For the 2012 model year, the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg).
Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit is lighter than about 51.5% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 553.4 lb (251 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Power | 44.9 hp |
| Torque | 47.2 lb-ft (64 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.11 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.32 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.53 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.35 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 74.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit weight FAQ
What is the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 553.4 lb (251 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit lighter or heavier than other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 49th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 733.4 lb (332.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.11 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 42nd percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.2% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 8.53 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.35 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.