Honda Rebel 300 vs Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 300 vs Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx. Honda Rebel 300: 30 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 164 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx: 44 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 221 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rebel 300
Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
44 hp
Torque (Nm)
27.5 Nm
47 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
221 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
44 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
27.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
47 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
155 km/h
Weight
164 kg (curb/wet weight)
221 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 300
7.0/10
"A honest, reliable starter bike that you'll quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Honda reliability, minimal issues
+Low seat, beginner accessible
+Cheap parts and servicing
Cons
−Highway riding is genuinely miserable
−Single-cylinder vibration above 65mph
−Previous owner abuse common
Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
8.0/10
"The most sensible used cruiser under $3,500, full stop."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Massive used parts availability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs gunk up when stored
−Fork seals leak with age
−Underpowered for highway cruising
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