Honda VT600C Shadow (1996-98)

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The Honda VT600C Shadow is a motorcycle that was produced between 1996-98. It is powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 52 degrees V-twin engine with a capacity of 583cc. The engine has an OHC, three valves per cylinder, and 2 x constant vacuum induction. The motorcycle has a compression ratio of 9.2;1 and an ignition system consisting of CD with electronic advance and two spark plugs per cylinder. The bike has a maximum power output of 41 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 51 Nm at 3500 rpm. The Honda Shadow has a 4-speed wide-ratio gearbox (a 5-speed model is also available in Brazil) and a chain final drive. The bike has 39mm telescopic forks on the front suspension and a swing arm on the rear suspension. The front brakes have single 296mm disc 2-piston caliper, while the rear brakes feature a 160mm drum. The bike weighs 207 kg or 456.4 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 11 litres or 2.9 US gallons. The wheelbase measures 1600mm or 63 inches, while the seat height is 690mm or 27.2 inches. This motorcycle is known for its comfortable ride and classic styling.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT 600C Shadow

Year: 1996 – 98


Engine: Four stroke, 52 degreesV-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2;1
Induction: 2 x Constant Vacuum
Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 41 hp / 30.6 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 51 Nm / 37.6 ft. lb @ 3500 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed, Wide-ratio, (Brazil model 5 speed)
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 39mmTelescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension: Swing Arm

Rear Wheel Travel: 90 mm / 3.5 in
Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 160mm drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 170/80-15
Wheelbase: 1600 mm / 63 in
Seat Height: 690 mm / 27.2 in
Dry Weight: 207 kg / 456.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal

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