HONDA VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda VT600C was a cruiser-style motorcycle part of the Shadow line in Honda's range, also known as the Honda Shadow VLX, manufactured from 1988 to 2008. The VLX initials came from the V-twin engine, "L" from the low seating position, and "X" from the extended rake.

The bike's 583cc V-twin engine was borrowed from the Honda Translap model and was bolted to a four-speed manual transmission. The bike was also sold in Brazil from 1998 to 2005, while the Brazilian models packed a five-speed manual transmission.

As for the 2000 year model, the maker launched the Honda VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe, a machine that packed the same features as the standard model but with additional color changes and more chromed accessories.

The bike featured a new two-tone Pearl Dark Red with Black and Pearl Silver with Black that joined the classic Black on the Shadow VLX Deluxe, topped by exclusive Shadow Deluxe features, such as chromed cylinder head covers, right and left engine covers, and left rear engine cover.

In addition, the bike was equipped with standard features, such as a two-piece dual seat, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a chromed exhaust system, a wide handlebar, a round headlight with a chromed housing, and wire-spoked wheels.

The bike was built on a double cradle steel frame with a 39 mm telescopic fork on the front with 145 mm of wheel travel and a single shock soft tail-style suspension on the rear for optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for power, the 2000 Honda VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe had its soul brought to life by a 583cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 41 hp at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) of torque at 3,500 rpm.