2008 Honda VT 750 C Shadow

Honda VT 750 C Shadow 2008


2008 Honda VT 750 C Shadow specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Honda's profilation of this bike
The new Shadow´s retro cruiser heritage is beautifully expressed in deeply valanced fenders, fat tyres, a remarkably low saddle-type seat and chrome-shrouded front fork tubes that convey an attractive and timeless retro look.

General information
Model Honda VT 750 C Shadow
Year of manufacture 2008
Type Custom / cruiser
Rating 3.5  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Output 44.9 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression 9.6:1
Bore x stroke 79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel system Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke 
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Fully transistorised electronic 
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension 41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel 
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel 
Rear wheel travel 90 mm (3.5 inches)
Front tire 120/90-17
Rear tire 160/80-15
Front brakes Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter 180 mm (7.1 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 256.3 kg (565.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.1753 HP/kg
Seat height 658 mm (25.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Ground clearance 131 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1640 mm (64.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 14.60 litres (3.86 US gallons)
Oil capacity 2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Black, red/white
Starter Electric
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Maintenance and service specs *
Engine oil SAE 10W-30
Oil filter K & N KN-204-1
Brake fluid DOT 4
Coolant 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)
Battery YTZ12S
Spark plugs NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9
Idle speed 1200 +/- 100 RPM
Tire pressure front 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa)
Tire pressure rear 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa)
Fork tube size 41 mm (1.6 inches)
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual.
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