VF 750 C Shadow

1996 Honda VF 750 C Shadow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1996 Honda VF 750 C Shadow features a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) v4, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 87 HP (63.5 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 69.6 Nm (51.3 lb-ft) at 7,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 116.3 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (7,250 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the VF 750 C Shadow measures 229 kg (505 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.63 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 710 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1995 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.