The Honda Shadow Aero motorcycle specifications include a 745 cc (45.46 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235.6 kg (519.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda Shadow Aero compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 32% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 74th percentile across Honda models.
About 16% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 5th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 56th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
745 cc — larger displacement than about 74% of Honda models.
658 mm — taller than about 5% of Honda models.
14 L — larger than about 56% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,638
1,431
15% above average.
658
780
16% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/90-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.04:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 745 cc (45.46 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 76 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Single 34mm CV type |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability; |
| Front wheel travel | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 89 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Rake | 32.7° |
| Trail | 161 mm (6.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 120/90-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 235.6 kg (519.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 658 mm (25.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,638 mm (64.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Candy Red, Black/Candy Red, Black/Metallic Silver, Black/Pearl Blue, Metallic Silver/Pearl White |
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| Price as new | US$ 6299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Model ID: VT750 |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.