Across 6 covered model years from 1997 to 2003, the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 504.9 lb (229 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg).
Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow is lighter than about 55.9% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 504.9 lb (229 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Power | 43 hp to 88 hp |
| Torque | 45 lb-ft (61 Nm) to 48.7 lb-ft (66 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.52 hp / 100 lb to 17.43 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.74 lb / hp to 11.74 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.91 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.64 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.47 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.8 lb / 100 cc to 68.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 527.9 lb (239.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow?
Listed dry weight is 504.9 lb (229 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 44th percentile among 51 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 684.9 lb (310.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 8.52 hp per 100 lb to 17.43 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 55th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 527.9 lb (239.4 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 527.9 lb (239.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.91 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.64 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.