With authentic bobber styling and a pure, minimalist spirit, the 2013 Honda Shadow Phantom VT750C2B is a perfectly turned-out celebration of an iconic style and culture. From its bobbed tail to its assertive front wheel, every contour is carefully styled. Its bold, kicked-out forks and raised handlebars provide the point of focus from which it leans back into a long, tapered tank. It only comes in one distinctive colour, a striking Graphite Black which is highlighted by a number of exclusive trims and details. As well as the fenders, tank and seat, the short, semi-drag-style handlebars, tail-light, headlight, air cleaner cover and rear shocks are also black. The centrepiece is an eye-catching, black-painted engine with cast-in fins that give it a traditional air-cooled look. Riding the Shadow Phantom is a stirring experience, and its aggressive attitude and streetwise confidence create its own authority on the street. Engine: 745cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin Bore x Stroke: 79 x 76 mm Compression Ratio: 9.6:1 Induction: PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 34mm throttle body Ignition: Digital with 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder Starting: Electric Max Power: 44.6 hp / 33.5 kW @ 5500 rpm Max Torque: 65 Nm / 47.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Transmission: 5 Speed Final Drive: Shaft Frame: Double-cradle, steel Front Suspension: 41mm fork Front Wheel Travel: 117 mm / 4.6 in Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability Rear Wheel Travel: 90 mm / 3.5 in Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc with twin-piston caliper Rear Brakes: 180mm drum Front Tyre: 120/90-17 Rear Tyre: 160/80-15 Rake: 34° Trail: 161 mm / 6.3 in Dimensions: Length 2436 mm / 95.9 in Wheelbase: 1641 mm / 64.6 in Seat Height: 652 mm / 25.7 in Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in Wet Weight: 249 kg / 549 lbs Fuel Capacity: 14.0 Litres / 3.7 US gal, including 0.9-gallon reserve