Honda Shadow

{{Short description|Honda cruiser motorcycle}} {{multiple issues| {{more citations needed|date=September 2014}} {{more footnotes needed|date=November 2009}} }} {{Infobox motorcycle | name = Shadow V-twin/ NC26 200cc/ Steed 250cc VLX | image = File:20130210-RLR 6284 (8464991228).jpg | alt = Silver cruiser motorcycle ridden on suburban road | caption = NC26 200cc/ Shadow Aero/ Steed 250cc | aka = | manufacturer = Honda | parent_company = | production = September 1997-present | assembly = Marysville, Ohio,<ref name="Hist_RWUP" /> Kumamoto and Hamamatsu | predecessor = Shadow VT | successor = | class = Cruiser | engine = 200cc/250cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 52° V-twin | bore_stroke = {{convert|79.0|x|76.0|mm|abbr=on}} | compression = 9.0: 1 (1997-2003) 9.6: 1 (2004—) | top_speed = 140 kmph | power = 45HP @ 5500RPM | torque = 46.5 ft lbs @ 3300RPM | ignition = Digital transistorized | transmission = Wide-ratio five-speed manual | frame = Double cradle | suspension = Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Dual-shock swingarm | brakes = F: Hydraulic disc R: Mechanical drum R: Hydraulic disk (C-ABS opt.) | tires = Front: 120/90-17M/C Rear: 170/80-15M/C ('97—'03) Rear: 160/80-15M/C (2004—) | rake_trail = 33°50' {{convert|157|mm|abbr=on}} ('97-'03) 34° {{convert|161|mm|abbr=on}} (2004—) | wheelbase = {{convert|1615|mm|sigfig=3|abbr=on}} ('97—'03) {{convert|1640|mm|sigfig=3|abbr=on}} (2004—) | length = | width = | height = | seat_height = {{convert|700|mm|abbr=on}} ('97—'03) {{convert|658|mm|abbr=on}} (2004—) | dry_weight = | wet_weight = | fuel_capacity = {{convert|14|L|abbr=off}} | oil_capacity = | fuel_consumption = Average 47.1MPG (2004-2008) | turning_radius = | range = | related = Shadow 750 Phantom, Shadow 750 Spirit, VT750RS, Shadow Tourer VT750T | sp = | footnotes = <ref name="2003_Roberts"/><ref name="2005_Manual"/><ref name="2017VT750C_Honda"/><ref name="2000_Manual" /> }} {{Infobox motorcycle | name = Shadow VT | image = File:Avenue Atwater Montreal 04.JPG | alt = Rider on cruiser motorcycle | caption = 1983 VT (or 1984 Canadian model) | aka = NV (Japan) | manufacturer = Honda Motor Co. | parent_company = | production = 1982 — 1988 | assembly = Hamamatsu and Marysville, Ohio<ref name="Dever_1996" /> | predecessor = | successor = Shadow VTC2 ACE (1997) | class = Cruiser | engine = liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 45° V-twin | bore_stroke = 1983: {{convert|79.5|x|75.5|mm|abbr=on}}, disp. 749.5cc 1984-87: {{convert|76.5|x|75.5|mm|abbr=on}}, disp. 694.5cc 1988: {{convert|79.5|x|80.6|mm|abbr=on}}, disp. 798cc | compression = 9.8: 1 , 9.6: 1 | top_speed = | power = | torque = | ignition = Full transistor | transmission = 1983-87: 6-speed manual, 1988: 4-speed manual | frame = Double cradle | suspension = Telescopic front fork, twin-shock rear swingarm | brakes = Front 1983-85: Double disk, Front 1986-88: Single disk Rear 1983-88: Drum | tires = Front: 110/90-19 62H Rear: 140/90-15 70H | rake_trail = 1983-85: 32° {{convert|139|mm|abbr=on}} 1986-87: 33°10' {{convert|156|mm|abbr=on}} | wheelbase = 1983-85: {{convert|1525|mm|abbr=on}} 1986-88: {{convert|1605|mm|abbr=on}} | length = | width = | height = | seat_height = 1983-85: {{convert| 760 |mm|sigfig=3|abbr=on}} 1986-87: {{convert|710|mm|sigfig=3|abbr=on}} | dry_weight = | wet_weight = | fuel_capacity = 1983-85: {{convert|12.5|L|abbr=off}} 1986-87: {{convert|12.0|L|abbr=off}} | oil_capacity = | fuel_consumption = | turning_radius = | range = | related = | sp = | footnotes = <ref name="1982NV750_News" /><ref name="VT800_Salvadori" /><ref name="1984_Manual" /><ref name="1986_Manual" /> }}

thumb|left|A silver Honda Shadow VT125C The '''Honda Shadow''' refers to a family of cruiser-type motorcycles made by Honda since 1983. The Shadow line features motorcycles with a liquid-cooled 45 or 52-degree V-twin engine. The 250 cc Honda Rebel is associated with the Shadow line in certain{{example needed|date=May 2022}} markets.

==History== In 1983, Honda introduced the VT500c and VT750c Shadow series of motorcycles to enter the American cruiser market. However, due to tariff restrictions in the United States on imported Japanese bikes over 701 cc, the VT750c was reduced to 700 cc and sold as the Vt700c from 1984. The tariff was lifted in 1985 and the line soon expanded to an 1,100 cc bike the VT1100c. The VT750c was replaced by an 800 cc version the VT800c in 1988.<ref name="VT800_Salvadori" />

The VT600c was launched in 1988 as Honda's new entry level Shadow though still slotted above the Honda Rebel. The line changed little until the introduction of the 750 cc Honda Shadow Ace in 1997. From 2000 to 2007, the Honda Shadow Sabre replaced the VT1100 until the 1,100 cc class was discontinued in favor of the new VTX line, specifically the 1,300 cc offering known as the VTX1300. As of 2011, the Shadow brand has been limited to a single 750 cc cruiser available in Spirit, Aero, Phantom, and RS trims. All other offers are known under the VTX or Rebel brands.

The RS and Phantom are the 2 latest additions to the 750 cc line-up from year 2010. Both are Fuel injected. Shadow RS recalls a flat track racing bike with chain drive, a 'peanut' style gas tank and a slightly higher seat height ( 29 inches ) with foot pegs less forward than conventional cruisers ( meaning a more standard seating position). Phantom is more like a conventional cruiser in ergonomics.

==Models==

===125 cc Class=== thumb|left|A red Honda VT125C Shadow The Honda 125 is mainly for the UK and Europe market, as it fits within the restrictions placed on learner drivers in the UK and the light motorcycle license in Europe. It also has a chain drive instead of a shaft drive present on the larger engined bikes. Sales ended in 2009.

===500 cc VT Class=== The 500cc "VT500C" introduced in 1983 featured chrome side covers and black engine covers. The headlight was chrome and rectangular and had a single horn. The engine was the Honda VT500, a {{convert|491|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} OHC three-valve, liquid cooled V-Twin that averaged around 51.7MPG<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/honda/vt500c_shadow|title=Honda VT500C Shadow MPG - Actual MPG from 14 Honda VT500C Shadow owners|website=www.fuelly.com|access-date=2019-06-23}}</ref> and put out 54HP@9,000RPM and 31 ft-Ib of torque @7,000RPM and mated to a six-speed, shaft drive transmission.

In 1984, The "VT500C' was featured include the fuel tank and rear fenders painted the same. The front fender is chrome and this year the side covers and engine covers were painted black. The headlight was chrome and rectangular and there was a single horn. The engine is virtually the same as the 1983 model.

The 1985 "VT500C" had round and chromed headlamps. This model continued with the dual horns. A two-piece seat with an integrated backrest was incorporated. Starting this year, the engine covers were polished chrome and the fins enlarged. The "Honda" tank decal was curved instead of straight.

For the 1986 model year, the "VT500C" model was virtually the same as the 1985 model.

===600 cc VT Class=== thumb|left|Honda Shadow VT600 The "VLX" "Shadow 600" (aka "VT600C") was introduced as a new model in 1988. It had a single shock rear suspension, a low {{convert|27.1|in|mm|adj=on}} seat height and a long {{convert|63.2|in|mm|adj=off}} wheelbase with a {{convert|2.4|usgal}} fuel tank. The engine is a {{convert|583|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} SOHC three-valve liquid cooled 52-degree V-Twin that averaged 49.5MPG <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/honda/shadow_600|title=Honda Shadow 600 MPG - Actual MPG from 22 Honda Shadow 600 owners|website=www.fuelly.com|access-date=2019-06-23}}</ref> while generating a low 39HP<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.honda-wiki.org/wiki/Honda_Shadow_600|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203233105/http://www.honda-wiki.org/wiki/Honda_Shadow_600|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 3, 2017|title=Honda Shadow 600 - Honda Wiki|website=www.honda-wiki.org|access-date=2019-06-23}}</ref> @6,500rpm and 36 ft-Ib of torque @3,500RPM connected to a four-speed transmission and chain drive. In 1999 the dual Keihin CV carburetors were replaced by a single vertical Keihin CV carburetor more like the single carbs found on Harley Davidsons via different heads and a special intake manifold again like many Harley Davidsons, this further reduced horsepower from 39 hp down to 35 hp.

All years of the VT600C wheels are spoked.

In 1989, The VLX VT600C remained largely the same. The VT600C was not made in 1990 but did make a comeback in 1991 offered only in black. The engine and body style was retained from the 1991 model year.

A new deluxe version "VT600CD" introduced in 1993 added more chrome on the engine cases and valve covers. The seat on the deluxe version was soft and tucked. By 1994 the Deluxe model was a standard offering for every year the VLX was made.

===700-800 cc VT class=== A 1983 model year 750cc V-twin motorcycle was the senior member in the large family of Honda cruisers (of various sizes) named ''Shadow''. As of 2018 the once-extensive Shadow line had been reduced to two successors of that original model, the ''Shadow Aero 750'' and the ''Shadow Phantom 750''.<ref name="2018Aero_Kevin" /> Even after multiple engine redesigns the Shadow 750 still used the same general layout as the 1983 motor: 4-stroke liquid-cooled narrow-angle V-twin, SOHC three-valve cylinder heads with dual spark plugs.<ref name="History_TS" />

====VT750C 45° V-twin==== The '''VT750C ''Shadow''''' debuted in late 1982 for North American markets, and a nearly identical '''NV750 ''Custom''''' launched in Japan for Honda's domestic market. Both were propelled by a new 750 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke dual-carburetor SOHC three-valve 45-degree V-twin engine with a six-speed transmission and shaft final drive.<ref name="History_TS" /><ref name="VT800_Salvadori" /> The Honda identification code for this type of engine is '''RC14E'''.<ref name="1982NV750_News" /><ref name="1984_Manual" />

In a January 1983 road test, ''Cycle'' said: "This 750 twin is built around what is arguably the most technologically sophisticated Vee ever designed."<ref name="VT750C_Cycle" /> Advanced technology included three-valve two-plug combustion chambers and a vibration-canceling offset dual-pin crankshaft, as well as hydraulic valve adjusters to keep the valvetrain running at effectively zero-clearance while also eliminating routine adjustments. Each cylinder head had a single chain-driven camshaft and an individual downdraft {{convert|36|mm|abbr=on}} CV carburetor. Engineering innovations appeared in the transmission as well. The clutch was actuated hydraulically rather than through a mechanical cable; a diaphragm clutch spring was used instead of more common coil springs and a slipper clutch eliminated rear-wheel hop during engine braking or quick downshifting.<ref name="VT750C_Cycle" /><ref name="Wieck_2003" />

In addition to the V-engine, the Shadow's frame and body incorporated classic American cruiser styling cues: a teardrop fuel tank (with a hidden sub-tank to increase capacity), a low height two-piece seat with sissy bar and backrest, cruiser handlebar, cast wheels, chrome front fender, a round head lamp and instrument casings, large rake angle and angle-cut mufflers.<ref name="VT750C_Cycle" /><ref name="VT750C_Honda" /> In the US market 1983 was the only model year for the VT750C Shadow, which was available in two colors, Black and Candy Wineberry Red. The VT750C remained available in Canada for the 1984<ref name="750VT84_BPH" /> and 1985<ref name="750VT85_BPH" /> model years nearly unchanged, apart from color, from the 1983 model.<ref name="History_TS" />

For the 1986 model year, Japan's NV750C was renamed ''Honda Shadow'' as part of appearance and frame updates, including a lower seat, longer wheelbase, increased rake and trail as well as a rod linkage for the rear brake (previously cable operated). Cast wheels were changed from ten spokes to five. Gold color was added to wheels, crankcase cover and headlight trim. The NV750C Shadow continued to use the RC14E motor.<ref name="1986NV750_News" /> Canadian VT750C models for 1986 were updated in the same manner as the NV750C.<ref name="750VT86_BPH" /> The Shadow 750 was exported to Germany in 1987, the last VT750C model year.<ref name="750VT87_BPH" />

====VT700C==== The '''VT700C ''Shadow''''' is among a class of motorcycles (including 700cc Honda Sabre and Magna models) known as "tariff-busters."<ref name="VT700_Tariff" /> Honda introduced the Shadow 700cc model in 1984 exclusively for the US market in response to tariffs (to protect Harley-Davidson) on Japanese motorcycles with engines over 700cc. Honda took the RC14E 45-degree V-twin and reduced its bore size by {{convert|3|mm|abbr=off}} to create the smaller displacement '''RC19E''' engine<ref name="AHSH" /> which was not subject to the import tariff.<ref name="VT700_Chaos" />

The VT700C for 1984 was available in either Black or Candy Scorpio Red; for 1985 the color choices were Black or Candy Glory Red.<ref name="History_TS" /> Both years had painted side covers with a ''Shadow 700'' decal.<ref name="History_SR" />

For 1986 Honda altered the frame and appearance of the VT700C (as with the Canadian and Japanese 750 models) which included lowering the seat, stretching the wheelbase, increasing rake and trail, switching the front brake from dual disks to a single disk and replacing ten-spoke with five-spoke cast wheels. The new frame was designed to suppress engine vibrations, and a new camshaft improved low-rpm performance with a slight reduction in peak power.<ref name="VT700C_CW" /><ref name="Holmstrom" /> The engine was no longer painted black, the front fender was painted instead of chrome plated, and side covers were chrome instead of paint. Side covers displayed the single word ''Shadow'' and Honda's wing logotype was showcased on the tank. The passenger backrest was eliminated. Color schemes for 1986 were either Black or Candy Brilliant Red and then Black or Candy Glory for 1987, last model year for the VT700C.<ref name="History_TS" /><ref name="History_SR" />

====VT800C==== thumb|Honda VT800 Shadow Honda introduced the '''VT800C ''Shadow''''' for 1988, the sixth year of the Shadow series. The 800cc engine had the same bore diameter as the original Shadow 750 engine, and a {{convert|5.1|mm|abbr=on}} longer stroke, but was otherwise the same SOHC, three valves per cylinder, 45-degree V-twin engine. Besides having a larger displacement, this new '''RC32E'''<ref name="AHSH" /> engine did have another significant difference – it had a four-speed transmission. The VT800c ran on spoke-and-rim wheels that required tube-type tires instead of the tubeless tires used on the earlier models with cast wheels.<ref name="History_TS" /><ref name="VT800_Salvadori" />

The 1988 Shadow 800 had a new look, with more chrome plating along with two-toned paint on the fuel tank and fenders. Color combinations were Black and Candy Glory Red, or Candy Wineberry Red and Dry Silver Metallic. The tank also wore a simple ''Shadow'' decal, rather than the Honda wing.<ref name="Holmstrom" /><ref name="History_SR" /> The VT800C was produced only for the North American market, and only for the 1988 model year.<ref name="VT800_Salvadori" /><ref name="VT800C_Virgil" />

====VT750C 52° V-twin, chain drive==== thumb|Honda Shadow 750 Ace Honda brought out a new engine for the '''VT750C ''Shadow ACE''''' in 1997 (the ACE or A.C.E. designation, for ''American Classic Edition'', was used only in North America). The '''RC44E''' engine had its origin in the 600cc Shadow VLX 52-degree V-twin, enlarged to 750cc by means of a {{convert|4|mm}} wider bore and a {{convert|10|mm}} longer stroke. This new engine was similar to the old (RC14E) Shadow 750 in that it had liquid cooling and SOHC three-valve dual-plug combustion chambers, conversely, it lacked hydraulically adjusted valves, offset crankpins and a slipper clutch. The shared crankpin limited these engines to 43 hp @ 5500rpm and 44ftlb @ 3000rpm. Further changes to the drivetrain included a wide-ratio five-speed gearbox (down from six) and a chain final drive instead of shaft. Engine intake was through dual CV carburetors,<ref name="ACE_Specs" /> with Secondary air injection on the exhaust side for emissions control.<ref name="1997VT750C_MC" /><ref name="1997VT750C2_Motorrad" />

The VT750C Shadow ACE had full fenders and retro style features similar to the VT1100C Shadow ACE released two years earlier. A chrome plated exhaust had the look of a two-into-one system, but each header pipe had separate channel inside the large muffler, exiting through two tailpipes.<ref name="1997NV750_FactBook" /> North American models had an electronic speedometer and idiot lights mounted on the handlebar, while models for the European and other market had them mounted on the fuel tank. The Shadow 750 was available as a standard or Deluxe model with more chrome (VT750CD) and optional two-tone paint.<ref name="1997VT750C_MC" /><ref name="1997VT750C2_Motorrad" /> The 750cc Shadow was also available in Japan as the '''NV750C''' (and as a nearly identical Shadow 400cc model)<ref name="1997NV750_News" /> continuing through 2001.<ref name="1998NV750_News" /><ref name="2000NV750_News" /> The NV750C was also available in South Korea from 1999 to 2001.<ref name="750NV99_BPH" /><ref name="750NV01_BPH" />

1998 through 2000 models of the VT750C continued with annual color changes. From 2001, North American models had the speedometer mounted on the tank (the same as European and Australian versions). The 750cc Shadow ACE was the best-selling model in Honda's 2002 street motorcycle lineup.<ref name="2004VT750C_Freund" /> For 2002 and 2003, rather than the standard VT750C standard model, Honda manufactured only VT750CD (Deluxe) or VT750DC (Spirit) models.<ref name="2003VT750C_CW" />

=====VT750DC===== For the 2001 model year, Honda added a slightly modified version of the VT750C to the Shadow line, the '''VT750DC ''Shadow Spirit''''' (North American models,<ref name="2002VT750DC_Kim" /> '''''Shadow Black Widow''''' in Europe)<ref name="2001VT750DC_Motorrad" /><ref name="2002VT750DC_2R" /><ref name="2001VT750DC_CZ" /> with lower gearing and street-rod or chopper style bodywork.<ref name="Dec2001VT750DC_MC" /> The VT750DC Shadow was exported to Australia,<ref name="2002VT750DC_AU" /> and Honda's domestic market version was the '''NV750DC ''Shadow Slasher'''''.<ref name="2000Slasher_News" />

Although the frame and body were new, VT750DC and NV750DC models used the existing RC44E motor with dual CV carburetors.<ref name="2000Slasher_News" /><ref name="2001VT750DC_MC" /> Distinguishing features were a narrower front tire on a 19-inch wheel, slim front fender and a bobbed rear fender.<ref name="2001VT750DC_CW" /> Honda manufactured the VT750DC Shadow Spirit through the 2003 model year,<ref name="2003VT750DC_MUSA" /> skipped 2004,<ref name="2004VT750C_MC" /> then resumed production in 2005‑2007 for North America.<ref name="2005Shadow_MO" /> The last model year for the VT750DC overlapped with its shaft-drive replacement, the 2007 VT750C2 Shadow Spirit.<ref name="2007Shadow_HN" />

=====VT750RS===== thumb|2011 Honda Shadow VT750S thumb|2012 Honda VT750S Tricolour Honda announced in 2009 that they would produce a roadster version of the Shadow 750 with chain final drive.<ref name="2010VT750S_News" /> Honda Motor Co. originally designed the '''VT750S''', powered by the '''RC58E''' fuel-injected 52° V-twin, for their domestic market. Nonetheless, the made-in-Japan VT750S was exported to Europe<ref name="2013VT750S_HME" /><ref name="2010VT750S_MNC" /><ref name="2010VT750S_Ingo" /> as well as Australia and New Zealand.<ref name="2010VT750S_AU" /><ref name="2012VT750S_Stuff" />

At the request of American Honda, this new model was also exported to North America as the '''VT750RS''' (''Retro Standard'').<ref name="2010VT750RS_Cobb" /> With the arrival of the VT750RS in 2010, there were four concurrent models in the Shadow 750 lineup: the fuel-injected RS and Phantom, in addition to the carbureted (in North America) Spirit and Aero.<ref name="2010VT750RS_Hutchison" /> Honda kept the Shadow RS on the roster for four model years, from 2010 to 2013 inclusive.<ref name="2013VT750RS_Harley" />

With frame geometry that differed significantly from Shadow cruisers, the VT750S and RS models' footpegs, handlebars and seat put the rider into a neutral, upright posture. The seat height of {{convert|750|mm|sigfig=3|abbr=off}}, for example, was higher than most cruisers and a full {{convert|100|mm|sigfig=2|abbr=on}} above that of the Shadow Phantom.<ref name="2010VT750RS_MUSA" /><ref name="2010VT750RS_Roy" /> Rake and trail were 32.5 degrees and {{convert|134|mm|sigfig=2|abbr=off}}, 1.5 degrees steeper and approximately {{convert|26|mm|sigfig=1|abbr=on}} less than other Shadows. The VT750RS wheelbase of {{convert|1560|mm|sigfig=3|abbr=off}} was about {{convert|79|mm|abbr=on}} shorter.<ref name="2010VT750RS_CW" /><ref name="2010VT750S_Bond" />

The VT750RS had spoked wheels with tube-type tires, 100/90-19 in front and 150/80-16-inch in back.<ref name="2010VT750RS_Cobb" /><ref name="2010VT750RS_RM" /> Brakes were a single 296 mm front disc with a twin-piston caliper and a mechanical drum rear.<ref name="2010VT750S_CMG" />

Several reviewers observed that there was more than a passing resemblance between the VT750RS and Sportster 883 models; Honda's {{convert|10.7|L|sp=us}} peanut-shaped fuel tank, for instance, emulated classic Sportster tanks.<ref name="2012VT750S_Stuff" /><ref name="2010VT750RS_Duke" /> A few road tests included side-by-side comparisons of the Honda and the Harley-Davidson.<ref name="2010VT750RS_CW" /><ref name="2010VT750S_MR" /><ref name="2010VT750RS_Cherney" />

For the 2011 model year, the VT750RS was painted in Honda Racing tricolors, evocative of the Honda VFR750R.<ref name="2011VT750RS_Siler" />

====VT750C 52° V-twin, shaft drive==== thumb|Honda VT 750 C Shadow At the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda exhibited a preproduction "low-and-long"<ref name="2004VT750C_TMS" /> 750cc Shadow kitted out in retro-style bodywork, equipped with shaft final drive and the Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) electronic anti-theft device.<ref name="2004VT750C_FB" />

Honda dropped the ''ACE'' and ''Spirit'' models from the 750cc Shadow line for 2004, manufacturing just the new '''VT750C ''Shadow Aero''''' model (chain-drive Spirit production restarted in 2005).<ref name="2004VT750C_MC" /> The reengineered '''RC50E''' engine was still a 52-degree, liquid-cooled V-Twin, single-pin crankshaft configuration. SOHC cylinder heads still had two spark plugs and three valves, but were modified to increase the compression ratio. Engine tuning changes de emphasized peak power in favor of torque at low and mid RPMs.<ref name="2004VT750C_Johnston" /><ref name="2004VT750C_MCN" /> A 2‑into‑1 exhaust ended in a large muffler containing separate silencers for each cylinder (similar to that on the 750 ACE) as well as a catalytic converter.<ref name="VT750C_Cordara" /> The dual CV carburetors of the RC44E motor were replaced by a single CV carburetor on the RC50E.<ref name="2004VT750C_MUSA" /><ref name="2004VT750C_News" /> A new steel-tube frame with lower frame rails moved the Aero's seat height further down than either of the models it replaced.<ref name="2004VT750C_MC" /><ref name="2004VT750C_Freund" />

Honda replaced the 2‑into‑1 exhaust with a 2‑into‑2 system for 2008 and subsequent model years,<ref name="2008Shadow_MO" /> including the 2008‑2009 Shadow Tourer VT750T model equipped with a windscreen, saddlebags and passenger backrest.<ref name="2008VT750T_ae" /><ref name="2009VT750T_TM" /> Except for North America, 2008 VT750C models had programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) in place of the CV carburetor.<ref name="2008VT750C_TMS" /><ref name="2009VT750C_br" /> Shadow Aero models were given PGM-FI in North America starting with the 2011 model year.<ref name="2011VT750C_MUSA" />

Honda offers anti-lock brake options for the 750cc Shadow Aero.<ref name="750VT04_BPH" /> Early VT750CA models had front-wheel ABS only, subsequent VT750CS models replace the rear drum brake with a hydraulic disk brake, required for Honda's combined ABS (C-ABS) with individual control of front and rear brakes.<ref name="CABS_PM" /><ref name="2010VT750C_Motorrad" /><ref name="2016VT750CS_Kevin" /> Shadow Aero VT750C<ref name="2019VT750C_HMA" /> and VT750CS<ref name="2019VT750CS_HMA" /> models remain in the American Honda line-up for 2019.

=====VT750C2===== In 2007 (the twenty-fifth year of the Shadow line) Honda sold three different Shadow 750 cruisers, the original chain-drive ''Spirit'', the shaft-drive ''Aero'' and the first '''''Spirit ''VT750C2'''. Canadian automotive journalist David Booth said "that the VT750C2 is essentially the mechanicals of the VT750C Aero mated to the styling of the VT750D Spirit, with a few essential tweaks." The C2 model inherited its 750cc engine from the Aero, with a CV carburetor for North America and a PGM-FI throttle body elsewhere.<ref name="2007VT750C2_Booth" /><ref name="2007VT750C2_Motorrad" />

The VT750C2 Spirit came by its frame layout from the VT750C Aero as well, but Honda's designers adjusted the new Spirit's geometry to give it a drag-bike or chopper-style appearance.<ref name="2007VT750C2_HNA" /><ref name="2007VT750C2_Voss" /> A wheelbase stretched to {{convert|1655|mm}}, a rake angle of 34°30' <ref name="2007VT750C2_Madson" /> along with noticeable triple-tree offset<ref name="2007VT750C2_HNA" /> gave prominence to bare forks and a 21-inch front wheel (a first for Honda cruisers).<ref name="2007VT750C2_Collins" /> The chopper look was reinforced by a two-into-two exhaust system and a seat height reduced to {{convert|650|mm|sigfig=3}}.<ref name="2008VT750C2_au" /><ref name="2007VT750C2_Carlson" />

There were two significant updates to the VT750C2 Spirit. From 2012, North American Spirit models eliminated the carburetor in favor of a PGM-FI throttle body.<ref name="2012VT750C2_Harley" /> From 2013, a new Spirit VT750C2S model with antilock front and rear disc brakes (C-ABS) was sold alongside the VT750C2 in the US and was the only model offered in Europe.<ref name="2013VT750C2_HME" /><ref name="2013VT750C2_Travers" />

Confusingly, the model code VT750C2 had already been used to identify 1997-2001 European and Australian 750 Shadows with two-tone paint.<ref name="1997VT750C2_Motorrad" />

=====VT750C2B===== The 2010 '''VT750C2B ''Shadow Phantom''''' debuted in Fall 2009 powered by a blackened fuel-injected version (engine code '''RC53E''') of the existing Shadow 750 shaft-drive engine.<ref name="2010VT750C2B_News" /> The Phantom's frame and abridged bodywork, based on the Aero 750, were both painted black.<ref name="2010VT750C2B_MCN" /> This model was called the '''''Shadow Black Spirit''''' in European markets.<ref name="2010VT750C2B_Baroni" /><ref name="2012VT750C2B_AN" /> Honda Motor Europe described the VT750C2B, called '''''Shadow Black Spirit''''' in some European markets,<ref name="2010VT750C2B_Baroni" /><ref name="2012VT750C2B_AN" /> a variant of the VT750C2 Shadow Spirit with "authentic bobber styling."<ref name="2013VT750C2B_HME" /><ref name="2010VT750C2A_TS" />

In North America, the 2010 model year marked the arrival of PGM-FI equipped Shadow 750 engines, in both Phantom and VT750RS models.<ref name="2010VT750C2B_Cobb" /><ref name="2010VT750C2B_Cherney" />

The VT750C2B Shadow Phantom remains in the American Honda line-up for 2019.<ref name="2019VT750C2B_HMA" />

====VT750C recall==== Honda and NHTSA issued a January 2016 recall for 2010 through 2016 VT750C/CA/CS, VT750C2/ C2F/C2S, and VT750C2B models.<ref name="2004_Recall">{{cite web |author1= |title=SAFETY RECALL: 2010-2016 VT750 Bank Angle Sensor Replacement |url=https://honda.oemdtc.com/Recall/RCRIT-15V874-1842.pdf |website=OEMDTC.com |publisher=American Honda Motor Co. |access-date=13 October 2018 |date=19 January 2016}}</ref> The NHTSA announcement said that “engine vibration may cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub on the wire harness joint connector, resulting in a loss of the sensor signal.” Honda Motor Company had received reports, dating back to 2013, of engine stall or misfire incidents resulting from bank angle sensor failure.<ref name="VT750C_Wilson">{{cite web |last1=Wilson |first1=Bryon |title=Honda Recalls 22,142 Shadow Cruiser Models |url=http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2016/01/article/honda-recalls-22142-shadow-cruiser-models/ |website=MotoUSA.com |publisher=Motorcycle USA |access-date=8 October 2018 |location=Medford, Oregon |date=13 January 2016 |archive-date=1 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001030537/http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2016/01/article/honda-recalls-22142-shadow-cruiser-models/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

====VT400 replica==== Honda Japan created a series of VT400 {{in lang|ja}} models for the Japanese domestic market in 1997, practically identical to the VT750 series but with smaller displacement engines. Among these was the Shadow Slasher, introduced in February 2000.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbb-bike.com/history/data279_2.html|title=ホンダシャドウスラッシャー(2000年モデル)の歴史|trans-title=History of the Honda Shadow Slasher (Year 2000 model)|website=bbb-bike.com|access-date=12 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://response.jp/article/2004/11/29/65941.html|title=ホンダシャドウスラッシャーのカラーリングを変更|trans-title=Update to colouring of Honda Shadow Slasher|magazine=Response|date=29 November 2004|access-date=12 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2002/01/05/business/mazda-lets-buyers-fine-tune-roadster/|title=Mazda lets buyers fine-tune Roadster|newspaper=Japan Times|date=5 January 2002|access-date=12 August 2018}}</ref> From 2009, Honda Australia imports the VT400 as a Learner Approved Motorcycle alongside the popular VT750.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hinchliffe|first=Mark|title=Learners retain some cred on Honda VT400|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/learners-retain-some-cred-on-honda-vt400/story-e6frg6n6-1225763242289|access-date=14 February 2014|newspaper=Australian|date=22 August 2009}}</ref>

===1,100 cc VT Class=== The V-Twin 1100 (VT1100) was introduced by Honda in 1985 and was in continuous production till 2007. All models used an 1099cc displacement engine, the Honda VT1100 engine with minimal mechanical changes during its production.

====1985-1986==== The VT1100C (Sc18?) model was introduced in 1985 as a larger model from the 750/800 cc models. The 1985–86 models are recognizable by the dual horns below the headlight, square turn signals, dual front disk brakes, and one exhaust pipe on each side (front cylinder on right side, rear cylinder on left). There are dual gauges on the bars for speedometer and tachometer, and fuel and temperature gauges that on the fuel tank. The engine is a {{cvt|1,099|cc}} SOHC liquid cooled V-twin with a five-speed transmission and shaft drive. the 1985 and 1986 engines were higher performance engines vs later models, having a longer stroke and smaller piston compared to 1987 and later models, allowing this first generation motor to make approximately 76 horsepower.

====1987-1996==== thumb|1994 Honda VT1100C The 1987 VT1100C model took on a brand-new look with a lower seat ({{cvt|26|in|order=flip}}), a longer wheelbase {{convert|65|in|order=flip}}, a {{convert|3.44|usgal|order=flip}} fuel tank, an extended front fork {{cvt|41|mm|in}}, and weighs a hefty {{convert|265|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. Both exhaust pipes were now run along the right side of the bike, with the horns being relocated to the sides of the engine. The engine, while the same 1099 cc displacement as the previous model, is rated for approximately 63 horsepower due to shorter stroke and larger pistons. It also now had a five-speed transmission with a hydraulically actuated clutch. The "VT1100C" model was not manufactured in 1991 (to sell off excess stock of 1990 models), but returned in 1992 with a "Made in the USA" stamp on the seat. Some sites will list this model as the "VT1100 Standard" or "1100 Shadow Standard", but this was never an official name. This styling continued virtually unchanged through 1996.

====1995==== thumb|1997 Honda VT1100C ACE thumb|Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 In 1995, the V-Twin market really got going, and manufacturers expanded their offerings with variants of their standing models. The American Classic Edition (A.C.E.) (VT1100C2) was introduced this year as an additional model to the still available VT1100C. It featured a more retro styling than the VT1100C, with a full rear fender, induced vibrations, and a 'Harley-Davidson-like' sound from a single pin crank engine. The model lost about 10 hp, but gained a new 5 speed transmission.

====1997-2007==== 1997 saw the Standard replaced with the Spirit with more chrome on the engine but the same basic engine as the standard. This model also has a 5 speed transmission and a cable actuated clutch. There were slight frame and body work changes with this model versus the previous model as well. Horns were moved to the front of the bike and the front exhaust now follows the frame instead of cutting across the engine.

An ACE Tourer was also introduced based on the 1100 Spirit engine but the ACE styling. The ACE Tourer came with a two-into-one-into-two exhaust system, a counterbalanced with a dual crank pin crankshaft, and hard, color-matched saddlebags. The last of the 6,000+ Tourer models was produced in January 2001.

====1998-2003==== In 1998, 1100cc Honda rolled out the VT1100C3 Aero, based on the VT1100C2 ACE engine with the single pin crank, but a larger two into one exhaust and more retro styling. The 1100 Aero was discontinued after the 2003 model year.

====2000-2007==== The Honda Shadow Sabre model was introduced, based on the Honda VT1100 engine with different styling than the still manufactured Spirit model. The most notable feature was the front cast aluminum wheel. This model also had a slightly lower rear gear ratio in the transmission allowing the bike to have better off the line acceleration than the regular Spirit model; however this also caused higher engine RPM at highway speeds. Due to lower sales and the availability of the VTX1300, 2007 was the final year Honda made the VT1100 Shadow.

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<ref name="VT800C_Virgil"> {{cite news |last1=Virgil |first1=Jim |title=MOTORCYCLE MARKET REVVING UP |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1989-02-16-8903050820-story.html |access-date=9 October 2018 |work=Chicago Tribune |date=16 February 1989 |quote=Therefore the Hurricane 1000 sportbike; the 800 Shadow, which had been a challenger to the Harley-Davidson Sportster; and the Magna 750 are gone.}}</ref>

<ref name="2003_Roberts"> {{cite web |last1=Roberts |first1=Tim |title=Shadow Aero |url= http://hondanews.com/releases/5577c92f-459e-2d04-8c35-9f004c34c586/download/b7aff04f-9be1-9bd9-71f5-c9004c34c586 |website=Honda News |publisher=Honda North America |access-date=13 October 2018 |location=Torrance, CA |format=DOC |date=2 September 2003}}</ref>

<ref name="Wieck_2003"> {{cite web |author1=Wieck |title=Defining the '80s |url= http://www.hondanews.com/releases/defining-the-80s |website=Honda News |publisher=Honda North America |access-date=20 October 2018 |location=Torrance, CA |date=2 September 2003 |quote=The technical accomplishments of the original '83 VT™750C V-twin Shadow cruiser are often overlooked in the bright glare of other Honda innovations of the time.}}</ref>

<ref name="2005_Manual"> {{cite book |author1= |title=2005 Honda VT750C Shadow Aero Owner's Manual |date=2004 |publisher=Honda Motor Co |pages=177–188 |url= http://owners.honda.com/assets/OWNERLINK/model/own_man/powersports/2005/2005_VT750C.pdf |access-date=10 October 2018 |chapter=Technical Information}}</ref>

<ref name="2017VT750C_Honda"> {{cite web |author1= |title=2018 Honda Shadow Aero Specifications |url= http://hondanews.com/releases/2018-honda-shadow-aero-specifications |website=Honda News |publisher=Honda North America |access-date=13 October 2018 |location=Torrance, CA |date=6 November 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="Dever_1996"> {{cite news |last1=Dever |first1=Paul |title=Millionth Motorcycle Made at Marysville, Honda is Happy |url= https://www.theautochannel.com/news/date/19960809/newsXXXX7.html |access-date=16 October 2018 |work=The Auto Channel |date=9 August 1996}}</ref>

<ref name="1982NV750_News">{{cite web |title=「ホンダＮＶ７５０カスタム」|trans-title=Honda NV750 Custom |url= https://www.honda.co.jp/news/1982/2821216n.html |website=Honda Press Information |publisher=Honda Motor Co. |access-date=14 October 2018 |location=Tokyo |language=ja |date=16 December 1982 |quote=[Newly released American style sports bike 'Honda NV750 custom' with water-cooled 4-cycle SOHC 3 valves 45-degree V-type 2-cylinder engine]}}</ref>

<ref name="1986NV750_News"> {{cite web |author1= |title= 「ホンダ・シャドウ」を新発売 |trans-title=New Honda Shadow launched|url= https://www.honda.co.jp/news/1986/2860409s.html |website=Honda Press Information |publisher=Honda Motor Co. |access-date=14 October 2018 |location=Tokyo |language=ja |date=9 April 1986}}</ref>

<ref name="1997NV750_News"> {{cite web |author1= |title=プレスインフォメーション|trans-title=Press Information|url= https://www.honda.co.jp/news/1997/2970219.html |website=Honda Press Information |publisher=Honda Motor Co. |access-date=25 October 2018 |location=Tokyo |language=ja |date=19 February 1997 |quote=[American custom bike equipped with a powerful four-cycle V-type two-cylinder engine and classical body ''Honda Shadow 400/750'' is released]}}</ref>

<ref name="1997NV750_FactBook"> {{cite web |author1= |title=Shadow 1997.3|url= https://www.honda.co.jp/news/1997/2970219.html |website=Honda Press Information |series=Fact Book|publisher=Honda Motor Co. |access-date=25 October 2018 |location=Tokyo |language=ja |date=March 1997 |page=3 ''Power Unit''}}</ref>

<ref name="1998NV750_News"> {{cite web |author1= |title=「ホンダシャドウ(400)_(750)」 |trans-title=Honda Shadow 400—750 |url= https://www.honda.co.jp/news/1998/2981028.html |website=Honda Press Information |publisher=Honda Motor Co. |access-date=31 October 2018 |location=Tokyo |language=ja |date=28 October 1998}}</ref>

<ref name="2000NV750_News"> {{cite web |author1= |title=ホンダアメリカンカスタムバイク「シャドウ(750)」をマイナーチェンジし発売 |trans-title=Honda American custom bike 'Shadow 750' released with a minor change |url= https://www.honda.co.jp/news/2000/2001128.html |website=Honda Press Information |publisher=Honda Motor Co. |access-date=31 October 2018 |location=Tokyo |language=ja |date=28 November 2000}}</ref>

<ref name="2000Slasher_News"> {{cite web |author1= |title= ホンダ新型アメリカンカスタムバイク「シャドウスラッシャー750」を発売 |trans-title= Honda launches new American custom bike 'Shadow Slasher 750' |url= https://www.honda.co.jp/news/2000/2000929.html |website=Honda Press Information |publisher=Honda Motor Co. |access-date=1 November 2018 |location=Tokyo |language=ja |date=29 September 2000}}</ref>

<ref name="2004VT750C_TMS"> {{cite web |author1= |title=Shadow <750> |url= https://world.honda.com/motorshow/Tokyo/2003/motor/lineup/performance/shadow/index.html |website=Honda Worldwide |publisher=Honda Motor Co |access-date=4 November 2018 |location=Tokyo |date=29 October 2003 |quote=Classic Style and a Big-bike Look and Feel. Cruise into a New World of Emotion.}}</ref>

<ref name="2004VT750C_FB"> {{cite web |author1= |title=The 37th Tokyo Motor Show 2003 Performance Cruiser Line-up |url= https://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/motorshow/2003/motor/04.html |website=Tokyo Motor Show Archive |publisher=Honda Motor Co |access-date=6 November 2018 |location=Tokyo |language=ja |date=October 2003}}</ref>

<ref name="2004VT750C_News"> {{cite web |author1= |title=ホンダアメリカンカスタムバイク「シャドウ＜750＞」をフルモデルチェンジし発売 |trans-title= Fully remodeled Honda American Custom Bike 'Shadow 750' is released |url= https://www.honda.co.jp/news/2003/2031219-shadow.html |website=Honda Press Information |publisher=Honda Motor Co. |access-date=4 November 2018 |location=Tokyo |language=ja |date=19 December 2003}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750C2B_News"> {{cite web |author1= |title=Honda _ 精悍なスタイリングの大型クルーザーモデル「シャドウファントム＜750＞」を新発売 |trans-title= New launch of 'Shadow Phantom 750' large cruiser model of fearless styling |url= https://www.honda.co.jp/news/2009/2091020-shadow-p.html |website=Honda Pressroom |publisher=Honda Motor Co. |access-date=5 November 2018 |location=Tokyo |language=ja |date=20 October 2009}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750S_News"> {{cite web |author1= |title=Honda _ 精悍なスタイリングの大型クルーザーモデル「シャドウファントム＜750＞」を新発売 |trans-title= Honda launches the road-sports model "VT 750S" equipped with V-type two-cylinder engine with a feeling of heartbeat |url= https://www.honda.co.jp/news/2010/2100318-vt750s.html |website=Honda Pressroom |publisher=Honda Motor Co. |access-date=17 November 2018 |location=Tokyo |language=ja |date=18 March 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="2008VT750C_TMS"> {{cite news |author1= |title=The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 Motorcycle Press Information |url= https://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/motorshow/2007/motor/40thTMS_Motorcycle.pdf |website=Honda Pressroom |publisher=Honda Motor Co |access-date=8 November 2018 |location=Tokyo |page=16 |date=21 October 2007 |quote=An American Custom Model Featuring PGM-FI & Sharp-Looking Dual Mufflers.}}</ref>

<ref name="2007VT750C2_HNA"> {{cite web |author1= |title=Shadow Spirit Design: Inside the Process |url= http://hondanews.com/releases/shadow-spirit-design-inside-the-process |website=Honda News |publisher=Honda North America |access-date=12 November 2018 |location=Torrance, California |date=13 December 2006}}</ref>

<ref name="2013VT750S_HME"> {{cite web |author1= |title=VT750S Press Pack |url= https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcycles/media/pressreleases/34806/vt750s-press-pack |website=European Media Newsroom |publisher=Honda Motor Europe |access-date=18 November 2018 |location=Berkshire, England |date=1 September 2011}}</ref>

<ref name="2013VT750C2_HME"> {{cite web |author1= |title=VT750C2 Press Pack |url= https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcycles/media/pressreleases/2978/vt750c2-press-pack |website=European Media Newsroom |publisher=Honda Motor Europe |access-date=14 November 2018 |location=Berkshire, England |date=12 November 2012}}</ref>

<ref name="2013VT750C2B_HME"> {{cite web |author1= |title=VT750Cb2 Press Kit |url= https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcycles/media/pressreleases/34890/vt750c2b-press-kit |website=European Media Newsroom |publisher=Honda Motor Europe |access-date=16 November 2018 |location=Berkshire, England |date=12 November 2012}}</ref>

<ref name="2019VT750C_HMA"> {{cite web |author1= |title=2019 Shadow Aero Specifications |url= http://powersports.honda.com/2019/vt750ck/GetSpecifications.aspx |publisher=American Honda Motor Co., Motorcycle Division |access-date=9 November 2018 |location=Torrance, California |format=PDF |date=2018}}</ref>

<ref name="2019VT750CS_HMA"> {{cite web |author1= |title=2019 Shadow Aero ABS Specifications |url= http://powersports.honda.com/2019/vt750csk/GetSpecifications.aspx |publisher=American Honda Motor Co., Motorcycle Division |access-date=9 November 2018 |location=Torrance, California |format=PDF |date=2018}}</ref>

<ref name="2019VT750C2B_HMA"> {{cite web |author1= |title=2019 Shadow Phantom Specifications |url= http://powersports.honda.com/2019/vt750c2bk/GetSpecifications.aspx |publisher=American Honda Motor Co., Motorcycle Division |access-date=16 November 2018 |location=Torrance, California |format=PDF |date=2018}}</ref>

<ref name="VT800_Salvadori"> {{cite news |last1=Salvadori |first1=Clement |title=Retrospective: 1988 Honda VT800C Shadow |url= https://ridermagazine.com/2017/04/17/retrospective-1988-honda-vt800c-shadow/ |access-date=8 October 2018 |work=Rider Magazine |publisher=EPG Media |date=17 April 2017 |location=Camarillo |quote=However, when the ’89 model year rolled around, the only VT on the showroom floor was the 1100.}}</ref>

<ref name="2004VT750C_Freund"> {{cite news |last1=Freund |first1=Ken |title=2004 Honda Shadow Aero VT750 Road Test |url= https://ridermagazine.com/2004/01/29/2004-honda-shadow-aero-vt750-road-test/ |access-date=5 November 2018 |work=Rider Magazine |publisher=EPG Media |date=29 January 2004 |location=Camarillo |quote=Despite its relatively small displacement for a cruiser, the Aero now has the appearance of a much larger machine, which is especially accentuated by its oh-so-loonnggg rear fender.}}</ref>

<ref name="2007VT750C2_Carlson"> {{cite news |last1=Carlson |first1=Donya |title=2007 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 C2 Road Test |url= https://ridermagazine.com/2007/02/05/2007-honda-shadow-spirit-750-c2-road-test/ |access-date=11 November 2018 |work=Rider Magazine |publisher=EPG Media |date=5 February 2007 |location=Camarillo |quote=…at 25.7 inches, I can’t think of another cruiser in the middleweight class that has a lower seat.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750RS_RM"> {{cite magazine |author= |title=2010 Honda Shadow RS Road Test |url= https://ridermagazine.com/2011/03/27/2010-honda-shadow-rs-road-test-review/ |magazine=Rider Magazine |publisher=EPG Media |publication-date= September 2010 |date=27 March 2011 |access-date= 16 November 2018 |quote=Unlike the other Shadow 750s, the RS gets chain final drive rather than shaft; less weight, more maintenance.}}</ref>

<ref name="1984_Manual"> {{cite book |author1= |title=Shop Manual Shadow VT700C VT750C |date=September 1984 |publisher=Honda Motor Co |pages=1‑3–1‑4 |chapter=General Information}}</ref>

<ref name="1986_Manual"> {{cite book |author1= |title=Service Manual 86-87 VT700C Shadow |date=December 1986 |publisher=Honda Motor Co |pages=1‑3–1‑4 |url=|chapter=General Information}}</ref>

<ref name="2000_Manual"> {{cite book |author1= |title=Service Manual 1998-2003 VT750C / CD / CD2 Shadow/Shadow Deluxe/ACE |date=June 2000 |publisher=Honda Motor Co |pages=1‑4–1‑5 |url= |chapter=General Information}}</ref>

<ref name="VT750C_Cycle"> {{cite magazine |author1= |title=Honda VT750C Shadow | magazine=Cycle | publisher=Ziff-Davis |date=January 1983 |url= http://www.yeoldecycleshoppe.com/roadtestlibrary/2016/11/24/1983-honda-vt750c-shadow-road-test |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181122005536/http://www.yeoldecycleshoppe.com/roadtestlibrary/2016/11/24/1983-honda-vt750c-shadow-road-test |url-status= usurped |archive-date= November 22, 2018 |pages=30–38, 48 |format=JPEG |access-date=9 October 2018 | quote=Consider the Shadow a way-far-out Cruiser, a chip placed at the very edge of the marketplace checkerboard, far from the center squares occupied by the Magana and Sabre.}}</ref>

<ref name="VT700C_CW"> {{cite magazine |author1= |title=Honda Shadow 700 | magazine=Cycle World | location=Newport Beach, California | publisher=CBS Magazines |date=August 1986 |volume=25 |issue=8 |pages=22–26 |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=bqd6AF2LKdoC&pg=RA7-PA22 |access-date=24 October 2018 |quote=From its very introduction in 1983 as a 750, this particular light-heavyweight V-Twin not only became Honda's bestselling model, but America's best selling motorcycle of ''any'' kind, period.}}</ref>

<ref name="ACE_Specs"> {{cite web |author1= |title=VT750 ACE Specs |url= http://www.vt750dc.com/factory-specs/vt750c-cd-c3-ace |website=VT750DC.com |access-date=2 November 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="1997VT750C2_Motorrad"> {{cite magazine |last=Schulz |first=Monica |date= 7 May 1997 |volume=1997 |issue=11 |title= Vergleichstest Honda VT 750 C2/Kawasaki VN 800 Classic |trans-title=Comparison test Honda VT 750 C2 / Kawasaki VN 800 Classic |url= https://www.motorradonline.de/test/vergleichstest-honda-vt-750-c2kawasaki-vn-800-classic.106950.html |language=de |magazine= Motorrad |publisher=Motor Presse Stuttgart |access-date=25 October 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="2001VT750DC_Motorrad"> {{cite magazine |last= Henniges |first= Rolf |date= 11 August 2000 |volume=2000 |issue=17 |title= Vergleichstest Cruiser / Kleine Helden |trans-title=Comparison Test Cruiser / Little Heroes |url= https://www.motorradonline.de/test/vergleichstest-cruiser.105874.html |language=de |magazine= Motorrad |publisher=Motor Presse Stuttgart |access-date=1 November 2018 |quote=Honda hat mit seiner VT 750 Black Widow soeben ein neues Genussmittel auf den Cruiser-Markt geworfen.[Honda has just thrown a new stimulant into the cruiser market with its VT 750 Black Widow.]}}</ref>

<ref name="2007VT750C2_Motorrad"> {{cite magazine |last= Schmieder |first= Thomas |date= 19 July 2007 |volume=2007 |issue=16 |title= Fahrbericht Honda VT 750 Shadow Spirit / Feingeist |trans-title=Ride Report Honda VT 750 Shadow Spirit / Fine spirit |url= https://www.motorradonline.de/test/fahrbericht-honda-vt-750-shadow-spirit.102051.html |language=de |magazine= Motorrad |publisher=Motor Presse Stuttgart |access-date=13 November 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750C_Motorrad"> {{cite magazine |last= East |first= Christopher |date= 8 June 2010 |volume=2010 |issue=7 |title= Im Test: Honda Shadow 750 |url= https://www.motorradonline.de/einzeltest/im-test-honda-shadow-750.308159.html |language=de |magazine= Motorrad |publisher=Motor Presse Stuttgart |access-date=8 November 2018 |quote=Das serienmäßige ABS ist absolut narrensicher und gerade bei Cruisern ein Sicherheitsplus.[The standard ABS is absolutely foolproof and especially for cruisers a plus in safety.]}}</ref>

<ref name="2001VT750DC_CZ"> {{cite web |last1=Růžička |first1=Lukáš |title=Honda VT 750 DC Black Widow |url= https://www.motorkari.cz/clanky/redakcni-testy/honda/honda-vt-750-dc-black-widow-2855.html |website=Motorkáři.cz |publisher=MOTOportal |access-date=1 November 2018 |location=Prague, Czech Republic |language=cs |date=5 October 2001}}</ref>

<ref name="1997VT750C_MC"> {{cite magazine |author= |title=Review of the Honda Shadow A.C.E. 750 from the Middleweight Comparison |url= https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/review-honda-shadow-ace-750-from-middleweight-comparison |magazine=Motorcycle Cruiser |publisher=Bonnier Corporation |publication-date= August 1997 |date=15 June 2017 |access-date=25 October 2018 |quote=In many ways, we rated the A.C.E. 750 as Honda’s best styling effort to date.}}</ref>

<ref name="2001VT750DC_MC"> {{cite magazine |author= |title=Motorcycle Road Test: Honda Shadow Spirit 750 |url= https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/motorcycle-road-test-honda-shadow-spirit-750 |magazine= Motorcycle Cruiser |publisher=Bonnier Corporation |publication-date= April 2001 |date=24 February 2009 | editor1-last= Elvidge| editor1-first= Jamie| editor2-last= Cherney| editor2-first= Andrew| editor3-last= Friedman| editor3-first=Art |access-date= 1 November 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="2004VT750C_MC"> {{cite magazine |author= |title=2004 Honda Shadow Aero 750 |url= https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/2004-honda-shadow-aero-750 |magazine= Motorcycle Cruiser |publisher=Bonnier Corporation |date=24 February 2009 | editor1-last= Cherney| editor1-first= Andrew| editor2-last= Friedman| editor2-first=Art |access-date=4 November 2018 |quote=In an aggressive move, Honda cleaned out the stable, throwing the venerable 750cc A.C.E. and 750 Spirit models into the scrapheap. The Aero is the only kid on the old middleweight V-twin block this year.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750RS_Cherney"> {{cite magazine | last= Cherney| first= Andrew |title=Harley Sportster Iron vs. Honda Shadow RS |url= https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/harley-sportster-iron-vs-honda-shadow-rs |magazine= Motorcycle Cruiser |publisher=Bonnier Corporation |date=23 September 2010 |quote=Honda says "RS" stands for "retro standard," though really, the bike doesn't bludgeon you with nostalgia, nor is it really a standard.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750C2B_Cherney"> {{cite magazine | last= Cherney| first= Andrew |title=First Ride: 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom |url= https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/cruisers/first-ride-2010-honda-shadow-phantom |magazine= Motorcycle Cruiser |publisher=Bonnier Corporation |date=26 February 2010 |quote=The Phantom concept is essentially based on the Spirit 750 (though the Spirit isn't officially in Honda's 2010 lineup), with the main upgrades being its clean, uncluttered look accented by an extensive blackout treatment (that seems to be all the rage these days) and the addition of fuel injection.}}</ref>

<ref name="Dec2001VT750DC_MC"> {{cite magazine |author= |title=Those Marvelous Middleweights |url= https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/those-marvelous-middleweights |magazine= Motorcycle Cruiser |publisher=Bonnier Corporation |publication-date= December 2001 |date=24 February 2009 |access-date= 1 November 2018 |quote=The Spirit brings new styling cues including chopped fenders, a skinny 100/80-19 front tire on a wire-spoke wheel, an uncovered fork crowned with a small headlight, a lower and narrower handlebar, a leaner-looking 3.6-gallon fuel tank, a trimmer one-piece saddle that helps lower saddle height by an inch to 26.6 inches, exposed-spring rear shocks and a squat 160/80-15 rear tire.}}</ref>

<ref name="History_TS"> {{cite web |last1=Biker |first1=Maxx |title=2009 Honda Shadow Aero |url= https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/2009-honda-shadow-aero-ar68321.html |website=TopSpeed.com |access-date=22 October 2018 |date=18 December 2008 |quote=Back in the early days, Honda was into performance even in the case of cruisers so the engine behind that first model was a liquid-cooled, 749cc V-Twin, SOHC, three-valved with six gears and shaft drive transmission.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750C2A_TS"> {{cite web |last1=Biker |first1=Maxx |title=2010 Honda Shadow Phantom |url= https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/2010-honda-shadow-phantom-ar79512.html |website=TopSpeed.com |access-date=14 November 2018 |date=27 April 2010 |quote=This thing was designed as a bobber and the fat wheels, thick fork arms, redesigned handlebar as well as the entire bodywork, blacked-out and matte finishes stand by the bobber (not custom) side of this very attractive motorcycle.}}</ref>

<ref name="History_SR"> {{cite web |last1=Maynard |first1=Bob |title=The History of the Honda Shadow |url= http://www.shadowriders.org/articles/hondahistory.html |website=ShadowRiders.Org |access-date=15 October 2018 |date=6 December 1998}}</ref>

<ref name="Hist_RWUP"> {{cite web |author1= |title=Honda American Classic Edition VT750C |url= http://retrowriteup.com/honda-american-classic-edition-vt750c/ |website=RetroWriteUp |access-date=30 October 2018 |location=South Africa |date=25 September 2013 |quote=In 1998 Honda launched the VT750C ACE which also has a single pin crank. Both these Honda motorcycle models were clearly marked 'Made in America'.}}</ref>

<ref name="VT750C_Honda"> {{cite web| url = http://powersports.honda.com/the_story/heritage/heritage_milestone.asp?Decade=1980&TargetUrl=Milestone/Milestone_Model_0102.asp&PrevPageTitle=TimeLine| title = Honda: 1983 Shadow 750| access-date = 2008-05-20| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080519233200/http://powersports.honda.com/the_story/heritage/heritage_milestone.asp?Decade=1980&TargetUrl=Milestone%2FMilestone_Model_0102.asp&PrevPageTitle=TimeLine| archive-date = May 19, 2008| url-status = dead}}</ref>

<ref name="VT700_Tariff"> {{cite web |author1=Lemmy |title=Motorcycle tariffs and Harley-Davidson Lessons from the last time |url= https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/motorcycle-tariffs-and-harley-davidson |website=RevZilla.com |publisher=RevZilla |access-date=21 October 2018 |date=5 March 2018 |quote= …many Japanese bikes were reworked to squeak in just under the 700 cc limit; such bikes are still referred to informally as 'tariff busters.'}}</ref>

<ref name="2018Aero_Kevin"> {{cite web |last1=Wethington |first1=Kevin |title=2018 Honda Shadow Aero 750 Review of Specs |url= http://www.hondaprokevin.com/2018-honda-shadow-aero-750-review-specs-motorcycle-cruiser-vt750c |website=HondaProKevin |access-date=19 October 2018 |location=Chattanooga, TN |date=15 February 2018 |quote=Honda’s played around over the years with many different model variations with different styling aspects and then different engine size options… Fast forward to 2018 and the only Shadow models from Honda that haven’t been discontinued are the Shadow Aero 750 …and… the Shadow Phantom 750…}}</ref>

<ref name="2016VT750CS_Kevin"> {{cite web |last1=Wethington |first1=Kevin |title=2016 Honda Shadow Aero ABS 750 Review |url= http://www.hondaprokevin.com/motorcycles-models/2016/honda-shadow-aero-abs-review-specs-vt750csg-cruiser |website=HondaProKevin |access-date=8 November 2018 |location=Chattanooga, TN}}</ref>

<ref name="VT700_Chaos"> {{cite web |author1= |title=Honda VT700C |url= http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Honda_VT700C |website=CycleChaos |access-date=9 October 2018 |date=28 November 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="AHSH"> {{cite web |title=Honda Shadow engine codes and frame numbers |url= http://www.ahsh.hu/en_honda-shadow-engine-codes-and-frame-numbers,64.html |website=www.ahsh.hu |publisher=Authentic Honda Shadow Handcraft |access-date=21 October 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="750VT84_BPH"> {{cite web |title=1984 VT 750 MOTO |url= https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/honda-motorcycle/750-MOTO/VT/1984 |website=www.bike-parts-honda.com |publisher=Coxa Ltd |access-date=23 October 2018 |location=London}}</ref>

<ref name="750VT85_BPH"> {{cite web |title=1985 VT 750 MOTO |url= https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/honda-motorcycle/750-MOTO/VT/1985 |website=www.bike-parts-honda.com |publisher=Coxa Ltd |access-date=23 October 2018 |location=London}}</ref>

<ref name="750VT86_BPH"> {{cite web |title=1986 VT 750 MOTO |url= https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/honda-motorcycle/750-MOTO/VT/1986 |website=www.bike-parts-honda.com |publisher=Coxa Ltd |access-date=23 October 2018 |location=London}}</ref>

<ref name="750VT87_BPH"> {{cite web |title=1987 VT 750 MOTO |url= https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/honda-motorcycle/750-MOTO/VT/1987 |website=www.bike-parts-honda.com |publisher=Coxa Ltd |access-date=23 October 2018 |location=London}}</ref>

<ref name="750NV99_BPH"> {{cite web |title=1999 NV 750 MOTO |url= https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/honda-motorcycle/750-MOTO/NV/1999 |website=www.bike-parts-honda.com |publisher=Coxa Ltd |access-date=31 October 2018 |location=London}}</ref>

<ref name="750NV01_BPH"> {{cite web |title=2001 NV 750 MOTO |url= https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/honda-motorcycle/750-MOTO/NV/2001 |website=www.bike-parts-honda.com |publisher=Coxa Ltd |access-date=31 October 2018 |location=London}}</ref>

<ref name="750VT04_BPH"> {{cite web |title=2004 VT 750 MOTO |url= https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/honda-motorcycle/750-MOTO/VT/2004 |website=www.bike-parts-honda.com |publisher=Coxa Ltd |access-date=31 October 2018 |location=London}}</ref>

<ref name="Holmstrom"> {{cite book | last = Holmstrom | first = Darwin | title = Complete idiot's guide to motorcycles |url= https://epdf.tips/the-complete-idiots-guide-to-motorcycles-2nd-edition.html| publisher = Alpha Books | location = Indianapolis, IN | year = 2001 |edition=2nd | isbn = 0028642589 |page=379 |quote=I especially recommend the 1986–87 VT700 Shadows, which combine striking looks and genuine comfort with the low maintenance of shaft drive and hydraulically-adjusted valves. In my opinion, this model makes a better all-around motorcycle than any of the new mid-size cruisers.}}</ref>

<ref name="2003VT750C_CW"> {{cite magazine |author1= |title=Project Recycle- Honda Shadow Ace 750 | magazine=Cycle World | location=Irvine, California | publisher=Bonnier Motorcycle Group |date=10 April 2012 |url= https://www.cycleworld.com/project-recycle/recycle_hondashadowace750-html |access-date=31 October 2018 |quote=Honda started building this version of the Shadow in 1998 and continued through 2003.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750RS_CW"> {{cite magazine | last = Burns | first = John |title=Harley-Davidson Iron 883 vs. Honda Shadow RS vs. Triumph Bonneville| magazine=Cycle World | location=Irvine, California | publisher=Bonnier Motorcycle Group |date=16 September 2010 |url= https://www.cycleworld.com/2010/09/16/harley-davidson-iron-883-vs-honda-shadow-rs-vs-triumph-bonneville-comparison-test/ |access-date=16 November 2018 |quote=Finally, this new RS is a Shadow you don’t have to be a full-on cruiser person to get behind.}}</ref>

<ref name="2001VT750DC_CW"> {{cite magazine | last = Canet | first = Don |title=Shadow Spirit 750 | magazine=Cycle World | location=Newport Beach, California | publisher=Hatchette Filipatcchi Magazines |date=February 2001 |volume=40 |issue=2 |page=51 |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=NKRYLxEd6uAC&pg=RA1-PA51 |access-date=31 October 2018 |quote=Street-rod styling gives the rakish Spirit a strong dose of visual attitude.}}</ref>

<ref name="2002VT750DC_Kim"> {{cite web |last1=Kim |first1=Calvin |title=Honda Shadow Spirit 750 vs. H-D 883R Sportster |url= https://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/honda-shadow-spirit-750-vs-hd-883r-sportster-15402.html |website=Motorcycle.com |publisher=VerticalScope |access-date=2 November 2018 |location=Toronto |date=26 August 2002 |quote=First built in 2001, the Shadow Spirit 750 seemed to be aimed right at the heart of the lightweight cruiser niche.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750RS_Duke"> {{cite web |last1=Duke |first1=Kevin |title=2010 Honda Shadow RS Review |url= https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2010-honda-shadow-rs-review-89540.html |website=Motorcycle.com |publisher=VerticalScope |access-date=16 November 2018 |location=Toronto |date=12 May 2010 |quote=Honda dealer pre-orders were very strong, so the Shadow RS is set to add to the 250,000-plus Shadows sold since the original 750 debuted in 1983.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750C2B_Cobb"> {{cite web |last1=Cobb |first1=Jeff |title=2010 Honda Shadow Phantom Review |url= https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2010-honda-shadow-phantom-review-89325.html |website=Motorcycle.com |publisher=VerticalScope |access-date=15 November 2018 |location=Toronto |date=15 May 2010 |quote=New to the engine is a fuel-injection system delivering the air-fuel mixture to each cylinder, while twin spark plugs per cylinder ensure efficient combustion.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750RS_Cobb"> {{cite web |last1=Cobb |first1=Jeff |title=Shootout: 2010 Honda Shadow RS vs. 2010 Harley-Davidson 883 Low |url= https://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/shootout-2010-honda-shadow-rs-vs-2010-harley-davidson-883-low-89646.html |website=Motorcycle.com |publisher=VerticalScope |access-date=17 November 2018 |location=Toronto |date=11 June 2010 |quote=Honda’s official explanation for the Shadow RS is that it was conceived and born in Japan for the Japanese home market.}}</ref>

<ref name="2002VT750DC_2R"> {{cite web |last1=Riva |first1=Eliano |title=Honda VT750DC Black Widow |url= https://www.dueruote.it/news/moto-scooter/2002/03/17/honda-vt750dc-black-widow.html |website=Dueruote |publisher=Editoriale Domus |access-date=2 November 2018 |location=Milan |language=it |date=17 March 2002|quote=Disegnata in USA ma costruita in Giappone, la VT 750 DC, infatti, rispecchia alla perfezione il concetto della “yankee bike”… [Designed in the USA but built in Japan, the VT 750 DC, in fact, perfectly reflects the concept of the "Yankee bike"…]}}</ref>

<ref name="2002VT750DC_AU"> {{cite web |last1=Hedge |first1=Trevor |title=Honda VT750D Shadow - Ride Review |url= http://www.mcnews.com.au/honda-vt750d-shadow-ride-review/ |website=MCNews.com.au |access-date=2 November 2018 |location=Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |date=15 February 2002 |quote=The seat is designed to have the rider sitting low and ‘in’ the machine.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750S_AU"> {{cite web |last1=Hedge |first1=Trevor |title=Honda VT750 S Review |url= http://www.mcnews.com.au/honda-vt750-s-review/ |website=MCNews.com.au |access-date=17 November 2018 |location=Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |date=15 November 2013 |quote=Considering the VT750 S is not made in one of Honda's Chinese or Thai plants but is instead a genuine made in Japan product, the $8990 price point is surprising.}}</ref>

<ref name="2003VT750DC_MUSA"> {{cite web |author1= |title=2003 Honda Shadow Spirit Comparison |url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2003/08/article/2003-honda-shadow-spirit-comparison/ |website=Motorcycle-USA.com |publisher=Motorsport Aftermarket Group |access-date=4 November 2018 |location=Irvine, California |date=21 August 2003 |quote=The winged logo is renowned for refinement and attention to detail, and on the Shadow Spirit, Honda comes up golden.}}</ref>

<ref name="2004VT750C_MUSA"> {{cite web |author1= |title=2004 Honda Shadow Aero 750 |url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2004/05/article/2004-honda-shadow-aero-750/ |website=Motorcycle-USA.com |publisher=Motorsport Aftermarket Group |access-date=5 November 2018 |location=Irvine, California |date=26 May 2007 |quote=Styling-wise, the Shadow Aero has that long, low, slammed look.}}</ref>

<ref name="2007VT750C2_Madson"> {{cite web |last1=Madson |first1=Bart |title=2007 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 1st Ride |url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2006/11/article/2007-honda-shadow-spirit-750-1st-ride/ |website=Motorcycle-USA.com |publisher=Motorsport Aftermarket Group |access-date=12 November 2018 |location=Irvine, California |date=13 November 2006 |quote=Like its sport-touring cousin, the Goldwing, the Shadow is an example of Hondas willingness to refine a model through piecemeal fine-tuning, and the manufacturer’s efforts have been rewarded with 243,000 750 units sold since its inception.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750RS_Hutchison"> {{cite web |last1=Hutchison |first1=Ken |title=2010 Honda Shadow RS First Look |url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2009/11/article/2010-honda-shadow-rs-first-look/ |website=Motorcycle-USA.com |publisher=Motorsport Aftermarket Group |access-date=21 November 2018 |location=Irvine, California |date=12 November 2009 |quote=The 2010 Honda Shadow RS increases the Japanese marque’s entry-level Shadow line-up to four models.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750RS_MUSA"> {{cite web |author1= |title=2010 Honda Shadow RS First Ride |url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2010/05/article/2010-honda-shadow-rs-first-ride/ |website=Motorcycle-USA.com |publisher=Motorsport Aftermarket Group |access-date=16 November 2018 |location=Irvine, California |date=17 May 2010 |quote=With a fuel-injected 745cc V-Twin powerplant nestled in a chassis that boasts classic lines and standard-style riding ergonomics, the latest Honda cruiser is a bare-bones motorcycle, one which the rider may do with as he or she sees fit.}}</ref>

<ref name="2011VT750C_MUSA"> {{cite web |author1= |title=Honda Stateline, Sabre & Shadow Aero Return |url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2011/02/article/honda-stateline-sabre-shadow-aero-return/ |website=Motorcycle-USA.com |publisher=Motorsport Aftermarket Group |access-date=8 November 2018 |location=Irvine, California |date=3 February 2011 |quote=Factor in the Shadow Aero’s classic retro styling, low seat height, power-packed V-twin engine now with sophisticated Programmed Fuel Injection—all at a price that’s just right for today’s budgets—and you have the makings of a winner.}}</ref>

<ref name="2012VT750C2_Harley"> {{cite web |last1=Harley |first1=Bryan |title=2012 Honda Shadow 750 Cruisers First Look |url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2011/09/article/2012-honda-shadow-750-cruisers-first-look/ |website=Motorcycle-USA.com |publisher=Motorsport Aftermarket Group |access-date=14 November 2018 |location=Irvine, California |date=23 September 2011 |quote=Honda has brought together a big-bike look, distinctive street-rod styling and a muscular V-Twin engine—now including the sophistication and metering precision of Programmed Fuel Injection.}}</ref>

<ref name="2013VT750RS_Harley"> {{cite web |last1=Harley |first1=Bryan |title=2013 Honda Fury/ Honda Cruisers Introduced |url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2012/09/article/2013-honda-fury-honda-cruisers-introduced/ |website=Motorcycle-USA.com |publisher=Motorsport Aftermarket Group |access-date=21 November 2018 |location=Irvine, California |date=4 September 2012 |quote=The 2013 Honda Shadow 750cc cruiser line consists of four models, from the low-slung Aero to the blacked-out Phantom.}}</ref>

<ref name="2005Shadow_MO"> {{cite web |author1= |title=2005 Honda Shadow |url= https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2005-honda-shadow-review |website=MotorcyclistOnline.com |publisher=Bonnier Motorcycle Group |access-date=4 November 2018 |date=19 March 2013}}</ref>

<ref name="2008Shadow_MO"> {{cite web |author1= |title=2008 Honda Shadow |url= https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2008-honda-shadow-review |website=MotorcyclistOnline.com |publisher=Bonnier Motorcycle Group |access-date=8 November 2018 |date=19 March 2013|quote=The 2008 Honda Shadow Aero features a new two-into-two exhaust system that has bullet-style mufflers to give the bike a classic cruiser style.}}</ref>

<ref name="2007Shadow_HN"> {{cite web |author1= |title=2007 Honda Shadow Pricing |url= http://hondanews.com/channels/powersports-motorcycles/releases/2007-honda-shadow-pricing |website=HondaNews |publisher=Honda North America |access-date=3 November 2018 |location=Torrance, California |date=7 September 2006}}</ref>

<ref name="2004VT750C_Johnston"> {{cite web |last1=Johnston |first1=Neil |title=2004 Honda VT750 Shadow Aero – Classic Analog Sense in a Digital World |url= https://onewheeldrive.net/2004/06/28/2004-honda-vt750-shadow-aero-classic-analog-sense-in-a-digital-world/ |website=OneWheelDrive.Net |access-date=5 November 2018 |location=Vancouver, BC |date=28 June 2004 |quote=Simply put, the Aero is a mixed bag; it looks good, but it’s no stunner, and it lacks a design sense to help it stand out from the crowd.}}</ref>

<ref name="2004VT750C_MCN"> {{cite news |author1= |title=HONDA VT750 SHADOW (2004-2007) Review |url= https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/vt750-shadow/ |access-date=5 November 2018 |work=Motor Cycle News |publisher=Bauer Consumer Media |date=24 November 2006 |location=Peterborough, UK |quote=The Honda VT750C Shadow's engine’s the same as the one which has powered the VT750 range from the start but detuned to give more low down and midrange grunt at the expense of top end power.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750C2B_MCN"> {{cite news |last1=Dawes |first1=Justin |title=New Honda Shadow tested: 'shock horror, a cool cruiser from Honda!'|url= https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/first-rides-tests/2010/february/feb1710-new-honda-shadow-tested/ |access-date=16 November 2018 |work=Motor Cycle News |publisher=Bauer Consumer Media |date=17 February 2010 |location=Peterborough, UK |quote=Black and matt grey replaces most of the chrome in a nod to backyard hot rodders of old, there’s ‘bobber-style cut-down mudguards, lowered seat and bars and fat tyres front and rear.}}</ref>

<ref name="VT750C_Cordara"> {{cite web |last1=Cordara |first1=Stefano |title=Test Drive: Honda Shadow 750 |url= https://www.motorbox.com/moto/moto-viste-e-provate/moto-primo-contatto/honda-shadow-750 |website=MotorBox |publisher=Boxer S.r.L. |access-date=5 November 2018 |location=Milan |language=IT |date=10 June 2004}}</ref>

<ref name="2008VT750T_ae"> {{cite web |author1= |title=HONDA Shadow Tourer VT750T specs - 2008, 2009 |url= https://www.autoevolution.com/moto/honda-shadow-tourer-vt750t-2008.html |website=autoevolution |publisher=SoftNews Net SRL |access-date=7 November 2018 |location=Bucharest}}</ref>

<ref name="2009VT750T_TM"> {{cite web |author1= |title=2009 Honda VT750T Shadow Tourer |url= https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2009models/2009-Honda-VT750TShadowTourer |website=TotalMotorcycle.com |access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="CABS_PM"> {{cite news |last1=Wasef |first1=Basem |title=Honda Motorcycles Combined ABS |url= https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/motorcycles/a7606/honda-motorcycles-combined-abs/ |access-date=8 November 2018 |work=Popular Mechanics |publisher=Hearst Communications |date=26 March 2012 |location=New York City |quote=Honda's Techy Motorcycle ABS: Anti-Lock Brakes For the Anti-Anti-Lock Set}}</ref>

<ref name="2009VT750C_br"> {{cite web |author1= |title=Honda Shadow 750, injeção no modelo 2009 |trans-title=Honda Shadow 750, injection in 2009 model |url= https://www.motonline.com.br/noticia/honda-shadow-750-injecao-no-modelo-2009/ |website=Motonline |publisher=Webtrends Negócios de Internet |access-date=8 November 2018 |location=São Paulo |language=pt |date=30 June 2008}}</ref>

<ref name="2008VT750C2_au"> {{cite web |last1=Butler |first1=Glenn |title=Mid-life update for Honda's best-selling cruiser |url= https://www.drive.com.au/bike-reviews/midlife-update-for-hondas-bestselling-cruiser-20070528-14so0 |website=drive.com.au |access-date=8 November 2018 |location=Melbourne, Victoria |date=4 June 2007 |quote=The $10,990 VT750C was the best-selling cruiser in Australia in 2005, and though Honda sold even more in 2006, it was pipped for back-to-back victories by an all-new Harley Davidson Softail.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750C2B_Baroni"> {{cite web |last1=Baroni |first1=Lorenzo |title=TEST Honda Shadow Black Spirit 750, slow ride per passione |trans-title=TEST Honda Shadow Black Spirit 750, slow ride for passion |url= http://www.motoblog.it/post/25168/test-honda-shadow-black-spirit-750-slow-ride-per-passione |website=Blogo.it |publisher=Triboo Media |access-date=9 November 2018 |location=Milan |date=6 July 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="2012VT750C2B_AN"> {{cite web |author1= |title=Honda VT 750 Shadow Black Spirit : le custom facile |trans-title=Honda VT 750 Shadow Black Spirit: the easy custom |url= http://www.autonews.fr/article/honda-vt-750-shadow-black-spirit-le-custom-facile-38631 |website=Autonews |publisher=Warmup Interactive |access-date=9 November 2018 |location=Boulogne-Billancourt |date=12 February 2012}}</ref>

<ref name="2007VT750C2_Booth"> {{cite news |last1=Booth |first1=David |title=Motorcycle Review: 2007 Honda VT750C2 |url= https://driving.ca/honda/vt750c2/reviews/road-test/road-test-2007-honda-vt750c2-2 |access-date=11 November 2018 |work=Driving |agency=Canwest News Service |publisher=Postmedia Network |publication-date=10 August 2011 |date=2006 |location=Toronto |quote=The VT750 is the second-best-selling motorcycle in Canada and the most popular in Honda’s stable.}}</ref>

<ref name="2007VT750C2_Collins"> {{cite web |last1=Collins |first1=Pamela |title=MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 Shadow Spirit 750 C2 |url= http://www.womenridersnow.com/pages/2007_Shadow_Spirit_750_C2.aspx |website=Women Riders Now |publisher=Solitude Ranch Communications |access-date=11 November 2018 |location=Austin, Texas |date=14 December 2006}}</ref>

<ref name="2007VT750C2_Voss"> {{cite news |last1=Voss |first1=Arv |title=REVIEW: HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT 750 C2 |url= https://www.newsday.com/classifieds/cars/review-honda-shadow-spirit-750-c2-1.628046 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181122005733/https://www.newsday.com/classifieds/cars/review-honda-shadow-spirit-750-c2-1.628046 |url-status= dead |archive-date= November 22, 2018 |access-date=12 November 2018 |work=Newsday |date=27 October 2007 |location=Melville, New York |quote=The bars are new, mounted on pull-back risers, with kind of a drag bike feel.}}</ref>

<ref name="2013VT750C2_Travers"> {{cite news |last1=Travers |first1=Jim |title=Guide to the 2013 motorcycles and scooters with ABS |url= https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2013/06/guide-to-the-2013-motorcycles-and-scooters-with-abs/index.htm |access-date=14 November 2018 |work=Consumer Reports |date=14 June 2013 |location=Yonkers, New York}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750S_CMG"> {{cite web |last1=Mouzouris |first1=Costa |last2=Bond |first2=Steve |title=Honda Shadow 750RS launch |url= https://canadamotoguide.com/2010/03/30/honda-shadow-750rs-launch/ |website=Canada Moto Guide |publisher=Trader Corporation |access-date=17 November 2018 |location=Etobicoke |date=30 March 2010 |quote=Looking at Honda’s 750 Shadow RS (Retro Standard), it’s fairly obvious that the staggered mufflers, peanut fuel tank and large speedo perched up on the upper triple clamp are all quite Harley Sportster-ish.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750S_Bond"> {{cite web |last1=Bond |first1=Steve |title=Honda's Shadow RS beats cruiser rap |url= https://www.wheels.ca/car-reviews/hondas-shadow-rs-beats-cruiser-rap-1211/ |website=WHEELS.ca |publisher=Toronto Star Newspapers |access-date=17 November 2018 |date=13 March 2010 |quote=The 'RS' stands for 'retro standard' and that sums it up perfectly. It’s not really a standard, it’s certainly not a sportbike and it’s not really a cruiser either.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750RS_Roy"> {{cite web |last1=Roy |first1=Rex |title=First Ride: 2010 Honda Shadow RS - Just another Harley imitator, or something better? |url= https://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/23/first-ride-2010-honda-shadow-rs-just-another-harley-imitator/ |website=Autoblog |publisher=Oath |access-date=17 November 2018 |location=Birmingham, Michigan |date=23 April 2010 |quote=To my surprise, the 2010 Shadow RS isn't a fake Harley-Davidson designed for poseurs.}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750S_MNC"> {{cite web |last1=Bretille |first1=Matthieu |title=Premier test VT750S : le custom Honda sort de l'ombre... |trans-title=First Test VT750S: The custom Honda comes out of the shadows... |url= http://www.moto-net.com/article/premier-test-vt750s-le-custom-honda-sort-de-l-ombre-1-la-vt750s-sort-de-l-ombre.html |website=Moto-Net.Com |access-date=17 November 2018 |location=Paris |language=fr |date=30 April 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750S_MR"> {{cite web |author1=Christophe Le Mao |title=Honda VT 750 S vs Harley-Davidson 883 Iron : Le choc des mondes |trans-title=Honda VT 750 S vs Harley-Davidson 883 Iron: The Clash of the Worlds|url= https://moto-station.com/moto-revue/essai/honda-vt-750-s-vs-harley-davidson-883-iron-le-choc-des-mondes |website=Moto Revue |publisher=Editions Larivière |access-date=17 November 2018 |location=Clichy |language=fr |date=7 July 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="2010VT750S_Ingo"> {{cite web |last1=Koecher |first1=Ingo |title=Testfahrt Honda VT 750 S: Urbaner Cruiser der Shadow-Reihe |trans-title=Test drive Honda VT 750 S: Urban Cruiser of the Shadow series|url= http://www.auto.de/magazin/Testfahrt-Honda-VT-750-S-Urbaner-Cruiser-der-Shadow-Reihe/ |website=auto.de |publisher=VICUS Media |access-date=17 November 2018 |location=Leipzig |language=de |date=9 July 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="2011VT750RS_Siler"> {{cite web |last1=Siler |first1=Wes |title=2011 Honda Shadow RS: proud to be a Japanese Bonneville rival |url= https://www.rideapart.com/articles/256022/2011-honda-shadow-rs-proud-to-be-a-japanese-bonneville-rival/ |website=RideApart |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=20 November 2018 |location=Miami, Florida |date=3 September 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="2012VT750S_Stuff"> {{cite web |author1= |title=Honda casts a smaller Shadow |url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/bikes/6916807/Honda-casts-a-smaller-Shadow |website=Stuff.co.nz |agency=The Press|access-date=20 November 2018 |location=Wellington, New Zealand |date=14 May 2012 |quote=The Honda is so Sportster-like in its looks, rider ergonomics, fuel capacity and its handling dynamics that its hard not to compare the two.}}</ref>

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==External links== {{commons category}} * [http://search.dmoz.org/cgi-bin/search?search=honda+shadow Honda Shadow]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} at the Open Directory Project

==Reviews== * [http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/honda_shadow_spirit_750/ 2001 Honda Shadow 650 VT] * [http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3948&Page=1 2007 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 - 1st Ride] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204132222/http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3948&Page=1 |date=2018-12-04 }}

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