Shadow VT750DC
Hondas venerable VT750DC has continued to valiantly hold its own against more recent offerings by other manufacturers as a dependable, low-cost introduction to the mid-sized cruiser class.

£ 5,349 on the road
 


Engine
Engine Type  Liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 52° V-twin 
Engine Displacement  745cc 
Bore & Stroke  79 x 76mm 
Compression Ratio  9:01 
Carburation  34mm CV-type x 2 
Max. Power Output  44 bhp at 5,500 rpm 
Max. Torque  63Nm at 3,000 rpm 
Ignition  Capacitor Discharge (CDI) with electronic advance 
Starter  Electric 
Transmission
Gearbox  5-speed 
Final Drive  'O'-Ring sealed chain   
Dimensions and Weight
Length x Width x Height  2,310 x 800 x 1,070mm 
Wheelbase  1,640mm
Seat Height  675mm 
Ground Clearance  140mm  
Fuel Capacity  14 litres (including 3.6 litre reserve) 
Dry Weight  221kg
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Wheels Front  19 x MT2.15 steel rim/wire spoke 
Wheels Rear  15M/C x MT3.50 steel rim/wire spoke 
Tyres Front  110/80-19 (59S) 
Tyres Rear  160/80-15M/C (74S) 
Suspension Front  41mm telescopic fork, 108mm axle travel 
Suspension Rear  Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 80mm axle travel 
Brakes Front  296mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston calliper 
Brakes Rear  180mm leading/trailing drum