| | | | First look: 2007 Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit |  Written: 20/09/2006 : 11:38. Read 5340 times (9/day). | | The integrality of this filed article is for Premium Members. | American Custom cruisers remain a popular segment of Europe’s diverse motorcycle market, and appeal to many riders with their easy-riding style and performance, reasonable purchase price and low running costs compared to other motorcycle of the same comparable displacement.
   15 votes | |
| |
Introduction
The highest power figures or and the fastest acceleration are never the main points of interest with this segment, as looks and feel have always been the cruiser’s prime attractions. Although Honda does have some impressively powerful examples in its line-up, cruisers are really more about sitting back and enjoying the easy pleasures and sensations of the open road… and looking good while doing it.
Introducing the Cool and Sporty Cruiser
Long and low, sleek and mean, the new Shadow Spirit takes Honda’s VT750C concept another big step in the direction of fun and wild. Featuring a tall and slim 21" front wheel and the lowest seat in its class, the new Shadow Spirit’s looks are pure cruising excitement. Its time-tested liquid-cooled V-twin engine features new fuel injection and an impressive pair of shotgun exhaust pipes for both the look and dynamic feel of pulsating V-twin power. Combining eye-catching style and a laid-back ride with strong performance and proven Honda reliability, the new Shadow Spirit delivers the best look and the best fit at the best value money can buy.
Engine
The new VT750C Shadow Spirit is powered by an old stalwart in the Honda stable of engines, a responsive and hard accelerating liquid-cooled 52° V-twin with some new technological touches that bring it right up to date. Essentially the same unit that has provided strong, dependable power to all Honda’s 750cc V-twin cruisers over the years, its SOHC three-valve cylinder heads mount dual spark plugs for assured combustion efficiency and an instant thrust of power. The long-stroke single-pin crankshaft engine configuration combines with extra crankshaft and ACG mass to provide a solid, staggered feel of power pulses and a lower rpm torque peak that enhances the feeling of V-twin power. Large-diameter main shaft and journals provide greater structural strength and ensured reliability.
This engine also contributes to the new Shadow Spirit’s longer and lower proportions, with shorter heads allowing the frame’s central backbone to be lowered along with its seat and fuel tank. Its one-piece aluminium cyl ...
The integrality of this filed article is for Premium Members.
(9 pictures - 1992 words. remaining).
|
Please register if you want to write a comment:
Clic here |
|
|
|
| | Public Poll
Who will be the 2008 Moto GP world champion?
|
| | THE BLOGS | | | | PICTURES TOP 10 | | | |
|
