Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX vs Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe (2004)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT 600 Shadow VLXHonda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe
Model year20042002
Price$4,999
Engine583 cc583 cc
Weight208 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires100/90-19 / 170/80-15 100/90-19 / 170/80-15

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

Picking between the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX and the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX brings its published horsepower, while the Honda VT 600 CD 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: