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2004 Honda Shadow VLX

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2004 Honda Shadow VLX

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2004 Honda Shadow VLX Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $4,999.00
Dealers Honda Dealers
Warranty  12
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Engine:  
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  6
Valves Per Cylinder  3
Valve Configuration  SOHC
Bore (mm/in)  75 / 2.95
Stroke (mm/in)  66 / 2.6
Displacement (cc/ci)  583 / 36
Compression Ratio  9.2:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  1
Carburetor Size (mm)  34
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  4
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Steel
Tube / Tubeless  Tubed
Front Tire Width  100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Tire Speed Rating  H
Front Wheel Diameter  19
Rear Tire Width  170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Rear Tire Speed Rating  H
Rear Wheel Diameter  15
Front Tire (Full Spec)  100/90 HR19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  170/80 HR15
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.7 / 296
Rear Brake Type  Drum
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.5 / 39
Front Travel (in/mm)  5.7 / 144.8
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  3.5 / 88.9
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Wheelbase (in/mm)  63 / 1600.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  452 / 205
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  2.9 / 11
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)  0.9 / 3.4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.29
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)  25.6 / 650.2
Number Of Seats  2
Detachable Passenger Seat  Standard
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard  No
Chassis Protectors  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Engine Case Guard  No
Fork Guards  No
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Tank Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Radiator Cover  No
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Tachometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months)  12
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  Japan
NADATrimID  17738
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard

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GREAT Cruiser!
By Robert McGregor(Owner), Jan. 6, 2009
This Motorcycle is so stable. The center of gravity is perfect for everyday riding and is confident.

Most people call the motorcycle a beginner bike only. However as the Cruisers get larger and larger and cost increasing more this motorcycle is perfect for everyday commuting and touring with out br... Read Full Review

 

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By Don(Owner), Dec. 2, 2011
My memories of my VLX keep everything I ever loved about being free on the road fresh in my mind. I've had every bike from Beemers to Magnas to Sportbikes over the past 40 odd years of riding. Even tried middleweight cruisers for a time. Each was a different riding experience...good and bad. Then af... Read Full Review

 

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