Honda Shadow VLX vs Honda VT 600 C Shadow (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Shadow VLXstacks up against the Honda VT 600 C Shadow. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Shadow VLXHonda VT 600 C Shadow
Model year20072003
Price$5,499
Engine583 cc583 cc
Horsepower34 hp
Torque48 Nm
Weight205 kg200 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-19 / 170/80-15 100/90-19 / 170/80-15

Honda Shadow VLX vs Honda VT 600 C Shadow — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Shadow VLX and the Honda VT 600 C Shadow usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Shadow VLX brings its published horsepower in a 205 kg package, while the Honda VT 600 C Shadow counters with 34 hp at 200 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: