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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = '''Honda VT700C''' | |name = '''Honda VT700C''' | ||
|image = | |image = [[File:1986-Honda-VT700C-Shadow-Black-5543-0.jpg|frameless]] | ||
|aka = VT 700 C | |aka = Shadow 700, VT 700 C | ||
|manufacturer = [[Honda]] | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1984 | |production = 1984 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = [[Honda VT750C]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
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|power = 60.75 HP (45.3 KW) @ 7500RPM | |power = 60.75 HP (45.3 KW) @ 7500RPM | ||
|torque = 45.8 ft/lbs (62.1 Nm) @ 6000RPM | |torque = 45.8 ft/lbs (62.1 Nm) @ 6000RPM | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = carburetor. 36mm (1.42in) vertical | ||
|ignition = full transistor ignition | |ignition = full transistor ignition | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR7EA-9}} '86-87<br />{{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '84-85 | ||
|battery = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA HYB16A-A}} '84-85<br />{{battery|YUASA YB14-B2}} '86-87 | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | ||
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|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |competition = [[Yamaha XV750]] <br /> [[Kawasaki ZN700A]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ700A]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''Honda VT700C''' was a [[cruiser]] type [[motorcycle]] made by [[Honda]] beginning in 1984 due the [[1980s motorcycle tariff]]. It is more commonly known as the '''Honda Shadow 700'''. It replaced the [[Honda VT750C]]. Max [[torque]] was 45.8 ft/lbs (62.1 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 60.75 HP (45.3 KW) @ 7500 RPM. | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 110/90-19 62h front [[tire]] and a 140/90-15 70h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. 2-piston calipers in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swingarm / shock absorber. The VT700C was fitted with a 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 465.18 pounds (211.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 60.04 inches (1525 mm) long. | It came with a 110/90-19 62h front [[tire]] and a 140/90-15 70h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. 2-piston calipers in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swingarm / shock absorber. The VT700C was fitted with a 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 465.18 pounds (211.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 60.04 inches (1525 mm) long. | ||
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles]] | |||
==1984== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1984_honda_Vt700c.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda VT700C | |||
File:1984-Honda-VT700C-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red | |||
File:1984-Honda-VT700C-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red | |||
File:1984-Honda-VT700C-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red | |||
File:1984-Honda-VT700C-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red | |||
File:1984-Honda-VT700C-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red | |||
File:1984-Honda-VT700C-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red | |||
File:1984-Honda-VT700C-Red1-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow VT700C in Red | |||
File:1984-Honda-VT700C-Red1-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow VT700C in Red | |||
File:1984-Honda-VT700C-Red1-2.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow VT700C in Red | |||
File:1984-Honda-VT700C-Red1-3.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow VT700C in Red | |||
File:1984-Honda-VT700C-Red1-4.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow VT700C in Red | |||
</gallery> | |||
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The VT700C'84 Shadow was sold in 1984 in one of two colors: Candy Scorpio Red or Black. The headlight, instruments, and front fender are chrome. The headlight was round. The backrest was standard equipment. The engine had hydraulic valve adjustment. There were two plugs to each cylinder. The engine was a 694cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-2 linked to a 6-speed and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC190*EM000007. | |||
==1985== | |||
[[Image:1985_honda_Vt700c.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Honda VT700C]] | |||
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The VT700C'85 Shadow was sold in 1985 in one of two colors: Candy Glory Red or Black. The engine side case covers were polished. The headlight, instruments, and front fender are chrome. The headlight was round. The backrest was standard equipment. The engine had hydraulic valve adjustment. There were two plugs to each cylinder. The engine was a 694cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-2 linked to a 6-speed and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC190*FM100001. | |||
==1986== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1986_honda_Vt700c.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda VT700C | |||
File:1986_honda_Vt700c_1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda VT700C | |||
File:1986-Honda-VT700C-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Shadow VT700C in Candy Brilliant Red | |||
File:1986-Honda-VT700C-Maroon-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Shadow VT700C in Candy Brilliant Red | |||
File:1986-Honda-VT700C-Maroon-2.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Shadow VT700C in Candy Brilliant Red | |||
File:1986-Honda-VT700C-Maroon-3.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Shadow VT700C in Candy Brilliant Red | |||
File:1986-Honda-VT700C-Maroon-4.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Shadow VT700C in Candy Brilliant Red | |||
File:1986-Honda-VT700C-Shadow-Black-5543-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda VT700C Shadow in Black | |||
File:1986-Honda-VT700C-Shadow-Black-5543-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda VT700C Shadow in Black | |||
File:1986-Honda-VT700C-Shadow-Black-5543-2.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda VT700C Shadow in Black | |||
File:1986-Honda-VT700C-Shadow-Black-5543-3.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda VT700C Shadow in Black | |||
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The VT700C'86 Shadow was sold in 1986 in one of two colors: Candy Brilliant Red or Black. The tank and fenders were the basic color (red or black); but the side covers were chrome. The "HONDA" and wing decal on the tank and the "SHADOW" decal on the side cover were speckled gold and orange. The "HONDA" graphic on the right engine cover was black. The engine had hydraulic valve adjustment. There were two plugs to each cylinder. The engine was a 694cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-2 linked to a 6-speed and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC190*GM200001. | |||
==1987== | |||
[[Image:1987_honda_Vt700c.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Honda VT700C]] | |||
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The VT700C'87 was sold in 1987 in one of two colors: Candy Glory Red or Black. The "HONDA" tank decal was black with a gold outline. The wing decal was brown, orange, and yellow. The "HONDA" graphic on the right engine cover was unpainted. The engine had hydraulic valve adjustment. There were two plugs to each cylinder. The engine was a 694cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-2 linked to a 6-speed and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC190*HA305001. | |||
{{Honda}} | |||
[[Category:Honda VT series]] | |||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|VT700C]] | |||
[[Category:Cruisers]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
Revision as of 18:38, 25 May 2019
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Shadow 700, VT 700 C |
| Production | 1984 |
| Predecessor | Honda VT750C |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 76.5mm x 75.5mm |
| Horse Power | 60.75 HP (45.3 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 45.8 ft/lbs (62.1 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel system | carburetor. 36mm (1.42in) vertical |
| Ignition type | full transistor ignition |
| Sparkplug | NGK DPR7EA-9 '86-87 NGK DPR8EA-9 '84-85 |
| Battery | YUASA HYB16A-A '84-85 YUASA YB14-B2 '86-87 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: swingarm / shock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. 2-piston calipers Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 110/90-19 62h |
| Rear Tire | 140/90-15 70h |
| Wheelbase | 60.04 inches (1525 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 86.22 inches (2190 mm) W 33.86 inches (860 mm) H 47.24 inches (1200 mm) |
| Seat height | 29.92 inches (760 mm) |
| Weight | 465.18 pounds (211.0 Kg) (dry), 225.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) |
| Oil capacity | 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) |
| Competition | Yamaha XV750 Kawasaki ZN700A Kawasaki KZ700A |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Honda VT700C was a cruiser type motorcycle made by Honda beginning in 1984 due the 1980s motorcycle tariff. It is more commonly known as the Honda Shadow 700. It replaced the Honda VT750C. Max torque was 45.8 ft/lbs (62.1 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 60.75 HP (45.3 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 76.5mm bore x 75.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 694.5 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi plate.
Chassis
It came with a 110/90-19 62h front tire and a 140/90-15 70h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. 2-piston calipers in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swingarm / shock absorber. The VT700C was fitted with a 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 465.18 pounds (211.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 60.04 inches (1525 mm) long.
1984
1984 Honda VT700C
1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red
1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red
1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red
1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red
1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red
1984 Honda Shadow 700 in Candy Scorpio Red
1984 Honda Shadow VT700C in Red
1984 Honda Shadow VT700C in Red
1984 Honda Shadow VT700C in Red
1984 Honda Shadow VT700C in Red
1984 Honda Shadow VT700C in Red
The VT700C'84 Shadow was sold in 1984 in one of two colors: Candy Scorpio Red or Black. The headlight, instruments, and front fender are chrome. The headlight was round. The backrest was standard equipment. The engine had hydraulic valve adjustment. There were two plugs to each cylinder. The engine was a 694cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-2 linked to a 6-speed and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC190*EM000007.
1985
The VT700C'85 Shadow was sold in 1985 in one of two colors: Candy Glory Red or Black. The engine side case covers were polished. The headlight, instruments, and front fender are chrome. The headlight was round. The backrest was standard equipment. The engine had hydraulic valve adjustment. There were two plugs to each cylinder. The engine was a 694cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-2 linked to a 6-speed and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC190*FM100001.
1986
1986 Honda VT700C
1986 Honda VT700C
1986 Honda Shadow VT700C in Candy Brilliant Red
1986 Honda Shadow VT700C in Candy Brilliant Red
1986 Honda Shadow VT700C in Candy Brilliant Red
1986 Honda Shadow VT700C in Candy Brilliant Red
1986 Honda Shadow VT700C in Candy Brilliant Red
1986 Honda VT700C Shadow in Black
1986 Honda VT700C Shadow in Black
1986 Honda VT700C Shadow in Black
1986 Honda VT700C Shadow in Black
The VT700C'86 Shadow was sold in 1986 in one of two colors: Candy Brilliant Red or Black. The tank and fenders were the basic color (red or black); but the side covers were chrome. The "HONDA" and wing decal on the tank and the "SHADOW" decal on the side cover were speckled gold and orange. The "HONDA" graphic on the right engine cover was black. The engine had hydraulic valve adjustment. There were two plugs to each cylinder. The engine was a 694cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-2 linked to a 6-speed and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC190*GM200001.
1987
The VT700C'87 was sold in 1987 in one of two colors: Candy Glory Red or Black. The "HONDA" tank decal was black with a gold outline. The wing decal was brown, orange, and yellow. The "HONDA" graphic on the right engine cover was unpainted. The engine had hydraulic valve adjustment. There were two plugs to each cylinder. The engine was a 694cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-2 linked to a 6-speed and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC190*HA305001.
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