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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda VT750C
|photo= 1983_honda_Vt750c.gif
|aka              = Shadow Aero,
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 04-08
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =Cruiser
|engine          = 750cc
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =127 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '04-06 , '07-08
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YTX14-BS}} '04-06 , '07-08
|transmission    =
|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|120/90-17}} '04-06 , '07-08
|rear_tire    = {{tire|160/80-15}} '04-06 , '07-08
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
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|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      = [[Suzuki VS750]], [[Kawasaki VN750A]]
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N HA-7504}} `08-16<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
The '''Honda VT750C ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1983 to 2008 (discontinuously)
==1983==
==1983==
[[Image:1983_honda_Vt750c.gif|left|thumb|1983 Honda Shadow 750]]
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[[Image:1983_honda_Vt750c_1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Shadow 750]]
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The VT750C'83 Shadow 750 was sold in 1983 in one of two colors: Black or 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 VT750C'83 Shadow 750 was sold in 1983 in one of two colors: Black or 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".


* Engine: 749cc, liquid-cooled, 45° V-twin with new offset dual-pin crankshaft providing perfect primary balance
    * Engine: 749cc, liquid-cooled, 45° V-twin with new offset dual-pin crankshaft providing perfect primary balance
* Cylinder Heads: Three-valve twin plug cylinder heads
    * Cylinder Heads: Three-valve twin plug cylinder heads
* Valves: Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system
    * Valves: Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system
* Transmission: 5-speed plus [[overdrive]] sixth speed
    * Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
* Ignition: Solid state ignition with electronic advance
    * Ignition: Solid state ignition with electronic advance
* Drive: Shaft
    * Drive: Shaft
* Wheelbase: 1524mm (60.0 in)
    * Wheelbase: 1524mm (60.0 in)
* Seat height: 760 mm(29.9 in.)
    * Seat height: 760 mm(29.9 in.)
* Fuel capacity: 12.5 liters (3.3 gal.)
    * Fuel capacity: 12.5 liters (3.3 gal.)
* Weight: 211 kg (465.2 lb)
    * Weight: 211 kg (465.2 lb)


The serial number began JH2RC140*DM000018.
The serial number began JH2RC140*DM000018.
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==1984==
==1984==
[[Image:1984_honda_Vt750c.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Shadow 750]]
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The VT750C'84 Shadow 750 was sold in 1984. The backrest was standard equipment. The side cover decal read "SHADOW 750".
The VT750C'84 Shadow 750 was sold in 1984. The backrest was standard equipment. The side cover decal read "SHADOW 750".


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


The serial number began JH2RC140*EM000018.
The serial number began JH2RC140*EM000018.
* Not sure if these were ever brought into the US.  It may have been a case where it was ready for the U.S. but due to the [[1980s motorcycle tariff]] it never made it here.  I do believe this model existed as a Canadian model though.


==1998==
==1998==
[[Image:1998_honda_Vt750c.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Shadow 750 ACE]]
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[[Image:1998_honda_Vt750cd.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Shadow 750 ACE]]
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The VT750C'98 Shadow American Classic Edition (ACE) 750 was sold in 1998 in one color: Black. This model does not have the upper fork covers like the Deluxe. The serial number began JH2RC440*WM000001.
The VT750C'98 Shadow American Classic Edition (ACE) 750 was sold in 1998 in one color: Black. This model does not have the upper fork covers like the Deluxe. The serial number began JH2RC440*WM000001.
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[[Image:2001_honda_Ace750.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda Shadow Ace 750]]
[[Image:2001_honda_Ace750.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda Shadow Ace 750]]
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* Engine Type: Liquid cooled, 52° V-twin, single pin crank
    * Engine Type: Liquid cooled, 52° V-twin, single pin crank
* Displacement: 745cc
    * Displacement: 745cc
* Bore and Stoke: 79mm x 76mm
    * Bore and Stoke: 79mm x 76mm
* Compression Ratio: 9:1
    * Compression Ratio: 9:1
* Valve Train: SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder
    * Valve Train: SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder
* Carburetion: Twin 36mm, [[diaphragm]]-type CV
    * Carburetion: Twin 36mm, diaphragm-type CV
* Transmission: Wide-Ratio, 5-speed
    * Transmission: Wide-Ratio, 5-speed
* Final Drive: "O" ring chain
    * Final Drive: "O" ring chain
* Front Suspension: 41mm fork, 140mm travel
    * Front Suspension: 41mm fork, 140mm travel
* Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment, 90mm travel
    * Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment, 90mm travel
* Front Tire: 120/90H-17
    * Front Tire: 120/90H-17
* Rear Tire: 170/80H-15
    * Rear Tire: 170/80H-15
* Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc with twin piston [[caliper]]
    * Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc with twin piston caliper
* Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum
    * Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum
* Seat Height: 700mm (27.5")
    * Seat Height: 700mm (27.5")
* Wheelbase: 1618mm (63.7")
    * Wheelbase: 1618mm (63.7")
* Dry Weight: 229 kg (505 lb)
    * Dry Weight: 229 kg (505 lb)
* Fuel Capacity: 14.0 liters
    * Fuel Capacity: 14.0 liters
* Color: Black
    * Color: Black


==2003==
==2003==
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* Engine: 745cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
    * Engine: 745cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
* Compression ratio: 9.0:1
    * Compression ratio: 9.0:1
* Transmission: Five-speed
    * Transmission: Five-speed
* Driveline: O-ring-sealed chain
    * Driveline: O-ring-sealed chain
* Front tire 120/90-17
    * Front tire 120/90-17
* Rear tire: 170/80-15
    * Rear tire: 170/80-15
* Seat height: 700mm (27.6 in.)
    * Seat height: 700mm (27.6 in.)
* Wheelbase: 1615mm (63.6 in.)
    * Wheelbase: 1615mm (63.6 in.)
* Dry weight: 229 kg (505 lb)
    * Dry weight: 229 kg (505 lb)
* Fuel capacity: 14 liters
    * Fuel capacity: 14 liters


==See Also==
*[[Honda VT700C]]
==References==
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|VT750C]]
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[[Category:Honda VT series]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|VT750C]]
[[Category:Cruisers]]

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