Comparison of Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX and Yamaha V Star Custom 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha V Star Custom 2008 × |  Honda VT 600 C Shadow VLX × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2002 |
| Make | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model | Yamaha V Star Custom | 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 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 655.5 | 583 |
| Power (kw) | - | 28 |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 48 |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 75 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Ignition | TCI | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 160 |
| Frame type | Steel; hidden shock | - |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 170/80-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 86 | 90 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,610 | 1,600 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 215 | 199 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1407 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,067 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,337 | 2,355 |
| Overall width (mm) | 879 | 840 |
| Seat height (mm) | 696 | 690 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 3.4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.89 | 11 |
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