The Honda Shadow 750 series of cruisers began its history in 1983 with the introduction of the Honda NV750 Custom model, which was available in the markets of North America and Japan. In 1986, the motorcycle changed its name to the Shadow 750, which was updated both technically and visually. The then model was pretty much forced (which is typical for all Japanese cruisers of those years), giving out up to 66 hp. power. These versions are present at Japanese auctions, but due to their age, there are not so many of them.
Lineup:
Main competitors:
- Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan / Kawasaki VN 800 / Kawasaki VN 900
- Suzuki Boulevard C50 / Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder (Desperado) / Suzuki VS750
- Yamaha XV 750 Virago / Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star
In 1997, the first version with the name Honda VT750 Shadow entered the market in the American Classic Edition (A.C.E.) modification, which began the rapid growth of the model's popularity. The modification featured classic American features with deep fenders, wide spoked wheels and chain drive. In parallel, an internal Japanese modification was released - Honda Shadow 400.
In 2000, a new modification is added to the Shadow 750 line - the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit. In Japan it was sold under the name Slasher and in Europe as Black Widow . The model featured short fenders, a slender 19 'front wheel and a smaller fuel tank (13L instead of 14L in A.C.E.). The rest of the motorcycle was equipped with the same engine, chain drive and two carburetors.
In 2003, a modification of the Honda VT750C Shadow A.C.E. finally leaves the market, giving way to a new - '' Honda VT750C Aero . The new model received many technical changes regarding ergonomics, overall dimensions, front suspension, engine, intake system (using one carburetor instead of two) and drive (instead of a chain, the model received a cardan shaft and modified gear ratios).
In 2007, the modification of the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit (Slasher, Black Widow) leaves the market, giving way to the new Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit. The model visually resembles the previous modification, however, it is equipped with a 21 'front wheel, electronic fuel injection (since 2008, in 2007 - 1 carburetor), a cardan drive and a 14 liter tank. The Aero modification receives an injector.
In 2009, another modification appears - Honda VT750C2B Phantom. In some countries it was sold under the name Black Spirit . Despite the similarity of the name with the Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit, the Phantom modification is not associated with it, but is a version of the Aero in black, with a straight steering wheel and short fenders. Versions with ABS appear in the Aero modification.
In 2010, another modification was presented - ' Honda VT750RS Shadow . Marketed in Japan as Honda VT750S. Visually reminiscent of the classic model Honda VRX400. It differs from the entire line of the Shadow 750 with a shortened wheelbase, increased saddle height, increased ground clearance, practically the lowest curb weight (second only to the NV750 Custom), a 10-liter fuel tank and a chain drive.
In 2013, the RS modification leaves the market, and the Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit gets a version with ABS (referred to as VT750C2S). 2015 was the last year of production for the Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit.
Currently, only the Aero and Phantom versions are present in the production line.
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Specifications
Specifications Honda Shadow 750:
| Model | Honda VT750 Shadow |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | cruiser |
| Release year | 1983+ |
| Frame | steel tubular |
| Engine type | 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, V-45 ° - NV750 Custom, Shadow 750 (1986)
2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, V-Type 52 ° - Shadow 750 (1997+) |
| Working volume | 749.5cc - NV750 Custom, Shadow 750 (1986)
745 cc - Shadow 750 (1997+) |
| Bore / stroke | 79.5 x 75.5 mm - NV750 Custom, Shadow 750 (1986)
79.0 x 76.0mm - Shadow 750 (1997+) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6: 1 - NV750 Custom, Aero, VT750C2 Spirit, Phantom, RS
9.8: 1 - Shadow 750 (1986) 9.0: 1 - Shadow 750 A.C.E., VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | SOHC, 3 Valves Per Cylinder (with Hydraulic Clearance Bumpers - 1986 Shadow 750) |
| Fuel supply system | Carburetor, 1x Keihin 36 mm (VD7A) - NV750 Custom, Shadow 750 (1986)
Carburetor, 2x Keihin 34 mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E., VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) Carburetor, 1x Keihin 34 mm - Aero (2004-2006), VT750C2 Spirit (2007) PGM-Fi (Fuel Injection) - Aero (2007+), VT750C2 Spirit (2008-2015), Phantom, Shadow RS |
| Ignition type | digital transistor |
| Maximum power | 66.0 h.p. (48.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm - NV750 Custom
60.0 h.p. (44.0 kW) @ 7000 rpm - Shadow 750 (1986) 45.0 h.p. (33.1 kW) @ 5500 rpm - Shadow 750 A.C.E., VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) 44.0 h.p. (32.0 kW) @ 5500 rpm - Aero, Phantom, VT750C2 Spirit 42.0 h.p. (31.0 kW) @ 5500 rpm - Shadow RS (VT750S) |
| Maximum torque | 67 Nm (6.8 kg * m) @ 6000 rpm - NV750 Custom
69 Nm (7.0 kg * m) @ 5500 rpm - Shadow 750 (1986) 66 Nm (6.7 kg * m) @ 3000 rpm - Shadow 750 A.C.E., VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) 62 Nm (6.3 kg * m) @ 4500 rpm - Aero (2004-2006) 62 Nm (6.3 kg * m) @ 3500 rpm - Aero (2007+), Phantom, VT750C2 Spirit 59 Nm (6.0 kg * m) @ 3500 rpm - Shadow RS |
| Gearbox | 6-speed - NV750 Custom, Shadow 750 (1986)
5-speed - Shadow 750 (1997+) |
| Drive type | gimbal - NV750 Custom, Shadow 750 (1986), Aero, VT750C2 Shadow Spirit, Phantom
chain - Shadow A.C.E., VT750DC Shadow Spirit (Black Widow, Slasher), Shadow RS |
| Front tire size | 110 / 90-19 (62H) - NV750 Custom
100 / 90-19 (57H) - Shadow 750 (1986), RS 120 / 90-17 (64S) - Shadow 750 A.C.E., Aero, Phantom 110 / 80-19 (59S) - VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) 90 / 90-21 M / C (54S) - VT750C2 Spirit |
| Rear tire size | 140 / 90-15 (70H) - NV750 Custom, Shadow 750 (1986)
170 / 80-15M / C (77S) - Shadow 750 A.C.E. 160 / 80-15M / C (74S) - Aero, VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow), VT750C2 Spirit, Phantom 150/80-B16 M / C (71H) - Shadow RS |
| Front brakes | 2 drives - NV750 Custom
Single disc, 2-piston caliper - Shadow 750 (1986) Single disc, 296 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | drum
Single disc, 2-piston caliper - VT750C2S Spirit (ABS), Aero VT750CS (ABS) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork, 145mm - NV750 Custom
Telescopic Fork 140mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E. Telescopic Fork, 108mm - VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) Telescopic Fork, 117mm - Aero, Phantom Telescopic Fork, 115mm - VT750C2 Spirit Telescopic Fork, 118mm - Shadow RS |
| Rear suspension | swingarm with two shock absorbers, 103 mm - NV750 Custom
swingarm with two shock absorbers, 90 mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E., Aero, VT750C2 Spirit, Phantom, RS linkage with two shock absorbers, 80 mm - VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) |
| Motorcycle length | 2190mm - NV750 Custom (1983)
2310mm - Shadow 750 (1986), VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) 2455 mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E. (1997-1999) 2450 mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E. (2000-2001), Deluxe 2510 mm - Aero 2430 mm - VT750C2 Spirit 2405 mm - Phantom 2295mm - Shadow RS (VT750S) |
| Motorcycle width | 860mm - NV750 Custom (1983)
805mm - Shadow 750 (1986) 945 mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E. (1997-1999) 925 mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E. (2000-2001), Deluxe 840 mm - VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) 940 mm - Aero (2003-2007) 920 mm - Aero (2008+) 835 mm - VT750C2 Spirit 825 mm - Phantom 870mm - Shadow RS (VT750S) |
| Motorcycle height | 1200mm - NV750 Custom (1983)
1190 mm - Shadow 750 (1986) 1105 mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E. (1997-1999) 1085 mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E. (2000-2001), Deluxe 1080 mm - VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) 1090 mm - Aero (2003-2007) 1125 mm - Aero (2008+) 1130 mm - VT750C2 Spirit 1090 mm - Phantom 1135mm - Shadow RS (VT750S) |
| Wheelbase | 1525mm - NV750 Custom (1983)
1605 mm - Shadow 750 (1986) 1615 mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E. (1997-1999), VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) 1610 mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E. (2000-2001), Deluxe 1640 mm - Aero, Phantom 1655 mm - VT750C2 Spirit 1560mm - Shadow RS (VT750S) |
| Saddle height | 760mm - NV750 Custom (1983)
695mm - Shadow 750 (1986), Shadow 750 A.C.E. (1997-1999) 675 mm - Shadow 750 A.C.E. (2000-2001), Deluxe 645 mm - VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) 660 mm - Aero 655 mm - VT750C2 Spirit 650mm - Phantom 750mm - Shadow RS (VT750S) |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 7.02 sec - Shadow RS
7.31 sec - Aero 6.83 sec - A.C.E. |
| Maximum speed | 177 km / h - Shadow RS
164 km / h - Aero 159 km / h - A.C.E. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.5 L (including 2.5 L reserve) - NV750 Custom, Shadow 750 (1986)
14.0 L (including reserve - 3.6 L) - Shadow 750 A.C.E., Aero, VT750C2 Spirit, Phantom 13.0 L (including reserve - 4.0 L) - VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) 10.0 L (including reserve - 2.5 L) - Shadow RS |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 211 kg - NV750 Custom (1983)
221 kg - Shadow 750 (1986), VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) 228 kg - Shadow 750 A.C.E. 235 kg - Aero (2003-2007) 241 kg - Aero (2008+, non-ABS) 246 kg - Aero (2009+, ABS) |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 225 kg - NV750 Custom (1983)
236 kg - Shadow 750 (1986), VT750DC (Spirit, Slasher, Black Widow) 245 kg - Shadow 750 A.C.E. 258 kg - Aero (2008+, non-ABS) 263 kg - Aero (2009+, ABS) 243 kg - VT750C2 Spirit 246 kg - VT750C2 Spirit (California) 250 kg - Phantom 232 kg - Shadow RS (VT750S) |
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption on injection versions of the Honda Shadow 750 is 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers. The exact value depends on the riding style.
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