Honda Shadow VLX (2005-08)

The Honda Shadow VLX motorcycle model is from 2005-08 and has a liquid-cooled, 583cc engine. It has a compression ratio of 9.2:1, uses 2 x Constant Vacuum induction, and ignition is CD with electronic advance with two spark plugs per cylinder. The max power is 41hp @ 6500 rpm, and the max torque is 51Nm @ 3500 rpm. The transmission is 4 speeds with a wide-ratio and the final drive is an o-ring sealed chain. The front suspension is a 39mmTelescopic fork with a 145 mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a swing arm with a 90 mm wheel travel. The front and rear brakes have a single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper and 160mm drum, respectively. The bike has a wheelbase of 1600 mm / 63 in and dimensions of length 2355 mm / 92.7 in, width 840 mm / 33.1 in, and height 1120 mm / 44.1 in. The seat height is 690 mm / 27.2 in and the dry weight is 207 kg / 456.4 lbs. Its fuel capacity is 11 litres / 2.9 US gal.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT 600C Shadow VLX

Year: 2005 – 08

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

Final Drive: O-ring-sealed 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

Dimensions: Length 2355 mm / 92.7 in Width 840 mm / 33.1 in Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in

Seat Height: 690 mm / 27.2 in

Dry Weight: 207 kg / 456.4 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal