2006 Honda Shadow® Spirit 750

2006 Honda Shadow® Spirit 750 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$6,399
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Honda
Display Name
Shadow(R) Spirit 750
Year
2006
Make
Honda
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
6
Valves Per Cylinder
3
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
79 / 3.11
Stroke (mm/in)
76 / 2.99
Displacement (cc/ci)
745 / 45.5
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
2
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Chromed
Yes
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/80 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
160/80 R15
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 296
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
7.1 / 180
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.2 / 81.3
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.8 / 1645.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
496 / 225
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.6 / 13.6
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1.3 / 4.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.51
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.6 / 675.6
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown Material
Aluminum
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Folding
Yes
Helmet Locks
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Honda Spirit 750
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 14, 2012

    Love it,very powerful to be a small bike. Its perfect for a small woman...

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  • Great Value and Reliability
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 06, 2009

    I was looking for a good "starter" bike with the following characteristics: easy to ride, low maintenance, high reliability, reasonable comfort and a reasonable price. I looked at a number of different used bikes, Sportsters, Vulcan 800, V-Star 650, but I settled on the Honda Shadow VT750DC Spirit. ...

    Honda is legendary for reliability, so I felt very comfortable buying this bike used with only 5,000 miles on it, particularly at less than $3500!

    The Shadow Spirit 750 has a very low seat height, something on the order of 26", so it is very easy for the new rider to feel comfortable and confident.

    The Shadow Spirit 750 does have a chain drive, so it does require a bit more maintenance than a belt or shaft drive. I am an engineer, so pretty comfortable with basic maintenance on my own. I lubricate and adjust the chain myself about every 500 miles. The cycle is not fuel injected and has a manual choke, but I have not had any problems with starting the cycle even in 40 degree weather. No experience with running the bike in wet weather, so can't give you any guidance on how it will perform in a heavy rain. My advice here is to stop at a coffee shop and wait it out. I like the fact that the bike is water-cooled. This keeps the engine and the rider much cooler in warm weather.

    I don't have much to compare it to, only the Buell Blast that we used in the new rider course, but the engine is smooth and the stock exhaust is quiet compared to a typical V-twin. I do have an aftermarket Mustang seat on the bike-the stock seat is pretty light duty and it is not comfortable for me after about 30 minutes. I take the bike out mostly on 2-lane back roads, some with some pretty severe alligatoring and it handles well and is comfortable. I always ride solo, so can't attest to how the bike will handle with a heavy load. I am 5'11, about 180 lbs., and the bike has adequate power for me and a light load in my saddlebags. I get about 50 mpg with my riding pattern, which is mostly 45-55 mph on winding hilly roads.

    Overall, I am very happy with this bike and not sure that I will use it only as a "starter" bike. Thinking the Shadow Spirit VT750DC has some staying power in my garage.

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  • Ginger's Ride
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 07, 2009

    I bought this bike as a starter bike. I found it to be very manageable with nice get up and go. I was looking for something that looked good but that I wasn't afraid to lay down if necessary while learning to ride. I am pleased to report that I have not had to do this since the manuverability ...

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