Comparison of Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe and Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2006 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2006 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda VT 600 CD Shadow VLX Deluxe | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 | - |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 583 | 498 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 44.7 |
| Bore (mm) | 75 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | TCBI wtih Digital Advance |
| Compression | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 41mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | - | Twin Shocks with 5-Way Adjustable Preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 140/90-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 145 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 89 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,600 | 1,595 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 208 | 199 |
| Seat height (mm) | 650 | 714 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4.1 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13.2 | 15.14 |
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