Honda Shadow RS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda Shadow RS motorcycle specifications include a 745 cc (45.46 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 230 kg (507 lb).

Key specifications

2010-2017Model years
745 ccDisplacement
64.0 Nm @ 3,500 rpmTorque
230 kgDry weight
747 mmSeat height
10.6 LFuel tank
1,562 mmWheelbase
131 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20102011201220132014201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Final drive
20112017Chain (final drive)
Front brakes
2011Double disc. Two-piston calipers
2012Single disc. Twin-piston caliper
20132017Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front suspension
2011201741mm fork
Fuel system
20122017Injection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 34mm throttle body
Rear brakes
2011Expanding brake (drum brake). Sigle piston
Rear suspension
20112017Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Wheelbase
201220171,560 mm (61.4 inches)
Fuel capacity
201220179.84 L (2.60 US gal)
Ignition
2011CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
20122017Digital with 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder

How the Honda Shadow RS 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.

Displacement745 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 32% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 74th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height747 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity10.6 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 21% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 35th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement74th

745 cc — larger displacement than about 74% of Honda models.

Seat height32nd

747 mm — taller than about 32% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity35th

10.6 L — larger than about 35% 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.

Overall length2,510 mm
This bike

2,510

Honda avg

2,078

21% above average.

Overall width920 mm
This bike

920

Honda avg

827

11% above average.

Overall height1,125 mm
This bike

1,125

Honda avg

1,161

3% below average.

Wheelbase1,562 mm
This bike

1,562

Honda avg

1,431

9% above average.

Seat height747 mm
This bike

747

Honda avg

780

4% below average.

Ground clearance131 mm
This bike

131

Honda avg

184

29% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 745 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,562 mmSeat 747 mmClearance 131 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 150/80-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-19
Rear tire size 150/80-16
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 150 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 16 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 745 cc (45.46 cu in)
Torque 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 79.0 x 76 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. PGM-FI
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Fully transistorised electronic
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel
Rear suspension Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 100/90-19
Rear tire 150/80-16

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 230 kg (507 lb)
Seat height 747 mm (29.4 inches)
Overall length 2,510 mm (98.8 inches)
Overall width 920 mm (36.2 inches)
Overall height 1,125 mm (44.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,562 mm (61.5 inches)
Ground clearance 131 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 10.60 L (2.80 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.1953 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Pearl White, Metallic Gray
Price as new US$ 7799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.