Honda VT600C Shadow (1991-93)

The Honda VT 600C Shadow motorcycle, produced between 1991 and 1993, has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke 583cc V-twin engine with 3 valves per cylinder and is capable of producing 41 horsepower and 51 Nm torque. It has a 4-speed transmission with a wide-ratio, however, the Brazilian model offers 5-speed transmission. The front suspension has a center axle fork with 39mm tubes while the rear suspension has a single shock adjustable spring preload. The front brakes utilize a single 296mm disc with a 2-piston caliper while the rear brakes use a 160mm drum. The motorcycle’s front tire is 100/90-19 with a rear tire size of 170/80-15. It has a wheelbase of 1600mm, a seat height of 690mm, and a dry weight of 207 kg. Its fuel capacity is 11 liters, and it has a consumption average of 50 mpg. The braking distance of the motorcycle is not known, but its quarter-mile standing time is 14.7 seconds, and its top speed is 112 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT 600C Shadow

Year: 1991 – 93


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: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
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: Centre axle fork, 39mm tubes
Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension: Single shock adjustable spring preload

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
Consumption Average: 50 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 127 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.7 sec / 87 mpg
Top Speed: 180 km/h / 112 mph

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