VT 600 C Shadow

2001 Honda VT 600 C Shadow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Honda VT 600 C Shadow features a 583 cc (35.6 cu in) v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34 HP (24.8 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 50 Nm (36.9 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 58.3 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 prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the VT 600 C Shadow measures 199 kg (439 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 695 mm (27.4 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.