Honda VT750C Shadow vs Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT750C Shadowstacks up against the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT750C ShadowHonda VT 750 C3 Black Widow
Model year20152003
Price
Engine745 cc745 cc
Horsepower45 hp45 hp
Torque65 Nm63 Nm
Weight221 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with combined three-piston caliper, ABS and sintered metal pads Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with combined three-piston caliper, ABS and sintered metal pads Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/90-17 / 160/80-15 110/80-19 / 160/80-15

Honda VT750C Shadow vs Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT750C Shadow and the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT750C Shadow brings 45 hp, while the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow counters with 45 hp at 221 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: