Honda Shadow VT125C: specs and comparison
Honda Shadow VT125C (Cruiser, 1999-2007): 125 cc engine, 10.9 kW / 15 bhp, 163 kg, seat height 680 mm. Licence: A1 / 125.
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Honda Shadow VT125C1999-2007 · 125 cc · 11 kW
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Specs
Generation 1999-2007
| Years | 1999-2007 |
|---|---|
| Type | Cruiser |
| Licence | A1 / 125 |
| Engine | 125 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 10.9 kW / 15 bhp |
| Weight | 163 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 680 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 14 l |
| Fuel use | 101 mpg (2.8 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 265 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £1,600 - £2,400 |
Why it's worth it
- Proven, reliable engine
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Long range (220 miles+)
- Low seat: up to 780 mm
Watch out
- Struggles at motorway speeds
- Budget build quality
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Corrosion: frame, exhaust, fasteners
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- Keeway Superlight 150 149 cc · 9 kW · seat 730 mm
Questions
Is the Honda Shadow VT125C A2-legal?
Yes: 10.9 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Honda Shadow VT125C?
680 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Honda Shadow VT125C weigh?
163 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Honda Shadow VT125C?
About 101 mpg (2.8 l/100 km); with the 14 l tank that is roughly 265 miles (430 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.