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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda VT600
|photo=2006-Honda-Shadow-600-VLX-in-Red.jpg
|aka              = VLX Shadow
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1988 - 1994
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Cruiser
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 75.0mm x 66.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 89 mph (143 km/h)
|power            = 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque          = 38.36 ft/lbs (52.0 Nm) @ 3500RPM
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '04-07
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YTZ10S}} '04-07
|transmission    = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>


|final_drive={{chain|525x120}}
[[Image:99vlx_windows800x600_honda_wallpaper.jpg|400px]]
|front_sprocket=16T
|rear_sprocket=44T
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-19}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|170/80-15}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      = 26.38 inches (670 mm)
|dry_weight      = 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 212.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|air_filter={{airfilter|K&N HA-6199}} `99-07<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}


The '''Honda VT600C''' was a [[cruiser]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1988 to 2007.  It is more commonly known as the '''Shadow VLX''' although some people call it the '''Shadow 600'''.  A deluxe model was produced from 1993-1998 ([[Honda VT600CD|VT600CD]]). It could reach a top speed of 89 mph (143 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 38.36 ft/lbs (52.0 Nm) @ 3500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 6500 RPM. 








==Description==
Sometimes the big [[:Category:Japanese motorcycles|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.
==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.
==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 [[connecting rod]]s 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.
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] v2, four-stroke. A 75.0mm [[bore]] x 66.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 583.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 100/90-19 front [[tire]] and a 170/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The VT600C was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg). 
==Modifications==
{{See|Honda VT600C/modifications}}


==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]]
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The VT600C'94 Shadow VLX was sold in 1994 and was available in one of two colors: Black or Candy Glory Red. The serial number began JH2PC210*RM100001.
The VT600C'94 Shadow VLX was sold in 1994 and was available in one of two colors: Black or Candy Glory Red. The serial number began JH2PC210*RM100001.


==1995==
==1995==
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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]]
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The VT600C'01 Shadow VLX was sold in 2001
The VT600C'01 Shadow VLX was sold in 2001


* Engine Type: Liquid cooled, 52° V-twin, single pin crank
    * Engine Type: Liquid cooled, 52° V-twin, single pin crank
* Displacement: 583cc
    * Displacement: 583cc
* Bore and Stoke: 75mm x 66mm
    * Bore and Stoke: 75mm x 66mm
* 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, [[diaphragm]]-type CV
    * 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
* Front Suspension: 39mm fork, 145mm travel
    * Front Suspension: 39mm fork, 145mm travel
* Rear Suspension: Single shock with 7-way spring preload adjustment, 90mm travel
    * Rear Suspension: Single shock with 7-way spring preload adjustment, 90mm travel
* 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 [[caliper]]
    * 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")
* Wheelbase: 1605mm (63.2")
    * Wheelbase: 1605mm (63.2")
* Dry Weight: 202 kg (445 lb)
    * Dry Weight: 202 kg (445 lb)
* Fuel Capacity: 12.0 liters
    * Fuel Capacity: 12.0 liters
* Color: Black
    * Color: Black




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2003 VT600C'03 comes in one color: Black
2003 VT600C'03 comes in one color: Black


* Engine: 583cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
    * Engine: 583cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
* Compression ratio: 9.2:1
    * Compression ratio: 9.2:1
* Transmission: Four-speed
    * Transmission: Four-speed
* Driveline: O-ring-sealed chain
    * Driveline: O-ring-sealed chain
* Front tire 100/90-19
    * Front tire 100/90-19
* Rear tire: 170/80-15
    * Rear tire: 170/80-15
* Seat height: 650mm (25.6 in.)
    * Seat height: 650mm (25.6 in.)
* Wheelbase: 1600mm (63.0 in.)
    * Wheelbase: 1600mm (63.0 in.)
* Dry weight: 205 kg (452 lb)
    * Dry weight: 205 kg (452 lb)
* Fuel capacity: 11 liters
    * Fuel capacity: 11 liters


==2004==
==2004==
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2004 Shadow VLX 600
2004 Shadow VLX 600


* Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
    * Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
* Bore and Stroke: 75.0mm x 66.0mm
    * Bore and Stroke: 75.0mm x 66.0mm
* 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 [[diaphragm]]-type CV
    * 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
* Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
    * Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
* 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 [[caliper]]
    * Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
* Rear Brake: Drum
    * Rear Brake: Drum
* Front Tire: 100/90-19
    * Front Tire: 100/90-19
* Rear Tire: 170/80-15
    * Rear Tire: 170/80-15
* Wheelbase: 63.0 inches
    * Wheelbase: 63.0 inches
* Seat Height: 25.6 inches
    * Seat Height: 25.6 inches
* Dry Weight: 452.0 pounds
    * Dry Weight: 452.0 pounds
* Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
    * Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
* Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
    * Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
* Available Colors: Black
    * Available Colors: Black
* Model ID: VT600C
    * Model ID: VT600C
* Warranty: 1 year
    * Warranty: 1 year


==2005 Shadow VLX 600==
==2005==
[[Image:2005_honda_Vtx600c.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Honda VLX]]
[[Image:2005_honda_Vtx600c.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Honda VLX]]
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2005 Shadow VTX 600


* Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
* Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
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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 [[diaphragm]]-type CV
* 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 [[caliper]]
* 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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* Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
* Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
* Available Colors: Black
* Available Colors: Black
* Model ID: VT600C
* Model ID: VTX600C
* Warranty: 1 year
* Warranty: 1 year


==2006==
==2006==
[[Image:2006-Honda-Shadow-600-VLX-in-White.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda Shadow 600 VLX in White]]
[[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==
[[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]]
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==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/lart-du-crime#honda-vt600 L'art du crime]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/boy-s-tenyu#honda-vt600 Boy s tenyu]
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Honda}}
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|VT600C]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|VT600C]]
[[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
[[Category:V-twin motorcycles]]
[[Category:Entry level motorcycles]]
[[Category:Honda VT series]]
[[Category:Honda VT600]]
[[Category:Cruisers]]
[[Category:Entry level motorcycles]]

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