The Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe motorcycle specifications include a 583 cc (35.57 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 217 kg (478.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe 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 10% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Honda models.
About 17% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 2nd percentile across Honda models.
About 19% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 35th 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.
217 kg — heavier than about 62% of Honda models, or lighter than about 38%.
650 mm — taller than about 2% of Honda models.
11 L — larger than about 35% 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.
1,600
1,431
12% above average.
650
780
17% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.14:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 583 cc (35.57 cu in) |
| 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 control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 39mm fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability. |
| Front wheel travel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 89 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Rake | 32.6° |
| Trail | 161 mm (6.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 217 kg (478.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 208 kg (458.6 lb) |
| Seat height | 650 mm (25.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,600 mm (63.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.97 L (2.90 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.40 L (0.90 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Candy Dark Red, Metallic Silver |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 5299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.