At the heart of the 2010 Honda Shadow RS custom - cruiser motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44.9 HP (32.8 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 64 Nm (47.2 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 60.3 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (5,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Shadow RS measures 230 kg (507 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (5.12 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 747 mm (29.4 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,562 mm (61.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 10.6-liter (2.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2010 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
60.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.2 HP/kg (5.12 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,500–5,500 rpm
Standover Height
747 mm (29.4 in)
Engine
Displacement745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power44.9 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionFully transistorised electronic
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis
Front Suspension41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel
Rear SuspensionDual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel
Wheelbase1562 mm (61.5 inches)
Ground Clearance131 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-19
Rear Tyre150/80-16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight230.0 kg (507.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1953 HP/kg
Seat Height747 mm (29.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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