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  • 2008 Rebel

    2008 Rebel

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

    2008 Shadow Aero

    • 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin engine
    • Classic retro styling at a great price
    Starting at $6,799
  • 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

Rebel Shadow Aero Shadow Spirit 750
Engine Type 234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
Bore And Stroke 53.0mm x 53.0mm 79.0mm x 76.0mm 79mm x 76mm
Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.6:1 9.6:1
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder SOHC; three valves per cylinder SOHC; three valves per cylinder
Induction Single 26mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor Single 34.0mm CV type Single 34mm constant-velocity carburetor
Ignition CD CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder

Drive Train

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

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

Rebel Shadow Aero Shadow Spirit 750
Front Suspension 33mm fork; 4.6-inch travel 41.0mm fork; 4.6-inch travel 41mm fork;4.6 inches travel
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability;3.5 inches travel
Front Brake Single-disc with twin-piston caliper Single 296.0mm disc with twin-piston caliper Single 296mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Drum 180.0mm Drum 180mm Drum
Front Tire 3.00-18 120/90-17 90/90-21
Rear Tire 130/90-15 160/80-15 160/80-15

Dimensions

Rebel Shadow Aero Shadow Spirit 750
Rake 30-degree 40' 34-degree 34-degree 30'
Trail 113mm (4.4 inches) 161mm (6.3 inches) 158mm (6.2 inches)
Wheelbase 57.1 inches 64.5 inches 65.0 inches
Seat Height 26.6 inches 25.9 inches 25.7 inches
Curb Weight 331 pounds 553 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride) 553 pounds
Fuel Capacity 2.6 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve 3.7 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve 3.7 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve

Other

Rebel Shadow Aero Shadow Spirit 750
Emissions Meets Current EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment. 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, Silver Metallic Black, Candy Dark Red, Black/White, Candy Dark Red/White, Metallic Silver/Black Black, Metallic Silver, Candy Dark Red/Flame, Ultra Blue Metallic/Flame, Metallic Silver/Flame
Model Id CMX250C VT750C VT750C2

Factory Warranty Information

Rebel Shadow Aero Shadow Spirit 750
Duration 1 year 1 year 1 year
Description Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship
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