Comparison of Honda VT750C2 Shadow 2013 and Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Attribute	Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011 ×	Honda VT750C2 Shadow 2013 ×
General
Production from (year)	2011	2013
Make	Kawasaki	Honda
Model	Kawasaki VN 900 Custom	Honda VT750C2 Shadow
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	3
Fuel system	Injection	Injection. PGM-FI with automatic choke
Engine details	-	52° V-twin
Displacement (cm³)	903	745
Power (kw)	36.2	32.8
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	-	Shaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)	78	64
Bore (mm)	88	79
Stroke (mm)	74.2	76
Gearbox	-	5-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition	Digital	Digital with 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Compression	9.5:1	9.6:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41 mm telescopic fork	41mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak	Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
Rear brakes	Single disc	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter (mm)	270	180
Frame type	Double-cradle, steel	-
Front tyre	80/90-M21	120/90-17
Rear tyre	180/70-M15	160/80-15
Wheels	-	Black painted steel rim/wire spoke
Trail (mm)	182	161
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	33	34
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	-	black
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,645	1,640
Kerb weight (kg)	278	251
Overall height (mm)	1,120	1,089
Overall length (mm)	2,405	2,395
Overall width (mm)	895	835
Seat height (mm)	685	652
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)	-	3.5
Fuel capacity (l)	20	14