Honda VT 125 Shadow

Honda (motorcycle)

VT 125 Shadow
Manufacturer	Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Production period	1999 to 2009
class	motorcycle
design type	Cruiser
Motor data
Four-stroke engine , liquid-cooled 90 ° V2 engine, two 22 mm constant pressure carburetors, uncontrolled catalytic converter (EURO 2)
Displacement (cm³)	124
Power (kW / PS )	11/15 at 11,000 rpm
Torque ( N m )	10.5 at 8,500 rpm
Top speed ( km / h)	103

transmission	Five-speed
drive	Chain drive , O-ring chain ,
Brakes	vo. 240 mm single disc brake with double piston brake caliper / rear 130 mm drum brake
Wheelbase (mm)	1,530
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm):	2,300 × 890 × 1,110
Seat height (cm)	68.0
Empty weight (kg)	145 (dry)
Previous model	Honda Rebel 125
successor	none

Until 2003 there were the variants Shadow VT 125 C (model JC 29) and Shadow VT 125 C2 (model JC31) in the colors black metallic or red metallic. From 2004 to 2006 there was only the C2 variant with an optional two-tone paintwork. Since 2007 this model has only been available in the colors Spangle Silver Metallic and Black Metallic .

Due to its quite wide tank and thick chrome-plated exhaust, only the experienced biker can usually tell that it is a 125cc.

technology

The V-2 engine of the VT125 to 2006 is identical with that of the Honda Varadero 125 and provides 11 kW (15 HP) at a rotational speed of 11,000 min ^-1 , the maximum torque of 10.2 Nm is at 8,500 min ^-1 achieved. The exhaust gas is processed by an uncontrolled catalytic converter in accordance with the Euro 2 standard . The rear wheel of the machine is driven by a chain drive with a 14-tooth pinion . The Shadow's tank holds 14.2 liters (including a 2 liter reserve). Depending on the driving style, up to 400 km can be covered.

The Honda Shadow VT 125 has an empty weight of 162 kg and a top speed according to the vehicle registration of 103 km / h.

price

According to the manufacturer's recommended retail price, the retail price for a current model without extras was € 4,290. As with any motorcycle, however, this price can also be increased significantly with accessories.

Individual evidence

^ RRP of the manufacturer ( Memento from February 26, 2008 in the Internet Archive )

Web links

Commons : Honda VT 125 - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

[1] RRP of the manufacturer ( Memento from February 26, 2008 in the Internet Archive )