Honda Shadow 750 (VT750C) Motorcycles

1983 VT750C’83 Shadow 750

Engine
Engine Type	749.5cc, liquid-cooled, 45° V-twin with new offset dual-pin crankshaft providing perfect primary balance
Bore And Stroke	79.5mm x 75.5mm
Compression Ratio	9.8:1
Cylinder Heads	Three-valve twin plug cylinder heads
Valves	Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system
Exhaust system	Two-into-Two
Fuel delivery	Two 32mm Carburetors
Ignition	Solid state ignition with electronic advance, dual spark plugs
Starting system	Electric
Fuel type	Regular gasoline
Horsepower	66 BHP @ 7,500rpm
Maximum Torque	6.8 kg-m (49.4 ft-lb) @ 6,000rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	6-speed (including overdrive sixth speed)
Clutch	Hydraulic “One-Way” wet multi-plate
Final Drive	Shaft
Wheels	ComcastTM
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	Air-assisted telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks
Front Brake	Dual disc, dual piston with semi-mettlic pads
Rear Brake	Drum
Front Tire	110/90H19
Rear Tire	140/90H15
DIMENSION
Seat Height	760 mm (29.9 in.)
Overall Length	2190mm (86.2 in.)
Overall Width	860mm (33.8 in.)
Fuel capacity	12.5 liters (3.3 GalUS)
Weight	211 kg (465.2 lb)
OTHER
Colors	Black Candy Wineberry Red

• The headlight, instruments, and front fender were chrome
• The headlight was round
• The backrest was standard equipment
• The side cover decal read “SHADOW 750”
• The serial number began JH2RC140*DM000018.

1984 VT750C’84 Shadow 750

 

Engine
Engine Type	749cc, liquid-cooled, 45° V-twin with new offset dual-pin crankshaft providing perfect primary balance
Cylinder Heads	Three-valve twin plug cylinder heads
Valves	Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system
Ignition	Solid state ignition with electronic advance, dual spark plugs
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
Final Drive	Shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1525mm (60.0 in)
Seat height	760 mm (29.9 in.)
Fuel capacity	12.5 liters (3.3 gal.)
Weight	211 kg (465 lb)
OTHER

• The backrest was standard equipment
• The side cover decal read “SHADOW 750”
• The serial number began JH2RC140*EM000018.

2004 Shadow VT750C

Engine
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 52° V-twin
Bore And Stroke	79 x 76mm
Compression Ratio	9:01
Fuel Delivery	Two 34mm CV-type
Max Power Output	44 bhp at 5,500 rpm
Max Torque	63Nm at 3,000 rpm
Ignition	Fully transistorised electronic
Starter	Electric
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
Front Wheel	17 x MT3.00 steel rim/wire spoke
Final Drive	Enclosed Shaft
Rear Wheel	15M/C x MT3.50 steel rim/wire spoke
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel
Rear Suspension	Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel
Front Brake	296mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake	180mm leading/trailing drum
Front Tire	120/90-17 (64S)
Rear Tire	120/90-17 (64S)
DIMENSION
Overall Height	1110mm (43.7 inches)
Overall Length	2455mm (96.7 inches)
Overall Width	980mm (38.6 inches)
Wheelbase	1615mm (63.6 inches)
Seat Height	700mm (27.6 inches)
Ground Clearance	145mm (5.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity	14 litres (3.7 GalUS) [including 3.6 litre (1 Gal) reserve]
Dry Weight	229kg (504 lb)
OTHER

2007 VT750C SHADOW

Engine
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 52° V-twin
Engine Displacement	745cc
Bore And Stroke	79 x 76mm
Compression Ratio	9:01
Fuel Delivery	Two 34mm CV-type
Max Power Output	44 bhp at 5,500 rpm
Max Torque	63Nm at 3,000 rpm
Ignition	Fully transistorised electronic
Starter	Electric
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
Front Wheel	17 x MT3.00 steel rim/wire spoke
Final Drive	Enclosed Shaft
Rear Wheel	15M/C x MT3.50 steel rim/wire spoke
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel
Rear Suspension	Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel
Front Brake	296mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake	180mm leading/trailing drum
Front Tire	120/90-17 (64S)
Rear Tire	120/90-17 (64S)
DIMENSION
Overall Height	1110mm (43.7 inches)
Overall Length	2455mm (96.7 inches)
Overall Width	980mm (38.6 inches)
Wheelbase	1615mm (63.6 inches)
Seat Height	700mm (27.6 inches)
Ground Clearance	145mm (5.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity	14 litres (3.7 GalUS) [including 3.6 litre (1 Gal) reserve]
Dry Weight	229kg (504 lb)
OTHER

2008 VT750C SHADOW

Engine
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 6-valve SOHC 52° Vtwin
Engine Displacement	745cc
Max power	33.5kW / 5,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max torque	33.5kW / 5,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
DRIVETRAIN
Clutch	Mechanical; cable-actuated, Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Tire front	120/90 17M/C (64S)
Tire rear	160/80 15M/C (74S)
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION
Curb weight	256.3kg (F: 117.6kg; R: 138.7kg)
Fuel Capacity	14.6 litres (including 3.5-litre reserve)
Dimensions	2,510 x 920 x 1,125mm
OTHER

• Newly designed instrument panel
• New, more comfortably shaped handlebars held by new cast aluminium risers
• Extra-low saddle-type seat
• Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload
• 180mm leading/trailing drum rear brake
• Attractive, new dual shotgun exhaust system produces an exhilarating V-twin sound
• Maintenance-free shaft drive
• Classic 52° Honda V-twin engine features new fuel-injection system for smoother, stronger and more responsive performance, better fuel economy and lower emissions
• 296mm dual-piston caliper front disc brake
• Responsive 41mm front fork. 116mm axle travel
• New HISS (Honda Ignition Security System)
• Beautifully polished, bullet-shaped wide-beam headlight
• New yellow low fuel indicator mounted on upper triple-clamp

2012 VT750C SHADOW

Engine
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 52° V-twin
Engine Displacement	745cc
Bore And Stroke	79 x 76mm
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Fuel Delivery	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke
Max Power Output	33.5kW/5,500min-1
Max Torque	64Nm/3,500min-1
Ignition	Fully transistorised electronic
Starter	Electric
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed
Front Wheel	17 x MT3.00 steel rim/wire spoke
Final Drive	Enclosed Shaft
Rear Wheel	15M/C x MT3.50 steel rim/wire spoke
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel
Rear Suspension	Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel
Front Brake	296 x 6mm hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, ABS and sintered metal pads
Rear Brake	276 x 6mm hydraulic disc with single piston caliper, Combined ABS and sintered metal pads
Front Tire	120/90-17M/C (64S)
Rear Tire	160/80-15M/C (74S)
DIMENSION
Overall Height	1125mm (44.3 inches)
Overall Length	2510mm (98.8 inches)
Overall Width	920mm (36.2 inches)
Wheelbase	1640mm (64.6 inches)
Seat Height	658mm (25.9 inches)
Ground Clearance	130.8mm (5.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity	14.6 Litres (3.8 GalUS) (including 3.5-Litre (1 Gal) reserve)
Dry Weight	262 kg (576 lb) [Front: 121 kg (266 lb);
OTHER

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