| Year | 1984 |
| Bore x Stroke | 75.5 x 75.5 mm |
| Capacity | 694.5 cc / 42.3 cu-in |
| Clutch | Wet, multi plate |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Engine | Four stroke, 45°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Brakes | 2x 275mm discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | 39mm Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Front Tyre | 110/90-19 62H |
| Front Wheel Travel | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.8 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Ignition | Full transistor ignition |
| Induction | 2x 36mm diaphragm-type CV |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Max Power | 62 hp / 45.3 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 62.1 Nm / 45.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Model | VT 700C Shadowrental |
| Rake | 32° |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks adjustable spring preload, 94mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-15 70H |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 103 mm / 4.1 in |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Starting | Electric |
| Trail | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Wet Weight | 225 kg / 495 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
