| MODEL | HONDA VT 750C SHADOW AERO 2004 - 2005 |
| Year | 2004 - 2005 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 79 x 76 mm / 3.1 x 3.0 in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 32.1 kW / 43 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 60.5 Nm / 44 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Ignition | Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Induction | Single 34 mm CV carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel tube backbone |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, 117 mm / 4.6 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 5-way spring preload adjustable, 90 mm / 3.5 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 180 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 658 mm / 25.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1640 mm / 64.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/80-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 46 mpg (US) average in test |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2004 Shadow Aero was an all-new 750 that replaced the ACE: a fresh steel-tube frame, a lower seat, deeply valanced retro fenders and, most importantly, shaft final drive in place of the old chain. The 745 cc V-twin switched to a single carburettor and a higher compression ratio, trading a little top-end for smooth low-rev pull and excellent fuel economy.
