VT 750 C3 DC Black Widow

2001 Honda VT 750 C3 DC Black Widow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2001 Honda VT 750 C3 DC Black Widow pairs a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 C3 DC Black Widow measures 221 kg (487 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.91 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 675 mm (26.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,640 mm (64.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13.4-liter (3.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 146 km/h (91 mph).