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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$5,699
MSRP
$11,999
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Honda
Parent Company
Honda
Display Name
Shadow(R) VLX Deluxe
Display Name
RC51
Year
2006
Year
2006
Make
Honda
Make
Honda
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
6
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
3
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
75 / 2.96
Bore (mm/in)
100 / 3.94
Stroke (mm/in)
66 / 2.6
Stroke (mm/in)
63.6 / 2.51
Displacement (cc/ci)
583 / 65.6
Displacement (cc/ci)
999 / 61
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
133 / 99.2
Horsepower RPM
-
Horsepower RPM
10000
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
71 / 96.3
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
8000
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
62
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
4
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Width
190
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
50
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/90 R19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/80 R15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 190/50 ZR17
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
6
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 296
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.5 / 39
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.5 / 88.9
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Pro Link(R)
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63 / 1600.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.9 / 1419.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
458 / 207.7
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 199.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.9 / 11
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18.2
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.9 / 3.4
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1.2 / 4.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.27
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.28
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
25.6 / 650.2
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.5 / 825.5
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
-
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Lower Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
-
Metallic
Yes
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Height
-
Height
Low
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
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