KTM 600 Enduro Sport vs Honda VT 600 C Shadow (2003)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 600 Enduro SportHonda VT 600 C Shadow
Model year19862003
Price
Engine562 cc583 cc
Horsepower27 hp34 hp
Torque48 Nm
Weight200 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-21 / 4.50-18 100/90-19 / 170/80-15

KTM 600 Enduro Sport vs Honda VT 600 C Shadow — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 600 Enduro Sport and the Honda VT 600 C Shadow usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 600 Enduro Sport brings 27 hp, 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: