Comparison of Honda CB 750 A Hondamatic 1978 and Honda VT 750 C Shadow 1983 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda CB 750 A Hondamatic 1978 × |  Honda VT 750 C Shadow 1983 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1978 | 1983 |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Honda CB 750 A Hondamatic | Honda VT 750 C Shadow |
| Category | Sport touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Dual Carb |
| Displacement (cm³) | 736 | 749.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 61 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 75.5 |
| Gearbox | 2-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | - | Electronic |
| Clutch | No clutch | Sprague |
| Compression | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | four chromed steel pipes | Double Stainless Steel Pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | painted steel | - |
| Front tyre | 3.5H19-4PR | 110/90-19 62H |
| Rear tyre | 4.5H17-4PR | 140/90-15 70H |
| Trail (mm) | 115 | 139 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 62.5 | 57 |
| Other | ||
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,480 | 1,524 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 245 | 210 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,190 | 1,199 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,250 | 2,192 |
| Overall width (mm) | 865 | 861 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 150 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 128 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19.5 | 12.5 |
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