is an efficient and reliable cruiser that provides a comfortable riding experience with its suspension and seating configurations. However, it lacks some of the modern features and technologies found in newer models.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VT 750C Shadow
| Year | 2004-06 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
