The headlight was chrome and rectangular and had a single horn. The 500cc 'VT500C' introduced in 1983 featured chrome side covers and black engine covers. It also has a chain drive instead of a shaft drive seen on the larger engined bikes. The Honda 125 is mainly for the UK and Europe market, as it fits within the restrictions placed on learner drivers in the UK and the light motorcycle license in Europe. Phantom is more like a conventional cruiser in ergonomics. Shadow RS recalls a flat track racing bike with chain drive, a 'peanut' style gas tank and a slightly higher seat height ( 29 inches ) with foot pegs less forward than conventional cruisers ( meaning a more standard seating position). The RS and Phantom are the 2 latest additions to the 750 cc line-up from year 2010. All other offers are known under the VTX or Rebel brands. As of 2011, the Shadow brand has been limited to a single 750 cc cruiser available in Spirit, Aero, Phantom, and RS trims. From 2000 to 2007, the Honda Shadow Sabre replaced the VT1100 until the 1,100 cc class was discontinued in favor of the new VTX line, specifically the 1,300 cc offering known as the VTX1300. The line changed little until the introduction of the 750 cc Honda Shadow Ace in 1997. The VT600c was launched in 1988 as Honda's new entry level Shadow though still slotted above the Honda Rebel. The VT750c was replaced by an 800 cc version the VT800c in 1988. In 1985, the tariff was lifted and the line soon expanded to an 1,100 cc bike the VT1100c. However, due to tariff restrictions in the United States on imported Japanese bikes over 701 cc, the VT750c was reduced to 700 cc in 1984 and was sold as the Vt700c.

In 1983, Honda introduced the Shadow series of motorcycles in an attempt to address the needs of the American cruiser market with the VT500c and VT750c. Shadow VT750C Aero in Healesville, Victoriaħ45cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 52° V-twinġ4 litres (3.1 imperial gallons 3.7 US gallons)

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