Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit motorcycle dimensions for 2009 is length 95.4 in (2,424 mm), wheelbase 65.1 in (1,653 mm), seat height 25.7 in (652 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.2 in (132 mm).

Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit dimensions at a glance

Overall length
95.4 in (2,424 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
65.1 in (1,653 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
25.7 in (652 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.2 in (132 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Honda models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.

Length95.4 in (2,424 mm)
Observed category range: 53.6 in (1,362 mm) to 114.7 in (2,913 mm)
Wheelbase65.1 in (1,653 mm)
Observed category range: 35.2 in (895 mm) to 75.7 in (1,923 mm)
Seat height25.7 in (652 mm)
Observed category range: 23.2 in (590 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance5.2 in (132 mm)
Observed category range: 3.3 in (85 mm) to 13.2 in (336 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.

Length94th percentile
This model
95.4 in (2,424 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
12.8 in above the category median from 192 comparable Honda models.
Wheelbase89th percentile
This model
65.1 in (1,653 mm)
Category median
57.5 in (1,460 mm)
7.6 in above the category median from 263 comparable Honda models.
Seat height4th percentile
This model
25.7 in (652 mm)
Category median
30.7 in (780 mm)
5 in below the category median from 264 comparable Honda models.
Clearance27th percentile
This model
5.2 in (132 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
0.5 in below the category median from 194 comparable Honda models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 25.7 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.2% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 30.4 in (771 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

8%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 95.4 in (2,424 mm) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 12.8 in above median
Wheelbase 65.1 in (1,653 mm) 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 7.6 in above median
Seat height 25.7 in (652 mm) 30.7 in (780 mm) 5 in below median
Ground clearance 5.2 in (132 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 0.5 in below median

Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2009 95.4 in (2,424 mm) 65.1 in (1,653 mm) 25.7 in (652 mm) 5.2 in (132 mm)

Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit dimensions FAQ

Is the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 25.7 in (652 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 5 in below the category median.

Does the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 65.1 in (1,653 mm), giving the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 7.6 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.2% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.2 in (132 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.5 in below the category median.

Is the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit compact or large?

The representative overall length is 95.4 in (2,424 mm), making the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit among the longest comparable Honda models. 12.8 in above the category median.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit?

The main listed figures are overall length 95.4 in (2,424 mm), wheelbase 65.1 in (1,653 mm), seat height 25.7 in (652 mm), and ground clearance 5.2 in (132 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.