Across the 1983 and 2008 model years, the Honda VT 750 C Shadow motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 465 lb (210.9 kg) to 565 lb (256.3 kg).
Honda VT 750 C Shadow weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. 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 VT 750 C Shadow?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT 750 C Shadow is lighter than about 52% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VT 750 C Shadow weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 465 lb (210.9 kg) to 565 lb (256.3 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc to 749.5 cc |
| Torque | 47.2 lb-ft (64 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) to 3.86 US gal (14.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) to 24 lb (10.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1983 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.35 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.32 cc / lb to 1.61 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 62 lb / 100 cc to 75.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 485.5 lb (220.2 kg) to 589 lb (267.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 750 C Shadow weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VT 750 C Shadow weigh?
The source data gives 465 lb (210.9 kg) to 565 lb (256.3 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda VT 750 C Shadow weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 48th percentile for weight among 51 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Honda VT 750 C Shadow model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VT 750 C Shadow?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) to 24 lb (10.9 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) to 3.86 US gal (14.6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VT 750 C Shadow weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 695 lb (315.2 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda VT 750 C Shadow be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 485.5 lb (220.2 kg) to 589 lb (267.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the estimated Honda VT 750 C Shadow weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 485.5 lb (220.2 kg) to 589 lb (267.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda VT 750 C Shadow total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.2% to 4.4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Honda VT 750 C Shadow torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 8.35 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.