Honda Shadow 125 vs Honda VT 125 Shadow (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Shadow 125stacks up against the Honda VT 125 Shadow. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Shadow 125Honda VT 125 Shadow
Model year20062003
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp15 hp
Torque11 Nm11 Nm
Weight146 kg145 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-17 / 130/90-15

Honda Shadow 125 vs Honda VT 125 Shadow — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Shadow 125 and the Honda VT 125 Shadow usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Shadow 125 brings 15 hp in a 146 kg package, while the Honda VT 125 Shadow counters with 15 hp at 145 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: