Honda VT750S Cruiser

• Honda has released the VT750S Cruiser, available in dealers now.
• The VT750S has the same six-valve liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine as the VT750 Shadow
• Looks more than a bit like another iconic sports cruiser.
• Priced at $8990 plus on roads

Selling points include a lowish 750mm seat height, fuel injected Honda reliability, and more of a "traditional" set/bars/pegs relationship than the "feet far forward" type cruisers.

While it is no Bonneville or Sportster, the wire wheels, slim tank and sprinkling of chrome make it a decent looking bike. Downside of the styling is a fuel capacity of only 10 odd litres, although the fuel economy should be decent considering the 750 twin only cranks out 42 horses.

Unfortunately due to it's capacity it isn't LAMS legal, a pity, because it looks like it would be a great first bike. However, with it's good looks and that low price point, it is likely to find favor with a lot of buyers.







Honda  VT750S specifications:

Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 6-valve SOHC 52° Vtwin
Bore & Stroke: 79mm x 76mm
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Carburation: PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke
Ignition: Fully transistorised electronic
Transmission: 5-speed
Final: Drive Chain
Suspension Front: 41mm telescopic fork.
Rear: Dual conventional dampers with  adjustable spring preload
Wheel Base: 1560mm
Seat Height: 750mm
Fuel Capacity: (litres) 10.7 Litres
Front Tyre: 100/90 19
Rear Tyre: 150/80 16
Front Brakes: 296mm disc with dual-piston calliper
Rear Brakes: 180mm  drum
Weight (kg) 232kg
Colours: Pearl White, Metallic Grey
Warranty: 2 Years

Comments 

 

#1 2010-10-16 23:20

Add a bigger tank and it would be perfect.

It has the width to fit a 17L tank easily, which would also give you something to hold onto with your knees.

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#2 2010-11-07 05:35

I just bought a VT750s last week and got 210km out of the first tank of fuel. I estimate there was nearly a litre left, so I am confident of getting 200km + out of a tank of fuel on my bike. And I was deliberately revving a little higher than usual as it is 'running in'.
Had a 900 Hornet before this and I am very happy - 750s feels nice and 'torquey'

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#3 2010-11-27 02:44

I bought a VT750s. You certainly get a lot of bike for your money. About 1000ks up now and it now seems to average 25-26Kms per litre which is just fine by me. It has tons of torque and the sound is great. I have owned a lot of bikes and this one is by far the easiest bike to live with both in town and out on the road.

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#4 2011-02-01 03:28

Having always ridden 2nd hand it was finally time to buy a bike "off the rack". I researched for a commuter that would have a little something for the hills, value for money and reliability as this one will have to last a while. In the end after a few rides I'm really glad to have the VT750s as it fits in with everything I need. A bigger tank??? Maybe, but the style lines are classic as it is. New baffles are a better investment.

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