For the 2009 model year, the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 508.2 lb (230.5 kg).
Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit is heavier than about 79.2% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 508.2 lb (230.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Torque | 48 lb-ft (65.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.86 US gal (14.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24 lb (10.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.45 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.47 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 532.1 lb (241.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit?
Listed dry weight is 508.2 lb (230.5 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 79th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit 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 VT750DC Shadow Spirit with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 688.2 lb (312.1 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 532.1 lb (241.4 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much heavier is the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 532.1 lb (241.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.45 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.47 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 114.6 lb (52 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.