For the 2002 model year, the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 458.6 lb (208 kg).
Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe is heavier than about 66.6% of 166 Honda 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 VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 583 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.49 US gal (13.2 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.7 lb (9.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.27 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 78.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 480.2 lb (217.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe weight FAQ
What is the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe dry weight?
The available dry weight is 458.6 lb (208 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 66.6% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe?
Based on the supplied 3.49 US gal (13.2 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.7 lb (9.8 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 638.6 lb (289.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 480.2 lb (217.8 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How much heavier is the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 480.2 lb (217.8 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.27 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg), the model is roughly 65 lb (29.5 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.