Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit Weight (547lb)

Quick answer

For the 2002 model year, the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 546.7 lb (248 kg) and a dry weight of 496 lb (225 kg).

Wet / running weight546.7 lb (248 kg)
Dry weight496 lb (225 kg)
Fuel capacity4.33 US gal (16.4 L)
Full tank fuel weight26.9 lb (12.2 kg)
Model years covered
2002

Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit is heavier than about 71.4% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
546.7 lb (248 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 452.6 lb (205.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight546.7 lb (248 kg)
Dry weight496 lb (225 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider696.7 lb (316 kg)bike + rider • bike is 78.5% of total mass
180 lb rider726.7 lb (329.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.2% of total mass
210 lb rider756.7 lb (343.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.2% of total mass

Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit weight & related specs

Model years covered 2002
Wet / running weight 546.7 lb (248 kg)
Dry weight 496 lb (225 kg)
Engine displacement 745 cc
Torque 44.6 lb-ft (60.5 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.33 US gal (16.4 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 26.9 lb (12.2 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 8.16 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.36 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 73.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.9%
Weight with full tank 523 lb (237.2 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit is heavier than about 71.4% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 4.33 US gal (16.4 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 26.9 lb (12.2 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit weight FAQ

How much does the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 546.7 lb (248 kg), while dry weight is 496 lb (225 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 71st percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit?

A full tank works out to about 26.9 lb (12.2 kg) from the listed 4.33 US gal (16.4 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 726.7 lb (329.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the estimated Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit weight with a full tank of gas?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 523 lb (237.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

What is the difference between Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit dry and wet weight?

Available years with both measurements show about 50.7 lb (23 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.

How much torque does the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit have per 100 lb?

Available data gives 8.16 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

What is the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit displacement per pound?

The model has about 1.36 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What is the Honda VT 750 DC Shadow Spirit weight difference versus the category median?

The representative wet weight is about 94.2 lb (42.7 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 452.6 lb (205.3 kg) in this dataset.

Official information note

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.