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 |
