HONDA VT750CD3 Shadow ACE Deluxe (2000-2001) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1983, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer started a new family of cruiser-type motorcycles called the Shadow that included motorcycles with displacements from 125 to 1100cc. Also, the 250cc Honda Rebel was associated with the Shadow line in certain markets.

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 2001, the maker released the Honda VT750CD3 Shadow ACE Deluxe, a cruiser motorcycle, which like the standard version, featured a five-speed manual transmission and a chain final drive.

In addition, the Deluxe version came with a full touring package that included a windshield, leather saddlebags, and a passenger backrest, which made the bike more comfortable for longer rides and provided additional storage space for luggage.

Also, the bike came fitted with a host of chrome-plated elements, such as the front fork, side stand, brake and clutch lever brackets, rear brake pedal, shifter lever, footpeg brackets, chain guard, swingarm pivot cap, engine side covers, cylinder head cover, and a black engine with polished cooling fins.

For suspension, the bike featured a 41 mm fork with 140 mm of wheel travel on the front and five-position spring preload-adjustable dual shock absorbers on the rear for optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for braking performance, the 2001 Honda VT750CD3 Shadow ACE Deluxe model packed a 296 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the front wheel and a drum braking system on the rear wheel.