Honda VT750DC Shadow review

A reasonable cruiser if the price is right
Comfy and capable, the 750 Shadow is an interesting alternative to a Harley
But it still isn't a Harley. That 750cc engine needs more grunt to satisfy

Modern styling twist on the old Shadow. Not a bad bike by any standards, but not a Harley and a bit short on go to make it – this is a 750 for gawd’s sake

Modern styling twist on the old Shadow. Not a bad bike by any standards, but not a Harley and a bit short on go to make it – this is a 750 for gawd’s sake

Length (mm)2310
Width (mm)800
Height (mm)1070
Dryweight (kg)221
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)675
Suspension Front41mm telescopic fork, 108mm axle travel
Suspension RearDual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 80mm axle travel
Tyres Front110/80-19 (59S)
Tyres Rear160/80-15M/C (74S)
Brakes Front296mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston calliper
Brakes Rear180mm leading/trailing drum
Wheelbase (mm)1640
Cubic Capacity (cc)745
Bore (mm)79
Stroke (mm)76
Compression Ratio9.0
IgnitionElectronic
CoolingLiquid Cooled
Fuel DeliveryEFI
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveShaft