Honda VT600C Shadow (1994-95)

The Honda VT 600C Shadow is a motorcycle that was produced from 1994-95. It has a four-stroke, 52-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 583cc and 3 valves per cylinder. The compression ratio is 9.2:1 and it has a single 34mm diaphragm-type CV induction. The ignition is CD with electronic advance, and it has two spark plugs per cylinder. The motorcycle has a max power of 41hp at 6500 rpm and a max torque of 51 Nm at 3500 rpm. The transmission is a 4-speed with a wide-ratio (Brazil model has 5 speeds) and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension is a centre axle fork with 39mm tubes, and the rear suspension is a single shock adjustable spring preload. The front brakes are single 296mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, and the rear brakes are 160mm drum. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1600mm, a seat height of 690mm, and a dry weight of 207kg. The fuel capacity is 11 litres and the average consumption is 50 mpg. The braking for 60-0/100-0 is not listed, but the standing quarter-mile time is 14.7 seconds/87 mph. The top speed is 180 km/h or 112 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT 600C Shadow

Year: 1994 – 95

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: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV

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: Centre axle fork, 39mm tubes

Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in

Rear Suspension: Single shock adjustable spring preload

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

Consumption Average: 50 mpg

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 127 ft

Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.7 sec / 87 mpg

Top Speed: 180 km/h / 112 mph