The Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 145 kg (319.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow 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 78% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 20th percentile across Honda models.
About 13% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 10th percentile across Honda models.
About 8% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 57th 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.
125 cc — larger displacement than about 20% of Honda models.
680 mm — taller than about 10% of Honda models.
14.5 L — larger than about 57% 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.
1,524
1,431
7% above average.
680
780
13% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/90-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.93:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 125 cc (7.63 cu in) |
| Torque | 10.7 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.9 ft.lbs) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 42.0 x 45 mm (1.7 x 1.8 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 80 mm (3.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 145 kg (319.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 680 mm (26.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,524 mm (60.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.50 L (3.83 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 111.0 km/h (69.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1034 hp/kg |
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