Honda VT750RS Shadow (VT 750S) Special Edition

Honda VT750RS Shadow (VT 750S) Special Edition
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2012
Class	Cruiser
Engine	Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio	9.6:1
Ignition	Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
Transmission	5 Speed
Suspension	Front: 41mm Telescopic fork. Rear: Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability
Brakes	Front: Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper Rear: 180 mm Drum
Front Tire	100/90 -19
Rear Tire	150/80 -16
Wheelbase	1562 mm / 61.5 in
Seat Height	737 mm / 29.4 in
Weight	229.5 kg / 507 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	10 Liters / 2.8 gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.6:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate with coil springs.

Chassis

It came with a 100/90 -19 front tire and a 150/80 -16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a 180 mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Telescopic fork. while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability. The VT750RS Shadow (VT 750S) Special Edition was fitted with a 10 Liters / 2.8 gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1562 mm / 61.5 in long.

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Overview

Honda VT 750RS Shadow  Special Edition ABS

Honda has added 'championship white' paint, speed stripe and retro logo to its VT750S, significantly boosting the appeal of what was already perhaps the most effortlessly cool bike in its range.

Harking back to Honda's 70s-America adopted heartland, the special editions come in red- or yellow/gold-detailed versions and come at a modest £250 premium over the base graphite black model, at £6,200.

It's just a lovely bike, and it's even better if you read the accompanying press release in that Honda advert voice: "All kinds of riders, including relative newcomers, appreciate its proportions and light, confidence-inspiring handling. The VT750S also packs enough punch to keep more experienced riders entertained and is versatile enough for a range of uses from daily commuting to quick weekend blasts for leisure and light touring." Amen.

The Honda Shadow® RS serves as rolling proof that classic ideas never go out of style. By combining agile and responsive handling, V-twin power, clean, crisp lines and standard-style riding ergonomics, this is one ready and willing bike that's perfectly poised for whatever the journey may bring. The Shadow RS's higher footpegs enhance ground clearance, and its thoroughly modern liquid-cooled 745cc V-twin engine boasts Honda's sophisticated Programmed Fuel Injection to enhance your riding pleasure. Climb aboard the Honda Shadow RS VT750RS, and the open road is all yours.

Yep, believe your eyes—those are higher-set footpegs and shorter, more upright bars. So, how can this be a Shadow cruiser, you ask? Oh it’s all Shadow, just with a heavy dose of old-school roadster thrown in—you don’t have to look too hard to see the classic flat-track influences in the peanut-shaped fuel tank and flatter seat. It all adds up to an amazing motorcycle that’s just as much at home on a favorite back road as it is prowling on a Saturday night. And that means fun, with a capital “F.”

Great Ideas Never Go Out of Style.

The Honda Shadow RS VT750RS is proof that classic ideas never go out of style. Agile and responsive, this V-twin roadster has crisp, uncluttered lines and standard-style riding ergonomics that deliver comfort and cool—and plenty of fun—in one distinctive package. The bike’s higher pegs improve ground clearance when cornering, while its sophisticated, PGM-FI fuel-injected, liquid-cooled 745cc V-twin engine makes every ride an unforgettable pleasure.

Liquid-Cooled Muscle.

The Shadow RS is no stranger to power or torque, thanks to its brawny, liquid-cooled 745cc V-twin. Cruise cross-town or hit the highway—this machine can handle both, and sound really good doing it.

We Don’t Want Any Trouble.

And you won’t get any with the Honda Shadow RS VT750RS’s fuel-injection system, which delivers trouble-free starting in almost any condition, and better performance to boot!

Comfortably Classic.

Higher pegs, more upright bars, and a plush, low, but slightly flatter saddle add up to cruiser comfort with a sporty feel. Which, when you think about it, is exactly how it should be with a machine this versatile.

Honda Shadow RS VT750RS Features

• Dramatic new Blue/White/Red paint scheme.

Features

745cc V-twin Engine - The Shadow RS's liquid-cooled, 745cc V-twin produces impressive, perfect-for-cruising-or-commuting power across the entire rpm range, while its long-stroke crankshaft design helps create a brawny V-twin pulse and low-rpm torque.

Three-Valve Dual-Plug Combustion Chamber

Fuel Injection - Fuel Injection ensures optimal fuel delivery, and thus performance, utilizing sensors for intake-port pressure, engine-coolant temperature, intake-air temperature and atmospheric pressure.

Chain Final Drive - Some riders just think a classic cruiser needs a chain. The Shadow RS hears you there. The chain is light and efficient—and best of all, it just looks right, and helps set your Shadow RS apart.

Upright Seating Position - With the Shadow RS, you sit low, but a bit more upright, and the footpegs are a little further back. The result? A bike that offers all-day-long comfort, and one that's practical too, letting you see what's going on around you.

Handlebar-Mounted Instruments - Putting the speedometer and the other instruments up on the handlebar in a single, uncluttered gauge gives the RS a sporty, purposeful, super-clean look. It also makes them easy to read!

Make Model	Honda VT 750RS Shadow (VT 750S )
Year	2012
Engine Type	Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder
Displacement	745 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	79 x 76 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression	9.6:1
Induction	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm Throttle Bore
Ignition	Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starting	Electric
Max Power	43 hp / 32.1 kW @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque	60.5 Nm / 44 ft.-lb @ 3000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	O-ring-sealed chain
Gear Ratio	1st 2.400 (36/15) / 2nd 1.550 (31/20) / 3rd 1.174 (27/23) / 4th 0.960 (24/25) / 5th 0.852 (23/27)
Front Suspension	41mm Telescopic fork.
Front Wheel Travel	129.5 mm / 5.0 in
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability
Rear Wheel Travel	90 mm / 3.5 in
Front Brakes	Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	180 mm Drum
Front Tire	100/90 -19
Rear Tire	150/80 -16
Wheelbase	1562 mm / 61.5 in
Seat Height	737 mm / 29.4 in
Wet Weight	229.5 kg / 507 lbs
Fuel Capacity	10 Liters / 2.8 gal