Honda VT750C2 Shadow

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Honda Shadow 750
Manufacturer
Also called VT750CD Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe, VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit
Production 1998 - 00
Class Cruiser
Engine
Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Horsepower 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 5500RPM
Torque 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM
Fuel System Carburetor CV-type
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 110/80 -R19
Rear Tire 170/80 -R15
Wheelbase 1615 mm / 63.6 in
Seat Height 700 mm / 27.6 in
Weight 229 kg / 504.9 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal
Manuals Service Manual

The Honda VT 750C2 SHADOW was a V-Twin, four-stroke, liquid-cooled Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda in 1998. Max torque was 44.99 ft/lbs (61.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 5500 RPM.


Engine[edit | edit source]

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.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/80 -R19 front tire and a 170/80 -R15 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 VT750C2 Shadow was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 229 kg / 504.9 lbs. The wheelbase was 1615 mm / 63.6 in long.

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Specifications[edit | edit source]

Make Model Honda VT 750C2 Shadow
Year 1998 - 00
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 Two 36mm diaphragm-type CV
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
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain
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 110/80 -R19
Rear Tire 170/80 -R15
Wheelbase 1615 mm / 63.6 in
Seat Height 700 mm / 27.6 in
Dry Weight 229 kg / 504.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal