Across the 2006 and 2007 model years, the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 457.9 lb (207.7 kg).
Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe is lighter than about 72.5% of 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 457.9 lb (207.7 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 583 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.9 US gal (10.97 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.27 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 78.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 475.9 lb (215.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe?
Listed dry weight is 457.9 lb (207.7 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 27th weight percentile among 51 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2006-2007 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.9 US gal (10.97 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 637.9 lb (289.3 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 475.9 lb (215.9 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 475.9 lb (215.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.9% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.27 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.