Honda VT 750C2A Shadow Phantom
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Make Model |
Honda VT 750C2A Shadow Phantom |
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Year |
2010 |
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Engine |
Liquid cooled, four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valve |
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Capacity |
745 |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 x 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.61 |
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Induction |
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm Throttle Bore |
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Ignition / Starting |
Fully transistorized electronic / electric |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
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Max Power |
33.5 kW @ 5500 rpm |
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Max Torque |
65 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
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Transmission / Drive |
5 Speed / shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.400 (36/15) / 2nd 1.550 (31/20) / 3rd 1.174 (27/23) / 4th 0.960 (24/25) / 5th 0.852 (23/27) |
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Front Suspension |
41mm telescopic fork, 117mm wheel travel |
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Rear Suspension |
Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm wheel travel |
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Front Brakes |
Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 180mm drum |
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Front Tyre |
120/90 –17 |
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Rear Tyre |
160/80 -15 |
| Seat Height | 652 mm / 25.7 in |
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Wet-Weight |
251 kg / 549 lb |
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Fuel Capacity |
14.6 Litres (including 3.5-litre reserve) / 3.9 gal |
The Shadow® Phantom delivers on a minimalist concept
with a uniquely clean and uncluttered look accented by an extensive blackout
treatment, bringing motorcyclists back to the core essence of cool.
With a torquey 745cc V-twin engine featuring the convenience of sophisticated
Programmed Fuel Injection, the Shadow Phantom brings the joy of back-to-basics
riding within reach of just about every rider.
Features/Benefits
o Minimal bodywork and extensive blacked-out and matte finishes.
o New handlebar shape enhances bobber styling.
o 745cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine produces impressive power over a broad rpm
range.
o Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) incorporates a single 34mm-diameter
throttle body.
o Incredibly low 25.7-inch seat height.
o Sturdy and responsive 41mm front fork features large-diameter matte-finished
shrouds and large billet-aluminum triple-clamp for a distinctive look, neutral
handling and a plush 4.6 inches of wheel travel.
o Dual-shock rear suspension features five-position spring preload adjustability
and 3.5 inches of wheel travel for a smooth ride.
o Available in Black.
Honda Genuine Accessories
Backrest with Pad (two styles: Tall and Low), Rear Carrier, Backrest/Carrier,
Boulevard Screen, Custom Leather Seat, Solo Rider Rear Carrier, Cycle Cover,
Front Pouch, Synthetic Leather Saddlebags.
Cycle World Review
It's a nice enough little cruiser, it really is, and
it runs great, too, thanks to it being the first small Shadow to benefit from
fuel injection: Hit the button in the morning and you're ready to roll pronto
and hiccup-free, with a reasonably rumbly accompaniment.
It's even pretty cool-looking, with blacked-out components and fat tires riding
wire-spoked wheels at both ends. Why, you could almost mistake this metric for a
real... Wait, don't say "a real Harley;" the metric guys hate that. But in this
case, since Honda wants a $1K premium for the "all-new" 2010 Shadow Phantom, you
can't not compare it to a Sportster 883 Iron. MSRP of each is $7999, and while
Honda's known for technological innovation, Harley injected the Sportsters way
back in aught-seven (and did an excellent job of it).
The Phantom does have a lower seat, which is a thing cruiser builders trip all
over themselves to achieve, maybe because it looks cool, or maybe because in
this case, "low seat" is code for "chick bike." Every manufacturer wants to
court the ladies, and if you're new to motorcycling or a small person, it's
really easy to stay in ground contact on the Phantom. In fact, it's just a
friendly little all-around puppy of a motorcycle that goes, turns and stops
perfectly fine—better than most of its breed, even.
While 745cc aren't quite enough to really light up
the back tire or anything, the Phantom rumbles nicely along at 65, feels a
little busy at 80 and buzzy beyond there—though it will pull itself up past the
ton given room. The littlest Shadow's three-valve-per-cylinder, 52-degree,
liquid-cooled Twin revs nice and smooth in the lower gears and beats the pants
off cars. There's not a lot of acceleration, but Honda seems to have figured out
how to sneak what sounds like more than the legal amount of noise past the
gatekeepers, and maybe that's more important? Anyway, slightly slow is the way
to go since, according to the Los Angeles Times, the Governator now wants to
install speed sensors in 500 of SoCal's red-light cameras to write an estimated
2.4 million speeding tickets per annum and help make up the budget shortfall.
Maybe decibel meters will be next?
The seat feels nice enough and the bolster's in the right place if you're around
5-foot-8 or so, though tall riders might feel cramped. The passenger seat's good
for skinny asses and short hops. Those with bladder-control problems should
consult their physicians before riding on back of the Phantom; big bumps deliver
solid blows to the hindquarters. If you just don't want a Harley—and a lot of
people don't—then the Phantom's a great choice. It does reign supreme in fuel
capacity: 3.9 gallons and around 47 observed mpg means you shouldn't get stuck
in the middle of nowhere.
