Honda VT 750DC Black Widow (2004-05) vs Honda CB 600S Hornet (2004) vs Honda CB 450 (1971-72)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | VT 750DC Black Widow | CB 600S Hornet | CB 450 |
| Years: | 2004-05 | 2004 | 1971-72 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 745 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in | 445 cc / 27.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 76 mm | 65 x 45.2 mm | 70 x 57.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Two 36mm diaphragm-type CV | 4x 34mm carburetors | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) | Coil with auto-advance, twin contact breaker |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 43 hp / 32.1 kW @ 5500 rpm | 97.5 hp / 71.1 kW @ 12000 rpm (84.31/11400 | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60.5 Nm / 44 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm | 65.6 Nm / 6.83 kg-m @ 10000 rpm | 37.4 Nm / 27.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork. | 41mm Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks with two-way damping. |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability | Monoshock preload adjustable. | Swing arm, shock absorbers with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | 180 mm Drum | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 -R19 | 130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone) | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/80 -R15 | 180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone) | 3.50-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1615 mm / 63.6 in | 1425 mm / 55.9 in | 1300 mm / 53 in |
| Dry Weight: | 229 kg / 504.9 lbs | 179 kg / 389.2 lbs | 187 kg / 412 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.6 gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |