The Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow motorcycle specifications include a 745 cc (45.46 cu in) engine, power of 45.2 hp (33.0 kW) @ 5,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 221 kg (487.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow 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 17% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.
About 32% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 74th percentile across Honda models.
About 17% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 1st percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th 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.
45.2 hp — more powerful than about 49% of Honda models with power data.
745 cc — larger displacement than about 74% of Honda models.
645 mm — taller than about 1% of Honda models.
13.4 L — larger than about 49% 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.
2,310
2,078
11% above average.
800
827
3% below average.
1,070
1,161
8% below average.
1,640
1,431
15% above average.
645
780
17% below average.
140
184
24% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-19 59S |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/80-15M/C 74S |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.205 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 204.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 60.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.04:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 745 cc (45.46 cu in) |
| Power | 45.2 hp (33.0 kW) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 76 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 80 mm (3.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 110/80-19 59S |
| Rear tire | 160/80-15M/C 74S |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 221 kg (487.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 645 mm (25.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,310 mm (90.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,070 mm (42.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,640 mm (64.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.40 L (3.54 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.80 L (1.27 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2045 hp/kg |
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