Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe vs Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxestacks up against the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Shadow VLX DeluxeHonda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe
Model year20072002
Price$5,799
Engine583 cc583 cc
Weight208 kg208 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires100/90-19 / 170/80-15 100/90-19 / 170/80-15

Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe vs Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe and the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe brings its published horsepower in a 208 kg package, while the Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe counters with its own power figure at 208 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: