The Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit motorcycle specifications include a 745 cc (45.46 cu in) engine, power of 43 hp (31.4 kW) @ 5,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 248 kg (546.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit 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 21% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 45th percentile across Honda models.
About 32% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 74th percentile across Honda models.
About 26% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 75th percentile across Honda models.
About 13% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 9th percentile across Honda models.
About 22% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 65th 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.
43 hp — more powerful than about 45% of Honda models with power data.
745 cc — larger displacement than about 74% of Honda models.
248 kg — heavier than about 75% of Honda models, or lighter than about 25%.
676 mm — taller than about 9% of Honda models.
16.4 L — larger than about 65% 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.
1,646
1,431
15% above average.
676
780
13% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Front tire pressure | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.70 L (2.85 US qt) |
| Oil filter | ProFilter PF-303B |
| Spark plug | NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9 |
| Chain size | 525 |
| Chain links | 122 |
| Sprocket sizes | 17/42 (front/rear) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.173 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 173.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 57.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.04:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2002 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 745 cc (45.46 cu in) |
| Power | 43 hp (31.4 kW) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 60.5 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 76 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Two 36mm diaphragm-type CV |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 2.70 L (2.85 US qt) |
| Oil filter | ProFilter PF-303B |
| Spark plugs | NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Chain size | 525 |
| Chain links | 122 |
| Sprockets | 17/42 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm Telescopic fork. |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 81 mm (3.2 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 110/80-19 |
| Rear tire | 160/80-15 |
| Front tire pressure | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 248 kg (546.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 225 kg (496 lb) |
| Seat height | 676 mm (26.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,646 mm (64.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.40 L (4.33 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1911 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Battery | YTZ14S |
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Other specifications
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
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| Coolant | 2.00 L (0.53 US gal) |
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.