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Honda VT 600C Shadow

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Make Model

Honda VT 600C Shadow

Year

1996 - 98

Engine

Four stroke, 52°V-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

2 x Constant Vacuum

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

39mmTelescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel 145 mm / 5.7 in

Rear Suspension

Swing Arm
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

Engine
· 583cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine produces impressive power over a broad rpm-range.
· Three-valve cylinder head design utilizes two spark plugs per cylinder for excellent combustion efficiency and high power output.
· Coolant-heated carburetor is tuned for excellent power and rideability.
· Finned cylinders enhance appearance.
· Aluminum radiator maintains consistent engine temperature for optimum performance and long engine life.
· Wide-ratio four-speed transmission.
· Dual exhaust system offers a rumbling sound and custom appearance.
· Reliable electric starting system.
· Solid-state ignition with electronic advance offers dependability and is maintenance-free.
· Maintenance-free automatic cam-chain tensioners.

Engine
· 583cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine produces impressive power over a broad rpm-range.
· Three-valve cylinder head design utilizes two spark plugs per cylinder for excellent combustion efficiency and high power output.
· Coolant-heated carburetor is tuned for excellent power and rideability.
· Finned cylinders enhance appearance.
· Aluminum radiator maintains consistent engine temperature for optimum performance and long engine life.
· Wide-ratio four-speed transmission.
· Dual exhaust system offers a rumbling sound and custom appearance.
· Reliable electric starting system.
· Solid-state ignition with electronic advance offers dependability and is maintenance-free.
· Maintenance-free automatic cam-chain tensioners.