General information |
Model
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Honda VT 750 C Shadow |
Year of manufacture
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2008 |
Type
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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
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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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