The Honda VT 600 C (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 583 cc (35.57 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,500 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 212 kg (467.4 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Honda VT 600 C (reduced effect) 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.
About 50% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.
About 7% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 60th percentile across Honda models.
About 33% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 27th 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.
27 hp — more powerful than about 38% of Honda models with power data.
583 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Honda models.
212 kg — heavier than about 60% of Honda models, or lighter than about 40%.
9 L — larger than about 27% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
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 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.127 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 127.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 46.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.14:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 583 cc (35.57 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,500 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 control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 212 kg (467.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.00 L (2.38 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 129.0 km/h (80.2 mph) |
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