Comparison of Honda VT750C Shadow 2012 and Triumph America 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph America 2012 × |  Honda VT750C Shadow 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | Triumph | Honda |
| Model | Triumph America | Honda VT750C Shadow |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI | Injection |
| Engine details | 270 degree firing interval | 52° V-twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 865 | 745 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 72 | 64 |
| Bore (mm) | 90 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 90 | 79 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Driveline | X ring chain | Enclosed Shaft |
| Ignition | Digital-inductive type via engine management system | Fully transistorised electronic |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate | - |
| Compression | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel twin-walled headers. twin chromed silencers | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Kayaba 41mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and polished lowers. 120mm travel | 41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. 96mm rear wheel travel | Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc. hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, ABS and sintered metal pads |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc. hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, ABS and sintered metal pads |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 276 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-R16 | 120/90-17 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-B15 | 160/80-15 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy 12-spoke | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Instruments | Analogue speedometer with odometer and trip information. | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,617 | 1,640 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 250 | 282 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,141 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,420 | 2,510 |
| Overall width (mm) | 821 | 920 |
| Seat height (mm) | 690 | 658 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 131 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19.3 | 14.6 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.5 | - |
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