The Honda VT 125 Shadow motorcycle specifications include a 124.7 cc (7.61 cu in) engine, power of 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 11,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 145 kg (319.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda VT 125 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 72% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Honda models.
About 78% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 14th 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.
15 hp — more powerful than about 22% of Honda models with power data.
125 cc — larger displacement than about 14% of Honda models.
14.5 L — larger than about 57% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.103 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 103.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 120.3 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 124.7 cc (7.61 cu in) |
| Power | 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 145 kg (319.7 lb) |
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| 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 | 110.0 km/h (68.4 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.1034 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.