Honda VT750C Shadow (1985-86)

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