The Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX motorcycle specifications include a 583 cc (35.57 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 216 kg (476.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.
About 9% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Honda models.
About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 13th percentile across Honda models.
About 18% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
583 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Honda models.
216 kg — heavier than about 62% of Honda models, or lighter than about 38%.
690 mm — taller than about 13% of Honda models.
11 L — larger than about 38% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,355
2,078
13% above average.
840
827
Close to average.
1,120
1,161
4% below average.
1,600
1,431
12% above average.
690
780
12% below average.
140
184
24% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Front tire pressure | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.30 L (2.43 US qt) |
| Oil filter | Fram – PH6017A |
| Spark plug | NGK DPR8EA-9, NGK DPR8EIX-9 |
| Chain links | 120 |
| Sprocket sizes | 16/44 (front/rear) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.14:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2002 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 583 cc (35.57 cu in) |
| Torque | 48.0 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.4 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 75.0 x 66 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 2.30 L (2.43 US qt) |
| Oil filter | Fram – PH6017A |
| Spark plugs | NGK DPR8EA-9, NGK DPR8EIX-9 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Chain links | 120 |
| Sprockets | 16/44 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 39mm |
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| Rear suspension | Swing arm, |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 39 mm (1.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
| Front tire pressure | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 216 kg (476.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 199 kg (438.7 lb) |
| Seat height | 690 mm (27.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,355 mm (92.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,600 mm (63.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.40 L (0.90 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1930 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Battery | YTX9-BS |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red, blue, black, white |
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| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Coolant | 2.00 L (0.53 US gal) |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.