

This edition of the Honda VT 750 C Shadow Sprint ABS is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition and the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.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 2013 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 251 kgs (553 lbs) this makes the Honda VT 750 C Shadow Sprint ABS in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally, give or take 50kg.
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 T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [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 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2013 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Sprint ABS.
The 2013 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Sprint ABS has a Power to weight ratio of 171.3 bhp per ton and 177.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 VT 750 competing with the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 [195.4 bhp\ton] and the 2011 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 SE [195.4 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 177.7 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 1969 Norton Commando 750 S Scrambler [202.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1971 Norton Commando 750 Hi-Rider [202.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 21.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 22.1 secs, this makes the Honda VT 750 C Shadow Sprint ABS similar in acceleration to the 2010 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Spirit (21.6 secs) and the 2009 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Sprint Black (21.6 secs). This Honda VT 750 C Shadow Sprint 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 2013 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Sprint ABS and the 2001 Kawasaki Zephyr 400 X
When talking about the performance of the 2013 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Sprint 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 2001 Kawasaki Zephyr 400 X (0 secs) and the 1998 Honda CLR 125 CityFly (0 secs).
The 2013 version of the Honda VT 750 C Shadow Sprint ABS has a maximum speed of 105mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2013 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Sprint ABS then how about a 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja SE (116 mph) and the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja (116 mph).
Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Classic
Engine Capacity: 805 cc
Top Speed: 104 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.6 secs @ 89 mph