Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Honda Shadow VLX relies on a 583 cc (35.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 75.0 x 66.0 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches) with a 9.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Shadow VLX measures 205 kg (452 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 650 mm (25.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,600 mm (63 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 10.97-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2005 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
650 mm (25.6 in)
Engine
Displacement583.0 ccm (35.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke75.0 x 66.0 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionCD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Rake35.0°
Trail161 mm (6.3 inches)
Front Suspension39mm fork
Front Travel145 mm (5.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability
Rear Travel89 mm (3.5 inches)
Wheelbase1600 mm (63.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-19
Rear Tyre170/80-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight205.0 kg (452.0 pounds)
Seat Height650 mm (25.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
