• INDEX
  • 1988
  • 1989
  • 1991
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • 1995
  • 1996
  • 1997
  • 2000
  • 2001
  • 2002
  • 2003
  • 2004
  • 2005
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • LITERATURE

HONDA Motorcycle
Shadow 600 (VT600C) VLX

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1988 VT600C'88 Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 4-speed transmission
    • Drive: chain drive
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • It had a single shock rear suspension
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Colors:
      • Candy Wave Blue
      • Candy Wineberry Red
    • The frame was color matched to the body work
    • The serial number began JH2PC210*JM000001
1988 VT600C
1988 VT600C

1989 VT600C'89 Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 4-speed transmission
    • Drive: chain drive
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Colors:
      • Candy Wave Blue
      • Candy Wineberry Red
    • The "Shadow VLX" logo on the tank was in script
    • The serial number began JH2PC210*KM100001
1989 VT600C
1989 VT600C

1991 VT600C'91 Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 4-speed transmission
    • Drive: chain drive
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color: Black
    • The serial number began JH2PC210*MM200004
1991 VT600C
1991 VT600C

1992 VT600C'92 Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 4-speed transmission
    • Drive: chain drive
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color: Candy Glory Red
    • The serial number began JH2PC210*NM300004.
1992 VT600C
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1993 VT600C'93 Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 4-speed transmission
    • Drive: chain drive
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color: Black
    • The serial number began JH2PC210*PM400001.
1993 VT600C
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1994 VT600C'94 Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 4-speed transmission
    • Drive: chain drive
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Colors:
      • Black
      • Candy Glory Red
    • The serial number began JH2PC210*RM100001.
1994 VT600C
1994 VT600C

1995 VT600C'95 Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 4-speed transmission
    • Drive: chain drive
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Colors:
      • Black
      • Candy Glory Red
    • The gas tank was redesigned
    • The "SHADOW" tank logo was redesigned
    • The serial number began JH2PC210*SM600001.
1995 VT600C
1995 VT600C

1996 VT600C'96 Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 4-speed transmission
    • Drive: chain drive
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Colors:
      • Black
      • Black with turquoise
    • The serial number began JH2PC210*TM700001.
1996 VT600C
1996 VT600C

1997 VT600C'97 Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 4-speed transmission
    • Drive: chain drive
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color: Black
    • The serial number began JH2PC210*VM800001.
1997 VT600C
1997 VT600C

2000 VT600C Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc liquid-cooled, 52-degree V-twin, single pin crank
    • Bore and Stroke: 75mm x 66mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2: 1
    • Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed
    • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 145mm travel
    • Rear Suspension: Single shock with seven-position preload adjustability; 90 travel
    • Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Rear Brakes: Drum
    • Front Tires: 100/90-19
    • Rear Tires: 170/80-15
  • DIMENSION
    • Wheelbase: 1605mm (63.2 in.)
    • Seat Height: 650mm (25.6 in.)
    • Dry Weight: 202kg (445.3 lbs.)
    • Fuel Capacity: 12 litres (2.7 Imp. gal.)
  • OTHER
2000 VT600C Shadow VLX
2000 VT600C Shadow VLX

2001 VT600C'01 Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine Type: Liquid cooled, 52° V-twin, single pin crank
    • Displacement: 583cc
    • Bore and Stoke: 75mm x 66mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
    • Valve Train: SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Twin 34mm, diaphragm-type CV
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Wide-Ratio, 4-speed
    • Final Drive: "O" ring chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Suspension: 39mm fork, 145mm travel
    • Rear Suspension: Single shock with 7-way spring preload adjustment, 90mm travel
    • Front Tire: 100/90H-19
    • Rear Tire: 170/80H-15
    • Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc with twin piston caliper
    • Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum
  • DIMENSION
    • Seat Height: 650mm (25.6")
    • Wheelbase: 1605mm (63.2")
    • Dry Weight: 202 kg (445 lb)
    • Fuel Capacity: 12.0 liters
  • OTHER
    • Color: Black
2001 VT600C VLX
2001 VT600C VLX

2002 VT600C

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc liquid-cooled, 52-degree V-twin, single pin crank
    • Bore and Stroke: 75mm x 66mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2: 1
    • Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed
    • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 145mm travel
    • Rear Suspension: Single shock with seven-position preload adjustability; 90mm travel
    • Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Rear Brake: Drum
    • Front Tire: 100/90 H-19
    • Rear Tire: 170/80 H-15
  • DIMENSION
    • Wheelbase: 1600mm (63.0 in.)
    • Seat Height: 650mm (25.6 in.)
    • Dry Weight: 200kg (441 lbs.)
    • Fuel Capacity: 11 L (2.4 Imp.gal)
  • OTHER
2002 VT600C Shadow VLX
2002 VT600C Shadow VLX
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2002 VT600C Shadow VLX
2002 VT600C Shadow VLX
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2003 VT600C'03

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: 583cc liquid-cooled, 52-degree V-twin, single pin crank
    • Bore and Stroke: 75mm x 66mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2: 1
    • Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed
    • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 145mm travel
    • Rear Suspension: Single shock with seven-position preload adjustability; 90 travel
    • Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Rear Brake: Drum
    • Front Tire: 100/90-19
    • Rear Tire: 170/80-15
  • DIMENSION
    • Seat height: 650mm (25.6 in.)
    • Wheelbase: 1600mm (63.0 in.)
    • Dry weight: 205 kg (452 lb)
    • Fuel capacity: 11 liters
  • OTHER
    • Color: Black
2003 VT600C
2003 VT600C Shadow VLX
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2004 Shadow VLX 600

  • ENGINE
    • Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
    • Bore and Stroke: 75.0mm x 66.0mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
    • Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
    • Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed
    • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel
    • Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel
    • Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Rear Brake: Drum
    • Front Tire: 100/90-19
    • Rear Tire: 170/80-15
  • DIMENSION
    • Wheelbase: 63.0 inches
    • Seat Height: 25.6 inches
    • Dry Weight: 452.0 pounds
    • Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
  • OTHER
    • Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
    • Colors: Black
    • Model ID: VT600C
    • Warranty: 1 year
2004 VT600C
2004 VT600C Shadow VLX

2005 Shadow VTX 600

  • ENGINE
    • Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
    • Bore and Stroke: 75.0mm x 66.0mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
    • Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
    • Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed
    • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel
    • Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel
    • Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Rear Brake: Drum
    • Front Tire: 100/90-19
    • Rear Tire: 170/80-15
  • DIMENSION
    • Wheelbase: 63.0 inches
    • Seat Height: 25.6 inches
    • Dry Weight: 452.0 pounds
    • Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
  • OTHER
    • Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
    • Colors: Black
    • Model ID: VTX600C
    • Warranty: 1 year
2005 VT600C
2005 VT600C Shadow VLX
2005 VT600C
2005 VT600C Shadow VLX

2006 vt600c Shadow VLX

  • Overview:
    • Overview: A hardtail-style rear suspension. One of the lowest seat heights in our entire cruiser lineup. A powerful 583cc V-twin. The Shadow VLX is the definition of cool.
  • ENGINE
    • Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
    • Bore and Stroke: 75.0mm x 66.0mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
    • Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
    • Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed
    • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel
    • Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel
    • Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Rear Brake: Drum
    • Front Tire: 100/90-19
    • Rear Tire: 170/80-15
  • DIMENSION
    • Rake: 35-degree
    • Trail: 161mm(6.3 inches)
    • Wheelbase: 63.0 inches
    • Seat Height: 25.6 inches
    • Dry Weight: 452.0 pounds
    • Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
  • OTHER
    • Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
    • Colors: Black
    • Model ID: VT600C
2006 VT600C Shadow VLX
2006 VT600C Shadow VLX

2007 vt600c Shadow VLX

  • Overview:
    • Overview: The Shadow VLX is one of the most unique cruisers in Honda's exceptional line-up. Check out its old-school hardtail-style rear suspension, the classic teardrop tank and low, low seat height. And did we mention the chrome? Now fire it up and twist the throttle, and instantly you'll know this machine sounds as sweet as it looks.
  • ENGINE
    • Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
    • Bore and Stroke: 75.0mm x 66.0mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
    • Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
    • Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
    • DRIVETRAIN
      • Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed
      • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel
    • Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel
    • Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Rear Brake: Drum
    • Front Tire: 100/90-19
    • Rear Tire: 170/80-15
  • DIMENSION
    • Rake: 35-degree
    • Trail: 161mm(6.3 inches)
    • Wheelbase: 63.0 inches
    • Seat Height: 25.6 inches
    • Dry Weight: 452.0 pounds
    • Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
  • OTHER
    • Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
    • Colors: Black
    • Model ID: VT600C
2007 VT600C Shadow VLX
2007 VT600C Shadow VLX

2008 vt600c Shadow VLX

  • ENGINE
    • Engine Size: 583cc
    • Engine Detail: liquid-cooled 52 degree V-twin
    • Bore Stroke: 75.0mm x 66.0mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
    • Fuel System: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
    • Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Wide-ratio five-speed
    • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Suspension Front: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel
    • Suspension Rear: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel
    • Brakes Front: Single disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Brakes Rear: Drum
    • Tire Front: 100/90-19
    • Tire Rear: 170/80-15
  • DIMENSION
    • Wheelbase: 63 in.
    • Seat Height: 25.6 in.
    • Curb Weight: N/A lbs.
    • Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gal.
  • OTHER
    • Colors: California version differs slightly due to emissions
    • Price: $5499
    • Warranty: 1 Year
2008 Shadow VLX
2008 Shadow VLX