Honda VT 750C Shadow Aero / ABS (2016-17) vs Honda VT 500FT Ascot (1983-85)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | VT 750C Shadow Aero / ABS | VT 500FT Ascot |
| Years: | 2016-17 | 1983-85 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 745 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 491 cc / 29.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 76 mm | 71 x 62 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm Throttle Bore | 2x 32mm Keihincarburetors |
| Ignition: | Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 43 hp / 32.1 kW @ 5500 rpm | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60.5 Nm / 44 ft.-lb @ 3000 rpm | 42 Nm / 31 ft lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed with overdrive top gear |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork. | Air assisted telescopic forks. |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability | Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 180 mm Drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/90 - 17 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/80 –15 | 120/80-18 |
| Wet Weight: | 260 kg / 573 lbs | 204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |