VT 750 C2 Shadow

1998 Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1998 Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow relies on a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 43 HP (31.4 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 63 Nm (46.5 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 57.7 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,500 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the VT 750 C2 Shadow measures 230 kg (507 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.35 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.