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Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS - [2016]
This edition of the Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler.This particular Honda VT 750 has a 745cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2016 VT 750 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VT 750's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special | 1978cc.
Weighing in at 260 kgs (573 lbs) this makes the Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 2016 Honda VT 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 745cc 6 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 43 bhp (32 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 44.6 lb-ft (60.4 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VT 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1970 Yamaha DX 250 Two Stroke has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2016 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS.
The 2016 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS has a Power to weight ratio of 165.3 bhp per ton and 171.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 VT 750 competing with the 1970 Yamaha DX 250 Two Stroke [189.8 bhp\ton] and the 1994 Kawasaki KMX 125 Single Cylinder [189.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda VT 750 generating around 171.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1976 Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke [196.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1977 Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke [196.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 22.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 22.9 secs, this makes the Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS similar in acceleration to the 2020 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS (22.4 secs) and the 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (22.4 secs). This Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2016 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS and the 1998 Suzuki DR 250 Djebel
When talking about the performance of the 2016 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1998 Suzuki DR 250 Djebel (0 secs) and the 2014 Kawasaki Z 800 e (0 secs).
The 2016 version of the Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS has a maximum speed of 105mph.
Top Speed of the 2016 VT 750 equals the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2016 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Aero ABS then how about a 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja (116 mph) and the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja SE (116 mph).
