Cruisers
2004Honda VT750C Shadow
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The 2004 Honda VT750C Shadow is a popular mid-size cruiser with shaft drive. Its liquid-cooled 745cc V-twin makes 43 hp at 5,500 rpm and 60.5 Nm through a five-speed gearbox. A very low 658 mm seat, 250 kg wet weight and 14-litre tank make it easy for new riders.
- Capacity
- 745.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 236.0 kg
- Seat height
- 658 mm
- Power
- 43.0 HP (31.6 kW) @ 5500 RPM
What’s new for the 2004 Honda VT750C Shadow
vs the 2003| Spec | 2003 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) | 236.0 kg (520.3 pounds) |
| Seat height | 700 mm (27.6 inches) | 658 mm (25.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1615 mm (63.6 inches) | 1638 mm (64.5 inches) |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 745.0 ccm
- Power
- 43.0 HP (31.6 kW) @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 60.5 Nm (6.2 kgf-m) @ 3000 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1822 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 79.0 x 76.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.6:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Electronic
- Valves per cylinder
- 3
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Wet multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1638 mm
- Overall length
- 2192 mm
- Overall width
- 861 mm
- Overall height
- 1199 mm
- Seat height
- 658 mm
- Dry weight
- 236.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 250.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 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)
- 34.0°
- 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: .
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 | 1999 | 2004 | 2010 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 750 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc |
| Dry weight | 211 kg | 229 kg | 236 kg | — | — |
| Seat height | 700 mm | 700 mm | 658 mm | 658 mm | 658 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12.5 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda VT750C Shadow?
The 2004 Honda VT750C Shadow has a Capacity of 745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda VT750C Shadow have?
The 2004 Honda VT750C Shadow has a Power of 43.0 HP (31.6 kW) @ 5500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda VT750C Shadow have?
The 2004 Honda VT750C Shadow has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda VT750C Shadow?
The 2004 Honda VT750C Shadow has a Torque of 60.5 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.6 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM.
How much does the Honda VT750C Shadow weigh?
The 2004 Honda VT750C Shadow has a Dry weight of 236.0 kg (520.3 pounds).
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