Comparison of Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX and Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star 2002

Attribute	Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star 2002 ×	Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX ×
General
Production from (year)	2002	2002
Make	Yamaha	Honda
Model	Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star	Honda VT 600 C 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
Displacement (cm³)	649	583
Power (kw)	29.2	28
Cooling system	Air	-
Transmission type,final drive	-	Chain
Torque (Nm)	50.9	48
Bore (mm)	81	75
Stroke (mm)	63	66
Gearbox	-	5-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	-
Compression	9.0:1	9.2:1
Chassis
Front brakes	Dual disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Expanding brake
Diameter (mm)	200	160
Front tyre	100/90-ZR19 M/C 57S	100/90-19
Rear tyre	170/80-15 M/C 77S	170/80-15
Front wheel travel (mm)	140	120
Rear wheel travel (mm)	86	90
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,610	1,600
Dry weight (kg)	215	199
Power/weight ratio	0.1358	0.1407
Overall height (mm)	1,070	1,120
Overall length (mm)	2,340	2,355
Overall width (mm)	880	840
Seat height (mm)	695	690
Ground clearance (mm)	140	140
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)	-	3.4
Fuel capacity (l)	-	11