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