Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2014 Honda Shadow RS relies on a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches) with a 9.6:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Shadow RS measures 228.2 kg (503 lbs) wet (curb). 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 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 9.84-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 234 km (145 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
Theoretical Range
~234 km (145 mi)
Engine
Displacement745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details52 degrees V-twin
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 34mm throttle body
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital with 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelineO-ring-sealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases97.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsMeets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Chassis
Rake32.3°
Trail134 mm (5.3 inches)
Front Suspension41mm fork
Front Travel117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Rear Travel89 mm (3.5 inches)
Wheelbase1560 mm (61.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-19
Rear Tyre150/80-16
Front BrakesDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.228.2 kg (503.0 pounds)
Seat Height747 mm (29.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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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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