Enfield 550 Lightning vs Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield 550 Lightningstacks up against the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield 550 LightningHonda Shadow VLX Deluxe
Model year19982007
Price$5,799
Engine535 cc583 cc
Horsepower26 hp
Torque42 Nm
Weight208 kg
Seat height30 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-19 / 170/80-15

Enfield 550 Lightning vs Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield 550 Lightning and the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield 550 Lightning brings 26 hp, while the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe counters with its own power figure at 208 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: