For the 2010 model year, the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg).
Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit 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 Black Spirit?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit is heavier than about 57.8% 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 Black Spirit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 553.4 lb (251 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Power | 44.9 hp |
| Torque | 47.9 lb-ft (65 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.86 US gal (14.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24 lb (10.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.11 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.32 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.66 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.35 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 74.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 577.3 lb (261.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit?
Listed dry weight is 553.4 lb (251 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 Black Spirit 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 58th percentile among 51 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How much does the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.86 US gal (14.6 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24 lb (10.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 733.4 lb (332.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.11 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 29th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit 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 577.3 lb (261.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 577.3 lb (261.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.66 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.35 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.