The Honda VT 750 C4 Shadow motorcycle specifications include a 745 cc (45.46 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 239 kg (526.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda VT 750 C4 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 32% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 74th percentile across Honda models.
About 15% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 6th percentile across Honda models.
About 15% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 38th 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.
745 cc — larger displacement than about 74% of Honda models.
660 mm — taller than about 6% of Honda models.
11.4 L — larger than about 38% 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.
2,510
2,078
21% above average.
1,615
1,431
13% above average.
660
780
15% below average.
130
184
29% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/90-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.04:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 745 cc (45.46 cu in) |
| Torque | 60.5 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 76 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front wheel travel | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 89 mm (3.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 120/90-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 239 kg (526.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,510 mm (98.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,615 mm (63.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.40 L (3.01 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.60 L (0.95 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1799 hp/kg |
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