For the 2002 model year, the Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 476.2 lb (216 kg) and a dry weight of 438.7 lb (199 kg).
Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX is heavier than about 55.1% of 166 Honda 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 C Shadow VLX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 476.2 lb (216 kg) |
| Dry weight | 438.7 lb (199 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 583 cc |
| Torque | 35.4 lb-ft (48 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.43 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.22 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 81.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 456.8 lb (207.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX weight FAQ
How much does the Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 476.2 lb (216 kg), while dry weight is 438.7 lb (199 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 55th percentile for weight among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 656.2 lb (297.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 456.8 lb (207.2 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 C Shadow VLX?
Available years with both measurements show about 37.5 lb (17 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 7.43 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.22 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle 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.