VT 750 C2 Shadow

2001 Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2001 Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow features a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45 HP (32.8 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 60.4 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 indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the VT 750 C2 Shadow measures 229 kg (505 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (5.09 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, combined with a 1,615 mm (63.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph).

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.