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Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow - [2004]
This edition of the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Matte Black Limited Edition and the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Honda VT 750 has a 745cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2004 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 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2004 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 1985 Yamaha SRX 400 SOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2004 Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow.
The 2004 Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow has a Power to weight ratio of 172.6 bhp per ton and 179.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 VT 750 competing with the 1985 Yamaha SRX 400 SOHC [197.6 bhp\ton] and the 1987 Yamaha SRX 400 SOHC [197.6 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 179.2 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 1984 Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD [204.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Honda NT 700 V Deauville [204.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 21.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 21.9 secs, this makes the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow similar in acceleration to the 2008 Honda VT 750 T Shadow Touring (21.4 secs) and the 2006 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Ace (21.4 secs). This Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow 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 2004 Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow and the 1986 Honda CM 125 C
When talking about the performance of the 2004 Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow 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 1986 Honda CM 125 C (0 secs) and the 1986 Honda TL 125 Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 2004 version of the Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow has a maximum speed of 105mph.
Top Speed of the 2004 VT 750 equals the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja SE
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2004 Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow then how about a 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja SE (116 mph) and the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja (116 mph).
