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HONDA VT 125C SHADOW 2003 - 2006

HONDA VT 125C SHADOW 2003 - 2006
HONDA VT 125C SHADOW 2003 - 2006 · Photo: Pascua Theus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA VT 125C SHADOW 2003 - 2006
Year2003 - 2006
Engine TypeFour stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity124 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke42 x 45 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power10.9 kW / 15 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque11 Nm / 8.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
IgnitionDigital transistorised with electronic advance
Induction2x 22 mm VP-type carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension35 mm telescopic forks, 110 mm / 4.3 in travel
Rear SuspensionDual shocks, adjustable preload, 80 mm / 3.1 in travel
Front BrakesSingle 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brakes130 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2300 mm / 90.5 in
Overall Width890 mm / 35.0 in
Overall Height1110 mm / 43.7 in
Seat Height680 mm / 26.8 in
Wheelbase1524 mm / 60.0 in
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight145 kg / 319.7 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre100/90-17
Rear Tyre130/90-15
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed103 km/h / 64 mph
Honda file

From 2003 the VT125C continued unchanged in specification, built in Spain for the European market. It kept the relaxed riding position, chrome detailing, spoked wheels and tank-mounted instruments that made it look larger than a 125. Production ended in 2006, because the carburettor engine could not meet the Euro 3 limits due in 2007 without injection and a catalytic converter.