Power

• The 2003 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC is equipped with a 745cc V-twin two-cylinder engine with a 3.11-inch cylinder bore and 2.99-inch stroke. The engine's 9:1 compression ratio and the dual 36 mm CV carburetors delivering fuel from a 3-gallon tank help provide 75 horsepower and 48 foot-pounds of torque. The bike's maximum speed clocks at 120 mph. The transmission is a wide-ratio five-speed model.
  
  

Chassis

• Honda constructed the frame in rectangular steel tubing. The front fork features 5.1 inches of travel. The rear dual shock absorbers are equipped with a preload five-position adjustability system to establish the optimum suspension capabilities in specific driving conditions. The rear shocks provide 3.14 inches of wheel travel. The front brake is a twin-piston 11-inch single disc with the rear a 7-inch drum.
  
  

Size

• The 496-lb. Honda Shadow fits on a 64.8-inch wheelbase and the seat sits 36.6 inches above the ground. The front tire measures 110/80H-19, with the rear tire 4 inches smaller in diameter at 160/80H-15.