Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow vs Honda VT 750 C2 (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widowstacks up against the Honda VT 750 C2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT 750 C3 Black WidowHonda VT 750 C2
Model year20031999
Price
Engine745 cc745 cc
Horsepower45 hp45 hp
Torque63 Nm63 Nm
Weight221 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires110/80-19 / 160/80-15 120/90-17 / 170/80-15

Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow vs Honda VT 750 C2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow and the Honda VT 750 C2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT 750 C3 Black Widow brings 45 hp in a 221 kg package, while the Honda VT 750 C2 counters with 45 hp.

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: