For the 2004 model year, the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 478.4 lb (217 kg) and a dry weight of 458.6 lb (208 kg).
Honda VT 600 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.
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How heavy is the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe is lighter than about 75.4% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 478.4 lb (217 kg) |
| Dry weight | 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 583 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.9 US gal (10.97 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.22 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 82.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 476.6 lb (216.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe weight FAQ
What does the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 478.4 lb (217 kg) for wet/running weight and 458.6 lb (208 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 25th weight percentile among 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda VT 600 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 VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 658.4 lb (298.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe after filling the fuel tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 476.6 lb (216.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 19.8 lb (9 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much of the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.22 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe from the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 75 lb (34 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.