Across 4 covered model years from 2009 to 2015, the Honda VT750C Shadow motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 553.4 lb (251 kg) to 621.7 lb (282 kg) and dry weights ranging from 565 lb (256.3 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VT750C Shadow weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Honda VT750C Shadow?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT750C Shadow is heavier than about 67.9% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VT750C Shadow weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 553.4 lb (251 kg) to 621.7 lb (282 kg) |
| Dry weight | 565 lb (256.3 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Power | 44.9 hp |
| Torque | 47.2 lb-ft (64 Nm) to 47.9 lb-ft (65 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.86 US gal (14.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24 lb (10.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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 | 7.95 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.58 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.59 lb-ft / 100 lb to 8.66 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.2 cc / lb to 1.35 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 74.3 lb / 100 cc to 83.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% to 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 589 lb (267.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT750C Shadow weight FAQ
What does the Honda VT750C Shadow weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 553.4 lb (251 kg) to 621.7 lb (282 kg) for wet/running weight and 565 lb (256.3 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda VT750C Shadow heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 68th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda VT750C 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 VT750C Shadow fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.86 US gal (14.6 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24 lb (10.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VT750C Shadow with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 801.7 lb (363.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda VT750C Shadow have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 7.95 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 31st percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Honda VT750C Shadow with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 589 lb (267.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda VT750C Shadow total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.9% to 4.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Honda VT750C Shadow torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.59 lb-ft per 100 lb to 8.66 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.