There, in the shadow of the cooling fins, stamped like a naughty tattoo, is the only clue to the VLX's true identity 583cc. The VLX's model designation is VT600C, and its engine is adapted from Honda's VT500C Shadow and VT500 Ascot, both introduced five years ago.

The Honda Shadow VT600C, also known as the Honda Shadow VLX, is a cruiser motorcycle made by Honda from 1988 through 2008. It has a 583 cc (35.6 cu in) liquid cooled V-twin engine, a four-five(from1999) -speed transmission, 35° rake, chain drive, and a single-shock softail -style rear suspension.

Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Honda Shadow VLX (VT600C) in 1988 the model with cruiser body and 583 cm3 / 35.5 cui engine size, 32 kW / 44 PS / 43 hp of power, 4-speed manual powertrain offered since early-year 1988.

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The VT600 is more commonly known as the Honda Shadow VLX. The term VLX is an acronym for: V-Twin, Lowered, eXtended rake. Introduced in 1988 the VLX is the only Honda Shadow model to utilize a four speed transmission and a single shock "softail-style" rear suspension.

Mar 28, 2009 · 88 VT-600 VLX at my wits end..... OK here's the story. A while back my wife complained about her bike having a lack of acceleration. I took it for a test ride and confirmed the issue. It didn't want to accelerated any faster than 1/8 or so throttle. I parked it and condemned the carbs that hadn't been rebuilt in a few years.

Honda Shadow 600 VLX: manuals, parts, microfiches.

Honda VT 600C Shadow is produced in 1988-90. Engine is Four stroke, 52°V-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder, displacement 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in , produces power 41 hp / 30.6 kW @ 6500 rpm and 51 Nm / 37.6 ft. lb @ 3500 rpm.

Honda Shadow VLX (VT600C) , model year 1988, (North America) (since early-year) manual 4-speed gearbox gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 583 cm3 / 35.5 cui, advertised power: 32 kW / 43 hp / 44 PS ( net ), torque: 51 Nm / 38 lb-ft