Honda VT750S Cruiser

Honda Australia release the bargain priced VT750S cruiser.

750cc fuel injected V-twin, with a compelling sub 9000 dollar price.

• 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