The Honda VT750C Shadow was a motorcycle model produced in 1985-86 with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 52-degree V-twin engine and a capacity of 745 cc. It had a maximum power of 68 hp at 7500 rpm and torque of 66 Nm at 6000 rpm. The bike had a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated clutch and 6-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The double-cradle frame was equipped with a front suspension of 39mm air-assisted forks and rear suspension of dual shocks, with adjustable spring preload and 94mm wheel travel. Front brakes were 2x disc 2 piston calipers and rear brakes were drums. The bike had a wheelbase of 1524 mm, seat height of 710 mm and a wet weight of 228 kg. The fuel capacity was 12.8 litres with an average consumption of 61 mpg. Braking from 60-0 and 100-0 was recorded at 139 ft. The standing 1/4 mile took 12.8 sec at 101 mph, with a top speed of 137 mph. The bike was renowned for its efficiency and power.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VT 750C Shadow
| Year | 1985-86 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 |
