Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow motorcycle specifications include a 745 cc (45.46 cu in) engine, power of 88 hp (64.2 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 229 kg (504.9 lb).

Key specifications

1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003Model years
745 ccDisplacement
88 hpPower
66.0 Nm @ 3,000 rpmTorque
229 kgDry weight
700 mmSeat height
Model years covered
199719982000200120022003
Year-specific specification changes

The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
1998230 kg (507.1 lb)
Front brakes
2003Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Power
200043 hp (31.4 kW) @ 5,500 rpm
200145 hp (32.8 kW) @ 5,500 rpm
200245.2 hp (33.0 kW) @ 5,500 rpm
200345 hp (32.8 kW) @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
199863.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
200061.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
2001200363.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
Power/weight ratio
19980.1870 hp/kg
20000.1878 hp/kg
20010.1965 hp/kg
20020.1974 hp/kg
20030.1965 hp/kg

How the Honda VT 750 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.

Engine power88 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 62% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 75th percentile across Honda models.

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 height700 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 10% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 16th 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.

Engine power75th

88 hp — more powerful than about 75% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement74th

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

Seat height16th

700 mm — taller than about 16% of Honda models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 745 cc • Liquid cooled • 88 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 700 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.384 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 384.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 118.1 hp/L

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 745 cc (45.46 cu in)
Power 88 hp (64.2 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Torque 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
Valves per cylinder 3
Cooling system Liquid
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 229 kg (504.9 lb)
Seat height 700 mm (27.6 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.3843 hp/kg

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.