Comparison of Honda Rebel 500 2017 and Honda Shadow VLX 2006 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda Rebel 500 2017 × |  Honda Shadow VLX 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2006 |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Honda Rebel 500 | Honda Shadow VLX |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV |
| Displacement (cm³) | 471 | 583 |
| Power (kw) | 35 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 43 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 67 | 75 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.8 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | O-ring-sealed chain | - |
| Ignition | PGM-Fi | CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Compression | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm fork | 39mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks | Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 170/80-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 122 | 145 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 97 | 89 |
| Trail (mm) | 110 | 161 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28 | 35 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,491 | 1,600 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 185 | 205 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1891 | - |
| Seat height (mm) | 691 | 650 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 175 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11.17 | 10.97 |
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