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  • 2009 Shadow Aero

    2009 Shadow Aero

    • 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
    • Classic retro styling at a great price
    Starting at $6,999
  • 2009 Shadow Spirit 750

    2009 Shadow Spirit 750

    • 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin engine
    • Sport cruiser styling
    Starting at $6,999
  • 2009 VTX1300R

    2009 VTX1300R

    • 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin engine
    • Classic Retro Styling
    Starting at $10,299
  • 2009 VTX1300C

    2009 VTX1300C

    • 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin engine
    • Street Rod Styling
    Starting at $10,199

Engine

Shadow Aero Shadow Spirit 750 VTX1300R VTX1300C
Engine Type 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
Bore And Stroke 79.0mm x 76.0mm 79.0mm x 76.0mm 89.5mm x 104.3mm 89.5mm x 104.3mm
Induction Single 34mm CV carburetor Single 34mm constant-velocity carburetor Single 38mm constant-velocity carburetor Single 38mm constant-velocity carburetor
Ignition CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.6:1 9.2:1 9.2:1
Valve Train SOHC; three valves per cylinder SOHC; three valves per cylinder SOHC; three valves per cylinder SOHC; three valves per cylinder

Drive Train

Shadow Aero Shadow Spirit 750 VTX1300R VTX1300C
Transmission Wide-ratio five-speed Wide-ratio five-speed Five-speed Five-speed
Final Drive Shaft Shaft Shaft Shaft

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

Shadow Aero Shadow Spirit 750 VTX1300R VTX1300C
Front Suspension 41.0mm fork; 4.6-inch travel 41.0mm fork; 4.6-inch travel 41mm fork; 5.1 inches travel 41mm fork; 5.1 inches travel
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.7 inches travel Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.6 inches travel
Front Brake Single 296 mm disc with twin-piston caliper Single 296 mm disc with twin-piston caliper Single 336 mm disc with twin-piston caliper Single 336 mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake 180 mm Drum Drum Single 296 mm disc with single-piston caliper Single 296 mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/90-17 90/90-21 140/80-17 110/90-19 M/C
Rear Tire 160/80-15 160/80-15 170/80-15 170/80-15 M/C

Dimensions

Shadow Aero Shadow Spirit 750 VTX1300R VTX1300C
Rake 34° 34-degree 30' (Caster Angle): 32.0° (Caster Angle): 32.0°
Trail 161mm (6.3 inches) 158mm (6.2 inches) 144mm (5.7 inches) 149mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase 64.5 inches 65 inches 65.7 inches 65.5 inches
Seat Height 25.9 inches 25.7 inches 27.4 inches 27.5 inches
Curb Weight 553 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 536 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 710 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 678 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 3.7 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve 3.7 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve 4.8 gallons, including 1.0-gallon reserve 4.8 gallons, including 1.0-gallon reserve

Other

Shadow Aero Shadow Spirit 750 VTX1300R VTX1300C
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 meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. Meets current EPA emissions standards. California version meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment Meets current EPA emissions standards. California version meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment
Available Colors Metallic Titanium/White, Pearl Blue/Metallic Silver, Black/Snakeskin Pattern, Candy Dark Red, Black Candy Dark Red, Pearl White/Silver Pinstripe, Pearl Black/Red Pinstripe, Black Metallic Silver, Metallic Black and Bright Blue Metallic Dark Blue Metallic, Metallic Red, Black, Titanium
Model Id VT750C VT750C2 VTX1300R VTX1300C
NOTE Classic retro styling at a great price Big-bike looks in a surprisingly affordable package Performance Retro Styling Street Rod Styling

Factory Warranty Information

Shadow Aero Shadow Spirit 750 VTX1300R VTX1300C
One Year Transferable one-year unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan. Transferable one-year unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan Unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan. Unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
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