The Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow motorcycle dimensions for 1997-2003 is length 96.7 in (2,455 mm), width 38.6 in (980 mm), height 43.7 in (1,110 mm), wheelbase 63.6 in (1,615 mm), seat height 27.6 in (700 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.6 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
65.8% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 33.1 in (840 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 25.9 sq ft (2.41 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 96.7 in (2,455 mm) | 96.6 in (2,454 mm) | 0 in above median |
| Width | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 35.2 in (894 mm) | 3.4 in above median |
| Height | 43.7 in (1,110 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 64.7 in (1,643 mm) | 1.1 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 27.6 in (700 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 27.6 in (700 mm) | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 96.7 in (2,455 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.7 in (1,110 mm) | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2003 | 96.7 in (2,455 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | — | 63.6 in (1,615 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.6 in (700 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.4 in above the category median.
Does the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.6 in (1,615 mm), giving the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow compact or large?
The representative overall length is 96.7 in (2,455 mm), making the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow around the middle of its category for overall length. 0 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 25.9 sq ft (2.41 m²).
What do the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 38.6 in (980 mm) and representative height is 43.7 in (1,110 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Honda models. The height is lower than most comparable Honda models.
Did the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.