Cruisers
2008Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring
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The 2008 Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring is a Japanese cruiser. It uses a 745cc liquid-cooled four-stroke V-twin making 43 hp and 60.5 Nm, driving through a 5-speed gearbox. It weighs 229 kg dry and has a 14-litre tank and a 653 mm seat.
- Capacity
- 745.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 229.0 kg
- Seat height
- 653 mm
- Power
- 43.0 HP (32.1 kW) @ 5500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Cruiser built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A cruiser from Honda, built around a 745cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →59
out of 100Average
The Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 84.7% of the time, 2.7 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 59% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
Test records don't say which version a bike is, so this covers Honda VT750C Shadow / Honda VT 750 C4 Shadow / Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring together.
84.7%Passed first time
7.9%Failed outright
7.4%Fixed during test
13,000Typical miles
419Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 2 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (vt 750 C2) | 75 Good | 425 |
| 2 | Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring | 59 Average | 419 |
| 3 | Honda Shadow Aero | 58 Average | 213 |
| 4 | Honda Shadow Spirit 750 | 58 Average | 213 |
| 5 | Honda VT600C Shadow VLX | 49 Average | 2,503 |
| 6 | Hyosung GV650 | 33 Below average | 1,676 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 745.0 ccm
- Power
- 43.0 HP (32.1 kW) @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 60.5 Nm (6.2 kgf-m) @ 3000 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1878 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 79.0 x 76.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.6:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1615 mm
- Seat height
- 653 mm
- Dry weight
- 229.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 41mm Telescopic fork.
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 90 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Rear brakes
- 180 mm Drum
- Rear brakes diameter
- 180 mm
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 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 745 cc | 745 cc |
| Dry weight | 229 kg | 229 kg |
| Seat height | 653 mm | 653 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 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 VT 750T Shadow Touring?
The 2008 Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring has a Capacity of 745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring have?
The 2008 Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring has a Power of 43.0 HP (32.1 kW) @ 5500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring have?
The 2008 Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring?
The 2008 Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring has a Torque of 60.5 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.6 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM.
How much does the Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring weigh?
The 2008 Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring has a Dry weight of 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds).
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