Honda Vt750 Shadow Spirit vs Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vt750 Shadow Spirit vs Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx. Honda Vt750 Shadow Spirit: 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 236 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Vt750 Shadow Spirit
Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
44 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
47 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
236 kg
221 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm
44 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
47 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
236 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vt750 Shadow Spirit
7.8/10
"The most reliable used cruiser under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly unbreakable engine reliability
+Shaft drive, no chain hassle
+Low, confidence-inspiring seat height
Cons
−Carb models need regular attention
−Suspension tuning is basic
−Limited aftermarket performance parts
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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