2023 Honda Shadow Phantom

Make Model	Honda VT 750C Shadow Phantom
Year	2024
Engine	Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valve
Capacity	745 cc / 45.5 cub in.
Bore x Stroke	79 x 76 mm
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Coooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm throttle body
Ignition	Digital 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starting	Electric
Clutch	Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Max Power	33.5 kW / 44.9 hp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque	65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission	Wide ratio 5 speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Gear Ratio	1st 2.400 (36/15) / 2nd 1.550 (31/20) / 3rd 1.174 (27/23) / 4th 0.960 (24/25) / 5th 0.852:1 (23/27)
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel	117 mm / 4.6 in.
Rear Suspension	Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm wheel travel
Rear Wheel Travel	90 mm / 3.5 in.
Front Brakes	Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 276mm disc w/ 2-piston caliper
ABS	Optional (+$300)
Front Tyre	120/90-17
Rear Tyre	160/80-15
Wheelbase	1641 mm / 64 5 in
Seat Height	655 mm / 25.8 in
Wet-Weight	251 kg / 549 lb
Fuel Capacity	14 liters (including 3.5-litre reserve) / 3.7 US gal
Consumption Average	4.2 L/100 km / 23.8 km/l / 56 US mpg

The Phantom iteration gets its first update since its introduction in 2010. While the fuel-injected 745cc liquid-cooled SOHC 52-degree V-twin with its unusual three-valve/two-spark-plug heads remains unchanged, this is indisputably a significant year in the model’s evolution.

The big technical change for the 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom is the rear brake. The long-running drum unit is gone, replaced by a 276mm disc grasped by a two-piston caliper. That means the anti-lock feature works on both wheels on the ABS model—it used to be front-wheel-only. The Shadow will be available without ABS, except in California.

Dunlop D404 tires are swapped out this year for Bridgestone Exedra G701 (front) and G702 (rear) rubber. The wire-spoke wheels are unchanged, as is the 17-/15-inch rim combination.

The two-up seat on the old Phantom is replaced with a new solo saddle. It’s a stylish tuck-and-roll perch. The seat height remains low at 25.6 inches above the pavement. Passenger accommodations are available as an accessory.

The handlebar and clamp are new, repositioning the grips. Your hands will sit a bit high and farther forward on the new Phantom.

The tank gets a graphic treatment with Shadow prominently displayed, rather than the anonymous single-color paint of previous years. Also, the tank-mounted display is upgraded.

Honda has replaced the 1950s-style fork covers with 1960s vintage fork gaiters. That exposes the chrome fork slider between the triple clamps.

The headlight protrudes farther out on the 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom, with the nacelle staying black. The new turn signals house LEDs and have white lenses.

Both fenders are bobbed. The fender paint now matches the tank. Also, the rear fender gets new support brackets.

Honda VT 750C Shadow Phantom