VT 125 Shadow

2000 Honda VT 125 Shadow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2000 Honda VT 125 Shadow features a 124.5 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11 Nm (8.1 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 120.5 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (11,000 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 VT 125 Shadow measures 145 kg (320 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.67 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 680 mm (26.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,524 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1999 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.