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VT 750 C2

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Power
45 HP
Top Speed
145 km/h
Torque
63 Nm
Engine
745 ccm

1999 Honda VT 750 C2 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1999 Honda VT 750 C2 relies on a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. 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 measures 249 kg (549 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.53 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 720 mm (28.3 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 paired with a rated consumption of 5.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 264 km (164 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph).

Specific Output
60.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.18 HP/kg (5.53 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,000–5,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~264 km (164 mi)
Engine
Displacement 745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Power 45.0 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque 63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression 9.0:1
Bore x Stroke 79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 3
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
0-100 km/h 6.50 seconds
60-140 km/h 14.60 seconds
Fuel Consumption 5.30 litres/100 km (18.9 km/l or 44.38 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 123.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Travel 90 mm (3.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1615 mm (63.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/90-17
Rear Tyre 170/80-15
Front Brakes Single disc
Front Brake Ø 296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake
Rear Brake Ø 180 mm (7.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 249.0 kg (549.0 pounds)
Seat Height 720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Other
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