HONDA Motorcycle
Shadow 600 (VT600C) VLX

1988 VT600C'88 Shadow VLX

• It was available in one of two colors: Candy Wave Blue or Candy Wineberry Red
• The frame was color matched to the body work
• It had a single shock rear suspension
• The engine was a 583cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 4-speed transmission through a chain drive
• The serial number began JH2PC210*JM000001

1989 VT600C'89 Shadow VLX

• It was available in one of two colors: Candy Wave Blue Or Candy Wineberry Red
• The "Shadow VLX" logo on the tank was in script
• The serial number began JH2PC210*KM100001

1991 VT600C'91 Shadow VLX

• It was available in one color: Black
• The serial number began JH2PC210*MM200004

1992 VT600C'92 Shadow VLX

• It was available in one color: Candy Glory Red
• The serial number began JH2PC210*NM300004.

1993 VT600C'93 Shadow VLX

• It was available in one color: Black
• The serial number began JH2PC210*PM400001.

1994 VT600C'94 Shadow VLX

• It was available in one of two colors: Black or Candy Glory Red
• The serial number began JH2PC210*RM100001.

1995 VT600C'95 Shadow VLX

• It was available in one of two colors: Black or Candy Glory Red
• The gas tank was redesigned
• The "SHADOW" tank logo was redesigned
• The serial number began JH2PC210*SM600001.

1996 VT600C'96 Shadow VLX

• It was available in one color: Black
• The serial number began JH2PC210*TM700001.

1997 VT600C'97 Shadow VLX

• It was available in one color: Black
• The serial number began JH2PC210*VM800001.

2001 VT600C'01 Shadow VLX

• Engine Type: Liquid cooled, 52° V-twin, single pin crank
  
• Displacement: 583cc
• Bore and Stoke: 75mm x 66mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder
• Carburetion: Twin 34mm, diaphragm-type CV
• Transmission: Wide-Ratio, 4-speed
• Final Drive: "O" ring chain
• Front Suspension: 39mm fork, 145mm travel
• Rear Suspension: Single shock with 7-way spring preload adjustment, 90mm travel
• Front Tire: 100/90H-19
• Rear Tire: 170/80H-15
• Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc with twin piston caliper
• Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum
• Seat Height: 650mm (25.6")
• Wheelbase: 1605mm (63.2")
• Dry Weight: 202 kg (445 lb)
• Fuel Capacity: 12.0 liters
• Color: Black

2003 VT600C'03

• It comes in one color: Black
• Engine: 583cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
• Compression ratio: 9.2:1
• Transmission: Four-speed
• Driveline: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front tire 100/90-19
• Rear tire: 170/80-15
• Seat height: 650mm (25.6 in.)
• Wheelbase: 1600mm (63.0 in.)
• Dry weight: 205 kg (452 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 11 liters

2004 Shadow VLX 600

• Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
• Bore and Stroke: 75.0mm x 66.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
• Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
• Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 100/90-19
• Rear Tire: 170/80-15
• Wheelbase: 63.0 inches
• Seat Height: 25.6 inches
• Dry Weight: 452.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Black
• Model ID: VT600C
• Warranty: 1 year

2005 Shadow VTX 600

• Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
• Bore and Stroke: 75.0mm x 66.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
• Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
• Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 100/90-19
• Rear Tire: 170/80-15
• Wheelbase: 63.0 inches
• Seat Height: 25.6 inches
• Dry Weight: 452.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Black
• Model ID: VTX600C
• Warranty: 1 year

2006 vt600c Shadow VLX

• Overview: A hardtail-style rear suspension. One of the lowest seat heights in our entire cruiser lineup. A powerful 583cc V-twin. The Shadow VLX is the definition of cool.
• Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
• Bore and Stroke: 75.0mm x 66.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
• Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
• Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 100/90-19
• Rear Tire: 170/80-15
• Rake: 35-degree
• Trail: 161mm(6.3 inches)
• Wheelbase: 63.0 inches
• Seat Height: 25.6 inches
• Dry Weight: 452.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Black
• Model ID: VT600C

2007 vt600c Shadow VLX

• Overview: The Shadow VLX is one of the most unique cruisers in Honda's exceptional line-up. Check out its old-school hardtail-style rear suspension, the classic teardrop tank and low, low seat height. And did we mention the chrome? Now fire it up and twist the throttle, and instantly you'll know this machine sounds as sweet as it looks.
• Engine Type: 583cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
• Bore and Stroke: 75.0mm x 66.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder
• Carburetion: Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
• Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
• Transmission: Wide-ratio four-speed
• Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
• Front Suspension: 39mm fork; 5.7-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Drum
• Front Tire: 100/90-19
• Rear Tire: 170/80-15
• Rake: 35-degree
• Trail: 161mm(6.3 inches)
• Wheelbase: 63.0 inches
• Seat Height: 25.6 inches
• Dry Weight: 452.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity: 2.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve
• Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors: Black
• Model ID: VT600C

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Honda Vt600 and Vt750 Shadow V-Twins Owners Workshop Manual: 1988-2000 by Mike Stubblefield , John Harold Haynes , Haynes Publishing (Editor)

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