Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe vs Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe (2005)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Shadow VTX DeluxeHonda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe
Model year20052004
Price$5,399$5,299
Engine583 cc583 cc
Weight208 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipers.Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-19 / 170/80-15 100/90-19 / 170/80-15

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

Picking between the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe and the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Shadow VTX Deluxe brings its published horsepower in a 208 kg package, while the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX Deluxe has the lower MSRP.

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: