| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2006 × | Honda VT 600 C Shadow 2000 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2000 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD | Honda VT 600 C Shadow |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 583 |
| Power (kw) | - | 24.8 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 44.7 | 50 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | TCBI wtih Digital Advance | - |
| Compression | 10.2:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shocks with 5-Way Adjustable Preload | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | - |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-15 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | - |
| Other | ||
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,595 | 1,600 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 199 | 199 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1246 |
| Seat height (mm) | 714 | 695 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.14 | - |