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

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Shadow VLXHonda VT 600 Shadow VLX
Model year20072004
Price$5,499$4,999
Engine583 cc583 cc
Weight205 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-19 / 170/80-15 100/90-19 / 170/80-15

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

Picking between the Honda Shadow VLX and the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Shadow VLX brings its published horsepower in a 205 kg package, while the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda VT 600 Shadow VLX has the lower MSRP.

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: