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

Attribute	Honda Shadow Aero 2006 ×	Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2) ×
General
Production from (year)	2006	2007
Make	Honda	Honda
Model	Honda Shadow Aero	Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT 750 C2)
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 34.0mm CV type	Carburettor. Single 34mm constant-velocity
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)	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	9.6:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41 mm 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
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)	34	34
Other
Starter	-	Electric
Color options	black black/candy orange candy dark red dark brown/black metallic silver/pearl white	black black/flame red/flame ultra blue metallic
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,638	1,651
Dry weight (kg)	235	228
Seat height (mm)	658	653
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	14	14