Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit vs Honda VT 750 C4 Shadow (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spiritstacks up against the Honda VT 750 C4 Shadow. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT750DC Shadow SpiritHonda VT 750 C4 Shadow
Model year20092006
Price
Engine745 cc745 cc
Horsepower45 hp45 hp
Torque65 Nm9 Nm
Weight231 kg239 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-M21 / 160/80-M15 120/90-17 / 160/80-15

Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit vs Honda VT 750 C4 Shadow — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit and the Honda VT 750 C4 Shadow usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit brings 45 hp in a 231 kg package, while the Honda VT 750 C4 Shadow counters with 45 hp at 239 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: