| MODEL | HONDA VT 750DC BLACK WIDOW 2002 - 2003 |
| Year | 2002 - 2003 |
| 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 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 2 x 36 mm diaphragm-type CV carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | O-ring sealed chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel tube backbone with cast steering head |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, 108 mm / 4.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 5-way spring preload adjustable, 80 mm / 3.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 180 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2310 mm / 90.9 in |
| Overall Width | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1070 mm / 42.1 in |
| Seat Height | 645 mm / 25.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1640 mm / 64.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 221 kg / 487.2 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/80-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/80-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.4 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Black Widow was the European name for Honda's VT750DC, the chopper-styled sister of the Shadow ACE that North America called the Shadow Spirit. It kept the dual-carb, chain-drive 745 cc V-twin but wore a skinnier 19-inch front wheel, a bobbed rear fender and a drag-style seat for a leaner street-rod look.
