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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | VT 700C Shadow | 
			
				| Years: | 1984-87 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, 45°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 694.5 cc / 42.3 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 75.5 x 75.5 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2x 36mm diaphragm-type CV | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Full transistor ignition | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 62 hp / 45.3 kW @ 7500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 62.1 Nm / 45.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, multi plate | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Shaft | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Double cradle | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 39mm Air assisted telescopic forks | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks adjustable spring preload, 94mm wheel travel. | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2x 275mm discs, 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 110/90-19 62H | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 140/90-15 70H | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 32° | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1525 mm / 60.0 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 760 mm / 29.9 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 225 kg / 495 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 12.8 Litres / 3.4 US gal |