For the 2007 model year, the Honda Shadow 750 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 524.7 lb (238 kg).
Honda Shadow 750 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda Shadow 750?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Shadow 750 is heavier than about 50% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda Shadow 750 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 524.7 lb (238 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Power | 44.3 hp |
| Torque | 47.2 lb-ft (64 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.44 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.84 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.42 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 70.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 547.7 lb (248.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow 750 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda Shadow 750?
Listed dry weight is 524.7 lb (238 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda Shadow 750 heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 50th percentile among 51 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How much does the Honda Shadow 750 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda Shadow 750 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 704.7 lb (319.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda Shadow 750 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.44 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 39th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Honda Shadow 750 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 547.7 lb (248.4 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much torque does the Honda Shadow 750 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda Shadow 750 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.42 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Honda Shadow 750 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.