At the heart of the 2006 Honda VT 750 C4 Shadow custom - cruiser motorcycle, Honda pairs a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 43 HP (31.4 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60.5 Nm (44.6 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) 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 C4 Shadow measures 239 kg (527 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.56 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 660 mm (26 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 11.4-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
57.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.18 HP/kg (5.56 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,000–5,500 rpm
Standover Height
660 mm (26 in)
Engine
Displacement745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, two-stroke
Power43.0 HP (31.4 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque60.5 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.6 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 41 mm
Front Travel127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Rear Travel89 mm (3.5 inches)
Wheelbase1615 mm (63.6 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/90-17
Rear Tyre160/80-15
Front BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø180 mm (7.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight239.0 kg (526.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1799 HP/kg
Seat Height660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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