HONDA VT750CD3 Shadow ACE Deluxe (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda Shadow was a family of cruiser-type motorcycles manufactured by Honda from 1983 and powered by a liquid-cooled V-twin engine ranging from 120 to 1,100 cc displacement. Also, the 250cc Honda Rebel was associated with the Shadow line in certain markets.

With the Shadow line of motorcycles, Honda wanted to address the needs of the American cruiser market with the VT500C and VT750C machines. Due to tariff restrictions at the time for imported Japanese bikes over 700cc, the VT750C was reduced from 750 to 700cc and sold as the VT700C.

In 2000, Honda released the VT750C3 Shadow ACE standard version, and the VT750CD3 Shadow ACE Deluxe version was fitted with a host of chromed accents for those who most appeal to the classic appearance of shiny metal.

The 2000 Deluxe version featured tons of chromed elements, such as the front fork covers, side stand, brake and clutch levers brackets, rear brake pedal, shift lever, footpegs brackets, chain guard, swingarm pivot cap, side engine covers, cylinder head cover, and a black engine with polished cooling fins.

In addition, the bike packed a single seat with a detachable passenger seat, a low-mounted handlebar, and a long, stretched-design fuel tank. Also, the bike was available with optional features, such as a cruiser windscreen, a radiator cover, a backrest, a rear carrier, and a cycle cover.

As for power, the 2000 Honda VT750CD3 Shadow ACE Deluxe had its soul brought to life by a 745cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 43 hp at 5,500 rpm and 61 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm.