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|name = Honda | {{Motorcycle | ||
| | |name = Honda VT600 | ||
|photo=2006-Honda-Shadow-600-VLX-in-Red.jpg | |||
|aka = VLX Shadow | |aka = VLX Shadow | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1988 - 1994 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Cruiser | ||
|engine = | |engine = v2, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 75.0mm x 66.0mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 89 mph (143 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 6500RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 38.36 ft/lbs (52.0 Nm) @ 3500RPM | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|DPR8EA-9}} ' | |ignition = | ||
|battery = {{battery| | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '04-07 | ||
|transmission = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YTZ10S}} '04-07 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|100/90-19}} | |final_drive={{chain|525x120}} | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|170/80-15}} | |front_sprocket=16T | ||
|rake_trail = | |rear_sprocket=44T | ||
|wheelbase = | |frame = | ||
|length = | |suspension = | ||
|width = | |brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake | ||
|height = | |front_tire = {{tire|100/90-19}} | ||
|seat_height = | |rear_tire = {{tire|170/80-15}} | ||
|dry_weight = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wet_weight = | |wheelbase = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |length = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |width = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |height = | ||
|turning_radius = | |seat_height = 26.38 inches (670 mm) | ||
|related = | |dry_weight = 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg) | ||
|competition = | |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> | |||
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The '''Honda VT600C''' | 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== | ==Description== | ||
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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 connecting | 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== | ==Modifications== | ||
{{See|Honda VT600C/modifications}} | {{See|Honda VT600C/modifications}} | ||
==1988== | ==1988== | ||
[[Image:1988_honda_Vt600c.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda VLX]] | [[Image:1988_honda_Vt600c.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda VLX]] | ||
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==1994== | ==1994== | ||
[[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_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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==1996== | ==1996== | ||
[[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.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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* 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 | ||
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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 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") | ||
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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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* 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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==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-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-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]] | |||
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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-Red.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Honda Shadow 600 VLX in Candy Dark Red]] | [[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}} | {{Honda}} | ||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|VT600C]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles | [[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:2000s motorcycles | [[Category:2000s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:V-twin motorcycles | [[Category:V-twin motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Entry level motorcycles]] | [[Category:Entry level motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Honda VT series]] | [[Category:Honda VT series]] | ||
[[Category:Honda VT600]] | [[Category:Honda VT600]] | ||
[[Category:Cruisers]] | [[Category:Cruisers]] | ||
[[Category:Entry level motorcycles]] |