2008 Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit
Introduction
Low and lean, cool and sporty, the Shadow Spirit
welcomes you to the cruising experience with
comfortable proportions and strong, easily accessible
riding performance. Settle into its low, contoured seat,
put your feet up and get ready for a blissful experience
in every ride, forgetting all the cares of the day. Twist its
throttle and the Spirit surges quickly up to speed or
cruises lazily down the road with an appealing pulse of
V-twin rumble. Handling is smooth and easy, with raised
handlebars giving you light and responsive control over
the road ahead. All this and more makes the Shadow
Spirit a deeply satisfying riding machine that opens whole
new vistas of cruising enjoyment with eye-catching style
and proven Honda reliability for the best fit and best
styling at the best value money can buy.
• Fuel-injected, liquid-cooled V-twin engine pumps out
a soul-stirring surge of power.
• HECS3 oxygen-sensing catalytic exhaust gas
converter system minimises emissions of harmful
exhaust gases to ensure full compliance with strict
EURO-3 emissions regulations.
• Gorgeous chrome-plated dual staggered shotgun
exhausts.
• Tall, slim and attractive 21" spoked front wheel.
• Fat 15" rear tyre provides plenty of grip and
a powerful look.
• Low-slung gunfighter saddle is the lowest in its class.
• New Digital Silver Metallic colour variation.
Colours
• Graphite Black
• Digital Silver Metallic
Specifications
Engine
Type -
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 6-valve SOHC 52° Vtwin
Displacement - 745cm³
Bore x Stroke - 79 x 76mm
Compression Ratio - 9.6 : 1
Max. Power Output - 33.5kW / 5,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque - 65Nm / 3,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Idling Speed - 1,200min-1
Oil Capacity - 3.2 litres
Fuel System
Carburation -
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with
automatic choke
Throttle Bore - 34mm
Aircleaner - Viscous, cartridge-type mesh net filter
Fuel Tank Capacity - 14.6 litres (including 3.5-litre reserve)
Electrical System
Ignition System - Fully transistorised electronic
Ignition Timing - 8° BTDC (idle) ~ 50° BTDC (5,500min-1)
Sparkplug Type - DPR7EA-9 (NGK); X22EPR-U9 (ND)
Starter - Electric
Battery Capacity - 12V / 11.2AH
ACG Output - 399W
Headlights - 12V, 55W x 1 (low) / 60W x 1 (high)
Drivetrain
Clutch - Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Clutch Operation - Mechanical; cable-actuated
Transmission - 5-speed
Primary Reduction - 1.763 (67/38)
Gear Ratios - 2.400 (36/15),
2; 1.550 (31/20),
3; 1.174 (27/23),
4; 0.960 (24/25),
5; 0.852 (23/27)
Final Reduction - 3.091 (34/17)
Final Drive - Enclosed shaft
Frame
Type - Double-cradle; steel tube
Chassis
Dimensions - 2,440 x 835 x 1,130mm
Wheelbase - 1,655mm
Caster Angle - 34° 30'
Trail - 158mm
Turning Radius - 3.4m
Seat Height - 650mm
Ground Clearance - 133mm
Kerb Weight - 247.8kg (F: 112.6kg; R: 135.2kg)
Max. Carrying Capacity - 180kg
Loaded Weight - 427.8kg (F: 195.3kg; R: 232.5kg)
Suspension
Type Front - 41mm telescopic fork, 115mm axle travel
Rear -
Dual conventional dampers with 5-step
adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel
Wheels
Type Front - Chromed steel rim/wire spoke
Rear - Chromed steel rim/wire spoke
Rim Size Front - 21M/C x MT2.15
Rear - 15M/C x MT3.50
Tyre Size Front - 90/90 21M/C (54S)
Rear - 160/80 15M/C (74S)
Tyre Pressure Front - 200kPa
Rear - 200kPa (with passenger: 250kPa)
Brakes
Type Front -
296 x 6mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston
calliper and sintered metal pads
Rear - 180mm leading/trailing drum
All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.
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