VT 600 C Shadow

1995 Honda VT 600 C Shadow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1995 Honda VT 600 C Shadow relies on a 583 cc (35.6 cu in) v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 43 HP (31.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 51 Nm (37.6 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 73.8 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the VT 600 C Shadow measures 185 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.3 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 670 mm (26.4 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1995 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.