Honda VT 750 C Shadow

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Honda
VT 750 C
Manufacturer Honda
Sales description Shadow
Production period 1988 to 2008
class motorcycle
design type Cruiser
Motor data
liquid-cooled V-engine
Displacement  (cm³) 745
Power  (kW / PS ) 34/46 at 5500 min -1
Torque  ( N m ) 63 at 3500 min -1
Top speed (  km / h) 149
transmission 5/6 courses
drive Chain drive RC 44, RC 48
Cardan drive : RC 14, RC 29, RC 50, RC 53
Brakes 296mm front
disc brakes, 276mm rear disc brakes
Wheelbase  (mm) 1640
Seat height (cm) 65.8
Empty weight  (kg) 250

The VT 750 C Shadow is a cruiser motorcycle from the Japanese vehicle manufacturer Honda .

Model history

  • 1983–1988: Honda VT 750 C "Shadow" (RC 14, cardan drive )
  • 1987: Honda VT 750 C (RC 29, cardan drive)
  • 1997: Honda VT 750 C, C2 "Ace Shadow" (RC 44, chain drive )
  • 2001: Honda VT 750 DC1 "Black Widow" (RC 48, chain drive)
  • 2004: Honda VT 750 C4 "Shadow" (RC 50, cardan drive)
  • 2007: Honda VT 750 C7 "Shadow" (RC 53, cardan drive)

Technical specifications

The liquid-cooled four - stroke engine has a displacement of 749 cm³ and generates a maximum output of 34 kW (46 hp). The cylinder angle of the transversely installed V-engine is 52 °. The two cylinders have a bore of 79 mm in diameter, the pistons have a stroke of 76 mm with a compression ratio of 9.6: 1.

Related models

Related to the Honda VT 750 C Shadow is the Honda VF 750 C model , which differs mainly in the engine. VT stands for V Twin, so it is a two-cylinder while VF denotes the models with four cylinders (V Four). The C stands for "Custom" and denotes Chopper . Because of the emissions regulations, mainly in California, the RC 14 was sold in the USA with a 700 cm³ engine under the designation Honda VT 700 C (RC 19).

Reviews

“A mere 45 hp from 750 cubic capacity? Who does a "tired" long fork attract from behind the stove? Quite simply: All those for whom the journey is the goal. "

- Touring driver, edition 09/2003

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Lots of light. In: Touring Driver. September 1, 2003, accessed March 17, 2013 .