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Power/Weight
0.2 hp/kg
Torque
63 Nm
Engine
745 ccm
Technical Overview
2002 Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2002 Honda VT 750 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 45.2 HP (33 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 60.7 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 indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the VT 750 DC Black Widow measures 221 kg (487 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.89 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 645 mm (25.4 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.
Specific Output
60.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.2 HP/kg (4.89 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,000–5,500 rpm
Standover Height
645 mm (25.4 in)
Engine
Displacement745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power45.2 HP (33.0 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
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Front Travel108 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear Travel80 mm (3.1 inches)
Wheelbase1640 mm (64.6 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-19 59S
Rear Tyre160/80-15M/C 74S
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake
Rear Brake Ø180 mm (7.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight221.0 kg (487.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2045 HP/kg
Seat Height645 mm (25.4 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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