Cruisers

1984Honda VT750C Shadow

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The 1984 Honda VT750C Shadow is one of Honda's first Shadow cruisers, from the line's early years. Its liquid-cooled 749.5cc V-twin makes 68 hp and 66 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 700 mm seat, 250 kg wet weight and 12.5-litre tank suit relaxed riding.

Capacity: 749.5 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 210.9 kg
Seat height: 700 mm
Power: 68.0 HP (50.7 kW)

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What’s new for the 1984 Honda VT750C Shadow

vs the 1983

Spec	1983	1984
Power	68.0 HP (50.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM	68.0 HP (50.7 kW)
Torque	67.0 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.4 ft.lbs)	66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs)

Other years 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering40%

City riding60%

Daily riding65%

Touring55%

Two-up50%

Track10%

Best for: Built for relaxed cruising and casual road riding rather than outright speed or sport performance.
Built for: A laid-back V-twin cruiser with shaft drive smoothness, offering easy torque delivery and a classic custom bike feel.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering ability, high-speed thrills, or any off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 700mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1984 Honda VT750C Shadow, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 749.5 ccm
Power: 68.0 HP (50.7 kW)
Torque: 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3224 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 75.5 mm
Compression: 9.8:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Electronic
Valves per cylinder: 3

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Sprague

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1524 mm
Overall length: 2192 mm
Overall width: 861 mm
Overall height: 1199 mm
Seat height: 700 mm
Dry weight: 210.9 kg
Wet weight: 250.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 12.50 litres
Ground clearance: 150 mm

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel
Rear suspension: Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel
Rake (fork angle): 32.0°
Trail: 139 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 296 mm
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter: 180 mm
Front tyre: 110/90-19 62H
Rear tyre: 140/90-15 70H

Other

Color options: Black or Candy Wineberry Red.

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1983	1984	1999	2004	2010	2015
Capacity	750 cc	750 cc	745 cc	745 cc	745 cc	745 cc
Dry weight	211 kg	211 kg	229 kg	236 kg	—	—
Seat height	700 mm	700 mm	700 mm	658 mm	658 mm	658 mm
Fuel capacity	12.5 L	12.5 L	14 L	14 L	14 L	14 L