Honda VT600C Shadow (1999-01)

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The Honda VT600C Shadow was made between 1999 and 2001. It has a liquid-cooled 4-stroke, 52 degree V-twin, OHC engine with a capacity of 583 cc, and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The induction system is 2x constant vacuum, ignition is CD with electronic advance, and starting is electric. The maximum power output is 41 hp / 30.6 kW @ 6500 rpm and maximum torque is 51 Nm / 37.6 ft. lb @ 3500 rpm. The transmission has four speeds and final drive is by chain. The front suspension consists of a 39mm telescopic fork, and rear suspension is via a swing arm, with front and rear wheel travel of 145 mm / 5.7 in, and 90 mm / 3.5 in respectively. Front brakes use a single 296mm disc and 2 piston caliper, while the rear brake is a 160mm drum. Front and rear tyres are 100/90-19 and 170/80-15 respectively. The wheelbase measures 1600 mm / 63 in, seat height is 690 mm / 27.2 in, and the dry weight is 207 kg / 456.4 lbs. Fuel capacity is 11 litres / 2.9 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT 600C Shadow

Year: 1999 – 01


Engine: Four stroke, 52 degreesV-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

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