Comparison of Honda Shadow VLX 2005 and Honda Shadow Aero 2007

Attribute	Honda Shadow Aero 2007 ×	Honda Shadow VLX 2005 ×
General
Production from (year)	2007	2005
Make	Honda	Honda
Model	Honda Shadow Aero	Honda Shadow VLX
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	3	-
Fuel system	Carburettor. Single 34.0mm CV type	Carburettor. Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV
Displacement (cm³)	745	583
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Chain
Bore (mm)	79	75
Stroke (mm)	76	66
Gearbox	5-speed	4-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition	CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder	CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
Compression	-	9.2:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41.0mm fork	39mm fork;
Rear suspension	Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability	Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc. 2-piston calipers.
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter (mm)	180	-
Frame type	-	Front Suspension
Front tyre	120/90-17	100/90-19
Rear tyre	160/80-15	170/80-15
Front wheel travel (mm)	117	145
Rear wheel travel (mm)	89	89
Trail (mm)	161	161
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	34	32.7
Other
Starter	-	Electric
Color options	black black/red pinstripe metallic silver/pearl white pearl black/metallic titanium pearl white	black
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,638	1,600
Dry weight (kg)	235	205
Seat height (mm)	658	650
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	14	10.97