Across the 2011 and 2013 model years, the Honda VT750C2 Shadow motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 553.4 lb (251 kg) and dry weights ranging from 549 lb (249 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VT750C2 Shadow 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT750C2 Shadow?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT750C2 Shadow is lighter than about 51.5% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VT750C2 Shadow weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 553.4 lb (251 kg) |
| Dry weight | 549 lb (249 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| 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) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.53 lb-ft / 100 lb to 8.6 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.35 cc / lb to 1.36 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 73.7 lb / 100 cc to 74.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 571.9 lb (259.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT750C2 Shadow weight FAQ
What is the Honda VT750C2 Shadow dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2011 and 2013 years, listed wet/running weight is 553.4 lb (251 kg) and listed dry weight is 549 lb (249 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda VT750C2 Shadow lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 49th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
Which Honda VT750C2 Shadow years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VT750C2 Shadow?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VT750C2 Shadow and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 733.4 lb (332.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much heavier is the Honda VT750C2 Shadow with a full tank?
The page calculates about 571.9 lb (259.4 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.
What is the Honda VT750C2 Shadow torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 8.53 lb-ft per 100 lb to 8.6 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Honda VT750C2 Shadow engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.35 cc per lb to 1.36 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Honda VT750C2 Shadow years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2011 is the lightest at 549 lb (249 kg), while 2013 is the heaviest at 553.4 lb (251 kg).
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.