VT 750 C2 Shadow

1997 Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow custom - cruiser motorcycle, Honda relies on a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 88 HP (64.2 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 66 Nm (48.7 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 118.1 HP per liter and a 6,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 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 VT 750 C2 Shadow measures 229 kg (505 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.6 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 700 mm (27.6 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 6 indexed model years from 1997 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.