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Honda has taken the wraps off a new Shadow model that they call RS 750. The bike is addressed to beginners and, with its fuel-injected and liquid-cooled 745cc V-Twin engine producing 42bhp and 45ft lb of torque, goes straight against the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883.
Compared to the classic Shadow cruiser, the RS 750 offers higher bars and pegs as well as a low seat height of 737mm / 29in, meaning a more upright riding position as a result of Honda’s strategy to offer all-round riding enjoyment.
Obviously, it is all made possibly by the use of the double-cradle steel tube frame and 41mm forks, but beginning riders will surely appreciate the fat 150-section rear tire that makes the 2010 Honda Shadow RS 750 look like a mean machine after all.
Honda hasn’t yet released the specs sheet for this model, but we do know that the new Shadow RS 750 will have an MSRP of $7799 when it will be available in March 2010. This was also established with the 2009 Iron 883 ($7899) as benchmark. The only sad part about this new Japanese cruiser going against the popular American model is that it will be available only in Metallic Grey.
Expect more information on the Shadow RS as soon as we have it.
Specifications
Model: Honda Shadow RS
Year: 2010
Category: Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 745.00 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Power: 44.92 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 64.00 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression: 9.6:1
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. PGM-FI
Fuel control: SOHC
Ignition: Fully transistorised electronic
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Shaft drive (cardan)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension: 41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel
Rear suspension: Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel
Front tyre dimensions: 100/90-19
Rear tyre dimensions: 150/80-16
Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 230.0 kg (507.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio: 0.1953 HP/kg
Seat height: 747 mm (29.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,125 mm (44.3 inches)
Overall length: 2,510 mm (98.8 inches)
Overall width: 920 mm (36.2 inches)
Ground clearance: 131 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,562 mm (61.5 inches)
Fuel capacity: 10.60 litres (2.80 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter: Electric
Color options: Pearl White, Metallic Gray.
Source:HONDA Shadow RS specifications (2010)
Compared to the classic Shadow cruiser, the RS 750 offers higher bars and pegs as well as a low seat height of 737mm / 29in, meaning a more upright riding position as a result of Honda’s strategy to offer all-round riding enjoyment.
Obviously, it is all made possibly by the use of the double-cradle steel tube frame and 41mm forks, but beginning riders will surely appreciate the fat 150-section rear tire that makes the 2010 Honda Shadow RS 750 look like a mean machine after all.
Honda hasn’t yet released the specs sheet for this model, but we do know that the new Shadow RS 750 will have an MSRP of $7799 when it will be available in March 2010. This was also established with the 2009 Iron 883 ($7899) as benchmark. The only sad part about this new Japanese cruiser going against the popular American model is that it will be available only in Metallic Grey.
Expect more information on the Shadow RS as soon as we have it.
Specifications
Model: Honda Shadow RS
Year: 2010
Category: Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 745.00 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Power: 44.92 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 64.00 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression: 9.6:1
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. PGM-FI
Fuel control: SOHC
Ignition: Fully transistorised electronic
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Shaft drive (cardan)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension: 41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel
Rear suspension: Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel
Front tyre dimensions: 100/90-19
Rear tyre dimensions: 150/80-16
Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 230.0 kg (507.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio: 0.1953 HP/kg
Seat height: 747 mm (29.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,125 mm (44.3 inches)
Overall length: 2,510 mm (98.8 inches)
Overall width: 920 mm (36.2 inches)
Ground clearance: 131 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,562 mm (61.5 inches)
Fuel capacity: 10.60 litres (2.80 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter: Electric
Color options: Pearl White, Metallic Gray.
Source:HONDA Shadow RS specifications (2010)
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