Honda VT500C Shadow: history, specs, pictures

Honda VT500C Shadow
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	VT 500 C Shadow
Production	1983
Class	Cruiser
Engine	Liquid cooled, four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke	68.6mm x 68.6mm
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Horsepower	47.47 HP (35.4 KW) @ 9000RPM
Torque	30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System	2x32mm Keihin Carburetors
Spark Plug	NGK DPR8EA-9 `83-86
Battery	YUASA YB12A-A `83-86
Transmission	Gear box: 6 Speed Final Drive: Shaft
Final Drive	Shaft `83-86
Suspension	Front: Air assisted telescopic forks Rear: Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks
Brakes	Front: Single disc 2 piston caliper Rear: Drum
Front Tire	100/90-18
Rear Tire	130/90-16
Weight	180.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals	Service Manual

The Honda VT 500 C Shadow was a Liquid cooled, four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda in 1983. Max torque was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 47.47 HP (35.4 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine

A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 491.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Air assisted telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks.

1983 - 1987 Honda VT 500 C Shadow

Thanks to its liquid cooled, four stroke, 52 degree, V twin, 491cc engine, the VT 500 C Shadow is able to develop 47.5 horsepower at 9000 rpm and a torque of 42 Nm at 7000 rpm.

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