For the 2007 model year, the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 496 lb (225 kg).
Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC)?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) is lighter than about 63.7% 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 DC (VT 750 DC) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.6 US gal (13.62 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 22.4 lb (10.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.5 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 66.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 518.4 lb (235.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) weight FAQ
What is the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) dry weight?
The available dry weight is 496 lb (225 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 36th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC)?
Based on the supplied 3.6 US gal (13.62 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 22.4 lb (10.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 676 lb (306.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 518.4 lb (235.1 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 518.4 lb (235.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.5 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 524.7 lb (238 kg), the model is roughly 28.7 lb (13 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.