HONDA VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

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

For the 2005 model year, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Honda VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe, a machine with the same package as its predecessor but with additional features and accents compared to the standard model.

The 2005 Honda Deluxe model offered a low, stretched-out design typical of cruiser motorcycles and was available in black and red color schemes. The bike was well-suited to riders of all sizes with its lightweight design and low seating position.

Overall, the VT600CD Deluxe was a reliable and comfortable machine that handled both commuting and leisure ridings and was an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate riders who preferred cruiser-style motorcycles.

In addition, the bike featured standard fittings that included a two-piece dual seat, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a chromed exhaust system, a wide handlebar, a round headlight with a chromed housing, wire-spoked wheels, a passenger backrest, saddlebags, and a host of chromed accents.

The bike was built on a double cradle steel frame that housed 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 with 90 mm of wheel travel for optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the performance department, the 2005 Honda VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe took its power from a 583cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with an output power of 41 hp at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) of torque at 3,500 rpm.