The appearance of the Honda NV 750 Custom makes a more than positive impression. Most often, this model is purchased by pilots who are just learning to ride two-wheeled motorcycles.
The pilot's seat is comfortable - back straight, arms up. The motorcycle's power unit cannot boast of locomotive traction, but what it has is more than enough. But while riding, this motorcycle device has its own characteristics.
The clutch should be squeezed and caught so that the movement is not easy, but a little tight. Otherwise, a slight knocking and some twitching may occur.
The motorcycle will come out of this state only when the cardan comes into tension with the gear in the gearbox. As a rule, novice pilots get used to this feature quite quickly. Honda NV 750 Custom is simple and easy to operate.
There are absolutely no complaints about this from users. The motorcycle can easily turn and lie down. That is, he does everything that the pilot wants from him. Of course, this model is not capable of stunning maneuvers, but even among beginners there is hardly anyone who will decide to perform them without experience behind them.
For some reason, the manufacturer did not equip the turn switch on the steering wheel with a central button to turn it off. Therefore, turning off the turns is carried out exclusively by returning the toggle switch to its original position.
The front and rear suspensions of the Honda NV 750 Custom motorcycle are quite soft, perhaps this is due to the peculiarities of the landing. Since the pilot's hands are high on the steering wheel, the force loads arising from road unevenness cause virtually no discomfort.
You can turn on first gear and start moving with the motorcycle's footrest set. Large mirrors have a convenient location that provides a good overview. Thanks to this, the pilot feels confident when performing maneuvers.
The braking system of this model cannot be called playful and angry. But, as a rule, novice pilots drive with caution, so the existing brakes will be quite enough to be able to stop. It is worth noting that many owners of the Honda NV 750 use both brakes when braking.
While users of more innovative models equipped with front and rear disc brakes use only the front one. In their opinion, the rear disc brake is almost uncontrollable.
Indeed, many motorcycles suffer from this problem. Only the presence of a combined or anti-lock braking system can correct the situation and make the rear disc brake more efficient and productive.
In their absence, it skids, and the pilot risks testing several laws of physics on himself at once. But since the Honda NV 750 Custom is equipped with a rear drum brake, its pilot can safely apply it. In this case, pinching the foot will not block the rear wheel.
When driving at high speeds (160 kilometers per hour), the motorcycle apparatus does not break into pieces. True, the owners are upset by the lack of a windshield. In order to escape the flow of oncoming air, they are forced to bend down and hide behind the dashboard. The direct vertical seating position of the passenger does not please the travel companion while traveling.
Every imperfection in the road gives off pain in the lower back. In addition, many new owners are wary of high-mounted exhaust pipes from the engine pots. Indeed, you should be careful not to get burned and ruin your clothes. Approximate fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 6 liters.
History of the Honda Shadow 750
The Honda Shadow 750 is a successful representative of classic mid-power cruisers.
The release of the line continues.
Over its 30-year history, the motorcycle has repeatedly changed its filling - a chain for a cardan, a carburetor for an injector, a gearbox from 5 to 6 stages and much more.
But unlike other similar situations, when the updated model is called a new generation, Shadow had modifications. It’s interesting that the contents of each new version were developed from scratch, and not always using the latest solutions in the world of motorcycle fashion. Sometimes developers deliberately took a step back.
Description Honda NV 750 Custom 1982
The description of the Honda NV 750 Custom 1982 motorcycle is in the queue for publication of the article. Announcement: Today, for almost every new motorcycle that comes into being, marketers strive to carve out their own niche. This one is a road sport, this one is a recreational enduro. But what class should we include a motorcycle that has a little bit of everything? A good bike should have a reliable engine, comfortable ergonomics and simple controls.
Despite the fact that good models of motorcycles have a very respectable price, and the season for their use is relatively short, the motorcycle market is developing rapidly. And if you believe the words of dealers, then some models of recently released motorcycles are selling like hot cakes at the beginning of the season, and the models brought to Russia are clearly not enough to fully satisfy consumer demand.
A motorcycle has long ceased to be an alternative to a car, and the times when this equipment was bought only because there was not enough money for a full-fledged car are forgotten. Nowadays, two-wheelers can be called technological marvels in many cases, and their cost can be compared with that of prestigious cars.
Many people have started buying motorcycles for hobby purposes as riding or even collecting them has become a good pastime for many people. Many motorcycles, for example the Honda NV 750 Custom, whose technical characteristics make it possible to call the model a prestigious brand, are in demand among both beginners and experienced motorcyclists.
Specifications
The engine size was changed only once, in 1997 , but the settings of individual components, the number of cylinders, the compression ratio, and power changed from modification to modification. In some versions, the injector was even replaced with a carburetor . But it was based on a 2-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with a V-shaped pistons . The angle between them was changed once - in 1997 from 45 to 520.
The engine is quite economical, works in any weather, and is not even afraid of heat.
- Displacement - 745 cm³ (since 1997), 749 - early releases.
- Power - 44 hp (up to 65 hp - early releases).
- Number of valves - 6 (3 per cylinder).
- Cylinders - 2.
- Cooling is liquid.
- Fuel supply - Keihin 34 mm carburetor, PGM-Fi injector (since 2007).
- Ignition is digital, transistor.
- Start - electric starter.
- Fuel tank - 14 l.
The ignition switch is located under the fuel tank, which is an interesting feature of the model.
of hydraulic compensators in the engine , so the user does not need to adjust the valves.
Transmission and clutch
Motorcycles of early assemblies were equipped with a 6-speed gearbox.
But in 1997, it was rebuilt, retuned, and the gears were placed across the entire rev range. This box began to be used on all modifications.
No less interesting is the story of the main drive. Initially, the motorcycle had a cardan, which was abandoned in 1997.
The cardan transmission definitely reduced the ongoing costs of maintaining the motorcycle.
- Honda VT750 Shadow ACE model came with a chain drive .
- In 2003, ACE was replaced by Aero. In addition to many technological innovations used in the modification, the cardan .
- The 2010 model year models again have a chain.
The only part of the chassis that was not changed was the clutch. From the first assemblies, the standard principle was used.
- Multi-disc, oil bath.
- Power transmission is a cable.
Brakes
Front brakes.
Rear brakes.
With the exception of the very first builds in 1983, which had two discs at the front, the motorcycle has a front single-disc brake and a rear drum brake.
Front: brakes:
- number of disks - 1;
- diameter - 296 mm;
- support - 2-piston.
Rear brakes:
- drum
In 2010, Honda is carrying out a massive modernization of both new developments and those already on the assembly line. The rear axle receives disc brakes (the parameters are the same as the front ones), as well as ABS.
To avoid causing even more confusion with names, new models are not renamed.
Driving performance
The device accelerates quite confidently, and easily outpaces most ordinary automobiles up to a hundred. but then it starts to deflate.
Introducing the new model, the developers indicated the main parameters - speed, acceleration to hundreds, fuel consumption; according to users, these figures directly depended on the weight of the motorcycle.
Thus, the Shadow RS model launched in 2010, with reduced weight, a chain and a 10-liter tank, was supposed to show 177 km/h.
ACE - the first-born of the new one (more weight, larger tank) - 159 km/h .
Acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h was also smooth. From 7.3 s on Aero to 6.8 s on ACE.
At the same time, consumption depended on the type of driving, but with an average cruiser it did not rise more than 4 liters .
Dimensions and weight
The geometric parameters of the Honda Shadow 750 have changed many times.
Because Shadow 750 is not the only model, but a whole series of modifications, and their external parameters also differ.
- Dry weight started from 211 (in 1983) to 246 (2018) kg.
- Equipped, with fully filled tanks - 225 (1983) to 263 (2018) kg.
And the dimensions also changed;
- The length changed 8 times from 2191 (NV750 Custom) to 2511 (Aero).
- Width - 10 times from 860 (NV750 Custom) to 940 (Aero).
- Height - 10 times from 1199 (NV750 Custom) to 1091 (Aero).
- Seat height - 760 (NV750 Custom) to 660 (Aero).
It is worth noting that Aero was developed in 2003; subsequent models had smaller dimensions. The exception is seat height. All earlier and later developments were larger.
For whom is it intended?
The motorcycle can be comfortable for people of different heights, depending on the modification.
Despite such variations in size, the engineers did not forget about the user.
Both a short Japanese and a giant European could find a model suitable for themselves.
The bike cannot be called universal, since they chose different modifications, but the developers managed to please everyone.
Characteristics:
Engine type 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, V-shaped, OHC, liquid cooling
Engine capacity 748 cm3
Engine power 66 hp
Transmission 6-speed, cardan drive
Type Cruisers motorcycles
The NV400 Custom motorcycle was released by Honda in 1982. It was equipped with a V-shaped 4-stroke 2-cylinder engine with a fairly narrow angle between the cylinders in the American style. The design of the engine ensured a reduction in the vibration emanating from it, and also reduced the friction of moving elements and mechanical noise from this. The efficiency of the combustion chamber was ensured by two intake valves, as well as one exhaust valve of a fairly large diameter, resulting in a compression ratio of 9.8:1. This, in turn, made it possible to maintain fuel consumption at an acceptable level: one liter of fuel was enough for 41 km at a cruising speed of 60 km/h. The engine was capable of producing 66 horsepower of maximum power at 7500 rpm. At 6000 rpm, a maximum torque of 6.8 kg-m was achieved. The American-style teardrop-shaped fuel tank capacity was 9 liters. The motorcycle's distinctive look was also enhanced by a two-tier split seat, a sleek vertical radiator, a unique exhaust pipe, and a wide rear tire (140/90-15 70H). The dry weight of the motorcycle was 211 kg. Seat height – 760 mm. Two 270 mm disc brakes were installed on the front wheel, and one 288 mm disc on the rear wheel.
Modifications
It is a rare cruiser model that can boast such an abundance of modifications that have always found their fans.
It's time to arrange all the modifications in chronological order. But first, it is worth noting that some left the market in order to make way for a more modern modification, while others were simply discontinued due to obsolescence. Two lists below - year of birth, year of departure.
- 1983 - Honda NV750 Custom .
- 1986 - Honda Shadow 750 . Replacing the name, reworking both the filling and the appearance.
- 1997 - Honda Shadow 750 ACE (sold in America only) Shadow 400 is released for Japanese markets.
- 2000 - Birth of ACE Вeluxe , the filling of which repeats Gold Wihg of the same years.
- 2000 - Launch of Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit . In Japan it goes by the name Slasher , in European markets - Black Widow .
- 2003 - Honda VT750C Aero .
- 2007 - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit , an update to the previously released VT750C .
- 2009 - Honda VT750C2B Phantom (sometimes called Black Spirit), Aero in black packaging.
- 2010 - Honda Shadow RS .
The first couple of versions leave the market replacing each other.
- 1986 Honda NV750 Custom.
- 1997 - Honda Shadow 750.
Next, the intervals add up like this:
- 2003 - Honda Shadow 750 ACE , Aero becomes its successor.
- 2007 - Slasher , Japanese and versions of other countries, becomes history.
- 2013 - Honda Shadow RS .
- 2015 - completion of production of the Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit .
Of the total number of models on the assembly line, only Aero and Phantom . The release of both continues, taking into account new technological solutions and requirements.
Flaws
Different models may have different disadvantages, but for the Shadow 750 users highlight several:
- Low ground clearance . Among the 10 models there was no car with a high seating position, but this is not typical for a cruiser.
- Pendant . Not only does its performance drop with the release of new versions, but there is also no way to adjust it for the road.
- Price of parts and components.
and dignity
You can ride this bike with equal confidence on highways, city streets, rough roads, and even on dirt roads in dry weather.
The advantages included:
- Americanized design . Even the Phantom has plenty of glitter.
- Hydraulic compensators do not require clearance adjustment.
- Controllability.
- Maneuverability.
- Good dynamics for such a giant.
- Ideal weight distribution (For the sake of this quality, the concern went through developments several times, everything was revised, right down to the position of the brackets on the brake discs).
The main advantage that all owners note is the battery. Regardless of the outside temperature, the bike starts in any weather.
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