For the 2007 model year, the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 503.5 lb (228.4 kg).
Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) 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 Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2)?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) is lighter than about 59.8% 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 Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 503.5 lb (228.4 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.48 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 526.5 lb (238.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2)?
Listed dry weight is 503.5 lb (228.4 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 Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) 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 40th percentile among 51 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How much does the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) 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 Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 683.5 lb (310 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) 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 526.5 lb (238.8 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) with a full tank?
The page calculates about 526.5 lb (238.8 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
How large is the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.48 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) above or below the typical Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 21.2 lb (9.6 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) 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.