| Attribute | Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow 2002 × | Yamaha V Star Custom 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2008 |
| Make | Honda | Yamaha |
| Model | Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow | Yamaha V Star Custom |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 745 | 655.5 |
| Power (kw) | 33 | - |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 63 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 76 | 63 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | - | TCI |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | - | Single shock |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 180 | 200 |
| Frame type | - | Steel; hidden shock |
| Front tyre | 120/90-17 64S | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15M/C 77S | 170/80-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 116 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 90 | 86 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,615 | 1,610 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 229 | 215 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1441 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,110 | 1,067 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,455 | 2,337 |
| Overall width (mm) | 980 | 879 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 696 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3.6 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 15.89 |