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
Displacement745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power45.0 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
0-100 km/h6.50 seconds
60-140 km/h14.60 seconds
Fuel Consumption5.30 litres/100 km (18.9 km/l or 44.38 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases123.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Travel90 mm (3.5 inches)
Wheelbase1615 mm (63.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/90-17
Rear Tyre170/80-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake
Rear Brake Ø180 mm (7.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.249.0 kg (549.0 pounds)
Seat Height720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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