Cruisers
2012Honda VT750C2 Shadow
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The 2012 Honda VT750C2 Shadow is a mid-size cruiser, also known as the Shadow Spirit 750. Its liquid-cooled 745cc V-twin makes 44.9 hp at 5,500 rpm and 64 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A low 673 mm seat and 14-litre tank suit relaxed riding.
- Capacity
- 745.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 249.0 kg
- Seat height
- 673 mm
- Power
- 44.9 HP (33.0 kW) @ 5500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a relaxed, low-slung cruiser for laid-back boulevard riding and easy weekend jaunts rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- A classic V-twin cruiser character with a torquey low-end feel, shaft drive smoothness, and a relaxed cadence rather than aggressive urgency.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, high-speed performance, 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
- 44.9 HP (33.0 kW) @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m) @ 3500 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1803 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 79.0 x 76.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.6:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital with 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
- Valves per cylinder
- 3
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1640 mm
- Overall length
- 2510 mm
- Overall width
- 835 mm
- Seat height
- 673 mm
- Dry weight
- 249.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 251.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 131 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.60 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 41mm telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability
- Rake (fork angle)
- 34.0°
- Trail
- 161 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 180 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/90-17
- Rear tyre
- 160/80-15
Other
- Color options
- Black
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 | 1997 | 1999 | 2002 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 745 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc |
| Dry weight | 229 kg | 230 kg | 229 kg | 249 kg | 249 kg | 249 kg |
| Seat height | 700 mm | 700 mm | 700 mm | 673 mm | 673 mm | 652 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 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.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda VT750C2 Shadow?
The 2012 Honda VT750C2 Shadow has a Capacity of 745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda VT750C2 Shadow have?
The 2012 Honda VT750C2 Shadow has a Power of 44.9 HP (33.0 kW) @ 5500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda VT750C2 Shadow have?
The 2012 Honda VT750C2 Shadow has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda VT750C2 Shadow?
The 2012 Honda VT750C2 Shadow has a Torque of 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM.
How much does the Honda VT750C2 Shadow weigh?
The 2012 Honda VT750C2 Shadow has a Dry weight of 249.0 kg (549.0 pounds).
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