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Sometimes the big Japanese factories seem to work in concert. In fact, it's difficult to prevent leaks between neighboring design studios. Most products that come on the market are the result of detailed studies of customer preference; thus it's inevitable that they have similar themes and features. | |||
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==Variations on the Same Theme== | ==Variations on the Same Theme== | ||
In 1988, the [[Yamaha XV535]] beat the Honda VT600 Shadow into the market. The former turned out to be more popular than the latter; it had less customer appeal Nevertheless, Honda was no stranger to the world of medium-capacity custom bikes. In 1979 it had launched the [[Honda CX500C|CX500 Custom]], followed by the [[Honda VT500C|VT500C]], which gave way in 1987 to the Shadow. This time, [[Honda]] didn't do things by halves, presenting a genuine Low Rider whose specification lacked for nothing. | In 1988, the [[Yamaha XV535]] beat the Honda VT600 Shadow into the market. The former turned out to be more popular than the latter; it had less customer appeal Nevertheless, Honda was no stranger to the world of medium-capacity custom bikes. In 1979 it had launched the [[Honda CX500C|CX500 Custom]], followed by the [[Honda VT500C|VT500C]], which gave way in 1987 to the Shadow. This time, [[Honda]] didn't do things by halves, presenting a genuine Low Rider whose specification lacked for nothing. | ||
==Looking the Part== | ==Looking the Part== | ||
With its tiny (0.3 gallon) tear drop tank, sparkling bodywork, softly curving dual seat and a V-twin engine, the Shadow looked great. However, its all-American look concealed the latest Japanese technology. Though it appeared to have a rigid frame, in fact it possessed an effective cantilever suspension. The 52-degree v-twin had offset cranks rather than the more common forked | With its tiny (0.3 gallon) tear drop tank, sparkling bodywork, softly curving dual seat and a V-twin engine, the Shadow looked great. However, its all-American look concealed the latest Japanese technology. Though it appeared to have a rigid frame, in fact it possessed an effective cantilever suspension. The 52-degree v-twin had offset cranks rather than the more common forked connecting rods in the interest of the best possible balance, and a single overhead camshaft per cylinder controlled three valves, a favorite technology of Honda's since the [[Honda CB400T|CB400T]] of 1978. It was the secret of the excellent torque of the engine, which meant that four speeds were sufficient. | ||
==1988== | ==1988== | ||
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==1994== | ==1994== | ||
[[Image:1994_honda_Vt600c.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VLX]] | [[Image:1994_honda_Vt600c.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VLX]][[Image:1994-Honda-VLX-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Shadow VLX in Black]][[Image:1994-Honda-VLX-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Shadow VLX in Black]][[Image:1994-Honda-VLX-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Shadow VLX in Black]] | ||
[[Image:1994-Honda-VLX-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Shadow VLX in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Honda-VLX-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Shadow VLX in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Honda-VLX-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Shadow VLX in Black]] | |||
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==1996== | ==1996== | ||
[[Image:1996_honda_Vt600c.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda VLX]] | [[Image:1996_honda_Vt600c.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda VLX]][[Image:1996-Honda-VT600C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Shadow VLX (VT600C) in Black]][[Image:1996-Honda-VT600C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Shadow VLX (VT600C) in Black]][[Image:1996-Honda-VT600C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Shadow VLX (VT600C) in Black]][[Image:1996-Honda-VT600C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Shadow VLX (VT600C) in Black]] | ||
[[Image:1996-Honda-VT600C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Shadow VLX (VT600C) in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1996-Honda-VT600C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Shadow VLX (VT600C) in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1996-Honda-VT600C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Shadow VLX (VT600C) in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1996-Honda-VT600C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Shadow VLX (VT600C) in Black]] | |||
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* Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 | * Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 | ||
* Valve Train: SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder | * Valve Train: SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder | ||
* Carburetion: Twin 34mm, | * Carburetion: Twin 34mm, diaphragm-type CV | ||
* Transmission: Wide-Ratio, 4-speed | * Transmission: Wide-Ratio, 4-speed | ||
* Final Drive: "O" ring chain | * Final Drive: "O" ring chain | ||
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* Front Tire: 100/90H-19 | * Front Tire: 100/90H-19 | ||
* Rear Tire: 170/80H-15 | * Rear Tire: 170/80H-15 | ||
* Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc with twin piston | * Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc with twin piston caliper | ||
* Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum | * Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum | ||
* Seat Height: 650mm (25.6") | * Seat Height: 650mm (25.6") | ||
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* Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 | * Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 | ||
* Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder | * Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder | ||
* Carburetion: Single 34mm | * Carburetion: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV | ||
* Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder | * Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder | ||
* Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed | * Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed | ||
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* Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel | * Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel | ||
* Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel | * Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel | ||
* Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston | * Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper | ||
* Rear Brake: Drum | * Rear Brake: Drum | ||
* Front Tire: 100/90-19 | * Front Tire: 100/90-19 | ||
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* Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 | * Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 | ||
* Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder | * Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder | ||
* Carburetion: Single 34mm | * Carburetion: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV | ||
* Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder | * Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder | ||
* Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed | * Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed | ||
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* Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel | * Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel | ||
* Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel | * Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel | ||
* Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston | * Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper | ||
* Rear Brake: Drum | * Rear Brake: Drum | ||
* Front Tire: 100/90-19 | * Front Tire: 100/90-19 | ||
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==2006== | ==2006== | ||
[[Image:2006-Honda-Shadow-600-VLX-in-White.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 VLX in White]] | [[Image:2006-Honda-Shadow-600-VLX-in-White.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 VLX in White]][[Image:2006-Honda-Shadow-600-VLX-in-Red.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 VLX in Red]][[Image:2006-Honda-VLX600-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 in Silver]][[Image:2006-Honda-VLX600-Silver-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 in Silver]][[Image:2006-Honda-VLX600-Silver-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 in Silver]][[Image:2006-Honda-VLX600-Silver-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 in Silver]] | ||
[[Image:2006-Honda-Shadow-600-VLX-in-Red.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 VLX in Red]] | |||
[[Image:2006-Honda-VLX600-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 in Silver]] | |||
[[Image:2006-Honda-VLX600-Silver-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 in Silver]] | |||
[[Image:2006-Honda-VLX600-Silver-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 in Silver]] | |||
[[Image:2006-Honda-VLX600-Silver-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 in Silver]] | |||
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==2007== | ==2007== | ||
[[Image:2007-Honda-Shadow-600-VLX-in-Light-Pearl-Blue-Metallic.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Honda Shadow 600 VLX in Light Pearl Blue Metallic]] | [[Image:2007-Honda-Shadow-600-VLX-in-Light-Pearl-Blue-Metallic.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Honda Shadow 600 VLX in Light Pearl Blue Metallic]][[Image:2007-Honda-Shadow-600-VLX-in-Red.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Honda Shadow 600 VLX in Candy Dark Red]] | ||
[[Image:2007-Honda-Shadow-600-VLX-in-Red.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Honda Shadow 600 VLX in Candy Dark Red]] | |||
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