Comparison of Honda Shadow VLX 2006 and Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2)

Attribute	Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) ×	Honda Shadow VLX 2006 ×
General
Production from (year)	2007	2006
Make	Honda	Honda
Model	Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2)	Honda Shadow VLX
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	3	3
Fuel system	Carburettor. Single 34mm constant-velocity	Carburettor. Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
Displacement (cm³)	745	583
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Chain
Bore (mm)	79	75
Stroke (mm)	76	66
Gearbox	5-speed	4-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition	CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder	CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
Compression	9.6:1	9.2:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41mm fork	39mm fork
Rear suspension	Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability	Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter (mm)	180	-
Front tyre	90/90-21	100/90-19
Rear tyre	160/80-15	170/80-15
Front wheel travel (mm)	117	145
Rear wheel travel (mm)	89	89
Trail (mm)	158	161
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	34	35
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	black black/flame red/flame ultra blue metallic	black
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,651	1,600
Dry weight (kg)	228	205
Seat height (mm)	653	650
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	14	10.97