Honda VT750C2B vs Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT750C2Bstacks up against the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT750C2BHonda Shadow 750 Black Spirit
Model year20112010
Price
Engine745 cc745 cc
Horsepower45 hp45 hp
Torque64 Nm65 Nm
Weight249 kg251 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/90-17 / 160/80-15 90/90-M21 / 160/80-M15

Honda VT750C2B vs Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT750C2B and the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT750C2B brings 45 hp in a 249 kg package, while the Honda Shadow 750 Black Spirit counters with 45 hp at 251 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: