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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda VT750C | |||
|photo= 1983_honda_Vt750c.gif | |||
|aka = Shadow Aero, | |||
|manufacturer = Honda | |||
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|production = 04-08 | |||
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|class =Cruiser | |||
|engine = 750cc | |||
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|top_speed =127 mph | |||
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|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '04-06 , '07-08 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YTX14-BS}} '04-06 , '07-08 | |||
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|final_drive= Shaft | |||
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|front_tire = {{tire|120/90-17}} '04-06 , '07-08 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|160/80-15}} '04-06 , '07-08 | |||
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|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
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|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> | |||
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The '''Honda VT750C ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1983 to 2008 (discontinuously) | |||
==1983== | ==1983== | ||
1983_honda_Vt750c.gif | [[Image:1983_honda_Vt750c.gif|left|thumb|1983 Honda Shadow 750]] | ||
1983_honda_Vt750c_1.jpg | [[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 | |||
* Cylinder Heads: Three-valve twin plug cylinder heads | |||
* Valves: Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system | |||
* Transmission: 5-speed plus [[overdrive]] sixth speed | |||
* Ignition: Solid state ignition with electronic advance | |||
* Drive: Shaft | |||
* Wheelbase: 1524mm (60.0 in) | |||
* Seat height: 760 mm(29.9 in.) | |||
* Fuel capacity: 12.5 liters (3.3 gal.) | |||
* Weight: 211 kg (465.2 lb) | |||
The serial number began JH2RC140*DM000018. | The serial number began JH2RC140*DM000018. | ||
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==1984== | ==1984== | ||
1984_honda_Vt750c.jpg | [[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 | |||
* Cylinder Heads: Three-valve twin plug cylinder heads | |||
* Valves: Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system | |||
* Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed | |||
* Ignition: Solid state ignition with electronic advance | |||
* Drive: Shaft | |||
* 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) | |||
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== | ||
1998_honda_Vt750c.jpg | [[Image:1998_honda_Vt750c.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Shadow 750 ACE]] | ||
1998_honda_Vt750cd.jpg | [[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 | |||
* Displacement: 745cc | |||
* Bore and Stoke: 79mm x 76mm | |||
* Compression Ratio: 9:1 | |||
* Valve Train: SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder | |||
* Carburetion: Twin 36mm, [[diaphragm]]-type CV | |||
* Transmission: Wide-Ratio, 5-speed | |||
* Final Drive: "O" ring chain | |||
* Front Suspension: 41mm fork, 140mm travel | |||
* Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment, 90mm travel | |||
* Front Tire: 120/90H-17 | |||
* Rear Tire: 170/80H-15 | |||
* Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc with twin piston [[caliper]] | |||
* Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum | |||
* Seat Height: 700mm (27.5") | |||
* Wheelbase: 1618mm (63.7") | |||
* Dry Weight: 229 kg (505 lb) | |||
* Fuel Capacity: 14.0 liters | |||
* Color: Black | |||
==2003== | ==2003== | ||
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* Engine: 745cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin | |||
* Compression ratio: 9.0:1 | |||
* Transmission: Five-speed | |||
* Driveline: O-ring-sealed chain | |||
* Front tire 120/90-17 | |||
* Rear tire: 170/80-15 | |||
* Seat height: 700mm (27.6 in.) | |||
* Wheelbase: 1615mm (63.6 in.) | |||
* Dry weight: 229 kg (505 lb) | |||
* Fuel capacity: 14 liters | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Honda VT700C]] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{motorcycle-stub}} | |||
{{Honda}} | |||
[[Category:Honda VT series]] | |||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|VT750C]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|VT750C]] | ||
[[Category:Cruisers]] | |||