2005 Honda Shadow® VLX Deluxe

2005 Honda Shadow® VLX Deluxe pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$5,699
Type
Cruiser
Insurance
Compare with the 2022 Honda XR™ 650L 2022 Honda XR™ 650L
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$5,699
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Honda
Display Name
Shadow(R) VLX Deluxe
Year
2005
Make
Honda
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 / 2.96
Stroke (mm/in)
66 / 2.6
Displacement (cc/ci)
583 / 65.6
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 Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
4
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Chromed
Yes
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
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 296
Rear Brake Type
Drum
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 Control
Handlebar
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63 / 1600.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
458 / 207.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.9 / 11
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.9 / 3.4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.27
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
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months)
12
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • 2005 Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 13, 2009

    I would have to say for the money this is by far the best deal for the buck. It rides super and has plenty of power. Looks are really nice and I got the Blue color which gets a lot of kudos form everyone. This bike would even be great for a women since the weight and center of gravity easily light. ...

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  • 2005 Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 04, 2009

    Great beginner or re-learning bike. I had not ridden in years when I decided to buy a motorcycle. I found a great deal on this bike and enjoy it very much. Plenty of get up and go from the start and on the highway. It keeps up and sometimes out performs my friends 06 Heritage. Lots of chrome, ...

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  • 2005 Honda Shadow VLX Deluxe (600)
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 10, 2008

    This bike is an awesome 1st bike for someone. This bike is highly reliable and will cruise all day long at 55 mph, and did I say 54 mpg! Light weight and low seat height make this bike extremely easy to handle.

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