Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2002 Honda VT 750 CD Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe pairs a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches) with a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the VT 750 CD Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe measures 229 kg (505 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 701 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 16.8-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Standover Height
701 mm (27.6 in)
Engine
Displacement745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Travel89 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
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight229.0 kg (504.9 pounds)
Seat Height701 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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