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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | VT 750C Shadow | 
			
				| Years: | 1983-85 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 745 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 79.5 x 75.5 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2x 36mm diaphragm-type CV | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Full transistor ignition | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 68 hp / 50.7 kW @ 7500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 66 Nm / 49 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | 
			
					
						| 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 | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 104.1 mm / 4.1 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2x 275mm discs, 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 110/90 -19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 140/90 -15 | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 32.0° | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1524 mm / 60.0 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 762 mm / 30.3 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 178 mm / 7 in | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 225 kg / 495 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 12.8 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 61 mpg | 
			
					
						| Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0: | - / 139 ft | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.17 sec / 97.93 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 220 km/h / 137 mph |