HONDA VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, Honda Company launched the VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe. This middleweight machine came unchanged from its predecessor, with additional features and accents compared to the standard model.

The 2006 Honda VT600CD Deluxe model offered a low, stretched-out design typical of cruiser motorcycles and was available in black and red color schemes. With its low seating position and lightweight design, the bike was well-suited to riders of all sizes.

In addition, the VT600CD was adorned 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, 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.

For stopping power, the front wheel featured a 296 mm disc with a two-piston caliper, while the rear wheel was controlled by a single 160 mm drum braking unit for optimum braking performance.

As for power, the 2006 Honda VT600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe machine had its heartbeat set 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.

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.