Honda 750 Shadow Phantom vs Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda 750 Shadow Phantomstacks up against the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda 750 Shadow PhantomHonda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC)
Model year20102007
Price$6,449
Engine745 cc745 cc
Weight225 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/90-17 / 160/80-15 110/80-19 / 160/80-15

Honda 750 Shadow Phantom vs Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda 750 Shadow Phantom and the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda 750 Shadow Phantom brings its published horsepower, while the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 DC (VT 750 DC) counters with its own power figure at 225 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: