VT 600 C Shadow

1999 Honda VT 600 C Shadow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1999 Honda VT 600 C Shadow features a 583 cc (35.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 39 HP (28.5 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 66.9 HP per liter, 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 199 kg (439 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (5.1 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,600 mm (63 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 150 km/h (93 mph).

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.