Honda VT750C2S vs Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT750C2Sstacks up against the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT750C2SHonda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit
Model year20122012
Price$8,990
Engine745 cc745 cc
Horsepower45 hp45 hp
Torque64 Nm64 Nm
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. Combined ABS. Single disc. Dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Combined ABS. Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-21 / 160/80-15 120/90-17 / 160/80-15

Honda VT750C2S vs Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT750C2S and the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT750C2S brings 45 hp, while the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Black Spirit counters with 45 hp.

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: