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.

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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