Honda Shadow VT750C: specs and comparison
Honda Shadow VT750C (Cruiser, 1998-2013): 745 cc engine, 32.8 kW / 44 bhp, 251 kg (kerb weight), seat height 655 mm. Licence: A2.
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Honda Shadow VT750C1998-2013 · 745 cc · 33 kW
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Specs
Generation 1998-2013
| Years | 1998-2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | Cruiser |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 745 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 32.8 kW / 44 bhp |
| Weight | 251 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 655 mm |
| Suspension travel | front 117 mm, rear 90 mm |
| Max load | 194 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS optional |
| Drive / gearbox | shaft, manual |
| Tank | 14.6 l |
| Fuel use | 54 mpg (5.2 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 150 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £3,100 - £6,600 |
Why it's worth it
- Proven, reliable engine
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Comfortable riding position
- Low seat: up to 780 mm
Watch out
- Cramped for tall riders
- Heavy: 230 kg or more
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Corrosion: frame, exhaust, fasteners
- Clutch: slipping under load, heavy lever
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Questions
Is the Honda Shadow VT750C A2-legal?
Yes: 32.8 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 VT750C?
655 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 VT750C weigh?
251 kg (kerb weight).
What is the fuel use and range of the Honda Shadow VT750C?
About 54 mpg (5.2 l/100 km); with the 14.6 l tank that is roughly 150 miles (240 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.