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  • 2008 Nighthawk

    2008 Nighthawk

    • 234cc vertical twin-cylinder
    • Great Value Bike
    Starting at $3,799
  • 2008 Rebel

    2008 Rebel

    • 234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder
    • The perfect entry-level street bike
    Starting at $3,199
  • 2008 Shadow Spirit 750

    2008 Shadow Spirit 750

    • 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin engine
    • Big-bike looks in a surprisingly affordable package
    Starting at $6,799
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Engine

Nighthawk Rebel Shadow Spirit 750
Engine Type 234cc air-cooled vertical twin-cylinder 234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
Bore And Stroke 53mm x 53mm 53.0mm x 53.0mm 79mm x 76mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.2:1 9.6:1
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder SOHC; two valves per cylinder SOHC; three valves per cylinder
Induction Single 26mm CV carburetor Single 26mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor Single 34mm constant-velocity carburetor
Ignition CDI CD CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder

Drive Train

Nighthawk Rebel Shadow Spirit 750
Transmission Five-speed Five-speed Wide-ratio five-speed
Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain O-ring-sealed chain Shaft

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

Nighthawk Rebel Shadow Spirit 750
Front Suspension 31mm fork; 4.8-inch travel 33mm fork; 4.6-inch travel 41mm fork;4.6 inches travel
Rear Suspension Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability;3.5 inches travel
Front Brake Drum Single-disc with twin-piston caliper Single 296mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Drum Drum 180mm Drum
Front Tire 90/100-18 3.00-18 90/90-21
Rear Tire 120/90-16 130/90-15 160/80-15

Dimensions

Nighthawk Rebel Shadow Spirit 750
Rake 30-degree 40' 34-degree 30'
Trail 113mm (4.4 inches) 158mm (6.2 inches)
Wheelbase 56.3 inches 57.1 inches 65.0 inches
Seat Height 29.3 inches 26.6 inches 25.7 inches
Curb Weight 315 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 331 pounds 553 pounds
Fuel Capacity 4.3 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve 2.6 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve 3.7 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve

Other

Nighthawk Rebel Shadow Spirit 750
Emissions Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. Meets Current EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment. Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment
Available Colors Black Black, Silver Metallic Black, Metallic Silver, Candy Dark Red/Flame, Ultra Blue Metallic/Flame, Metallic Silver/Flame
Model Id CB250 CMX250C VT750C2

Factory Warranty Information

Nighthawk Rebel Shadow Spirit 750
Duration 6 months 1 year 1 year
Description Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship
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