Comparison of Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT750C2) and Honda VT 750 Shadow Aero

Attribute	Honda VT 750 Shadow Aero ×	Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT750C2) ×
General
Production from (year)	2004	2008
Make	Honda	Honda
Model	Honda VT 750 Shadow Aero	Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT750C2)
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Carburettor	Carburettor. Single 34mm constant-velocity carburetor
Displacement (cm³)	745	745
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)
Bore (mm)	79	79
Stroke (mm)	76	76
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	-
Ignition	-	CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
Compression	9.6:1	9.6:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41.0mm fork	41mm fork
Rear suspension	Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability	Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc. disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter (mm)	180	180
Front tyre	120/90-17	90/90-21
Rear tyre	160/80-15	160/80-15
Front wheel travel (mm)	117	117
Rear wheel travel (mm)	89	89
Trail (mm)	161	158
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	32.6	34
Other
Color options	black black/candy dark red black/metallic silver black/pearl blue candy dark red	black candy dark red/flame metallic silver ultra blue metallic/flame
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,638	1,651
Seat height (mm)	658	653
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)	3.4	-
Fuel capacity (l)	14	14