2006 Honda Shadow® VLX

2006 Honda Shadow® VLX pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$5,399
Type
Cruiser
Insurance
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Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$5,399
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Honda
Display Name
Shadow(R) VLX
Year
2006
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 / 35.6
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 Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/90 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/80 R15
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
Steering Damper
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
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
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
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
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
License Plate
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Folding
Yes
Helmet Locks
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
6 reviews
  • Nice back-up bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 09, 2019

    I bought my 2006 VLX600 as a back-up bike so that I would have something to ride when my BMW needed service, etc. I am 6'2" and 220 and 70 years old. Although it is a bit small and sits a bit too low, I enjoy riding it. I have taken several long trips on it, 500 miles+, and it did fine. The four-speed ...

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  • Awesome starter bike for the girls who want drive
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 21, 2013

    I've owned this bike for three years and bought it used. It's light weight with enough power to help you get comfortable with the road and mechanics of the bike. The ride is nice requiring little Maintenance just regular tune ups. I'm 61.5 inches tall and this bike was made for me. I went on a ...

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  • Odd shifting but a fine bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 20, 2012

    Two women ride this bike but it's the 5'4" 60 year old who owns it. I'm 5'6" a bit younger and it's too short and stretched out for me.

    I've ridden everything from a 1982 (new) Honda CM250 to a 1985 Honda 650 (cruiser) then down to a Kawasaki Vulcan 500 when the 650 just go too heavy ...

    My totally new rider partner just took the motorcycle safety class and bought a Yamaha Virago 250. She outgrew that in two months. My mantra - buy what you're comfy using but don't take the 250 on a highway (I did to make sure I wasn't lying and got rattled brain :) ). I took the class recently but bought the last model year of the Vulcan 500. Both bikes work for us differently.

    Took the Honda out for a test drive at a dealer and bought it from a private person when the dealer low balled us for the 250, we were both angry. They know us and there was no excuse.

    The VLX is lighter and lower than my Kaw and it's peppier. It's nice not having to dribble through six gears. Since I had the most experience, I had to ride it home over and down a mountain and the distance was about 70 miles. It's more stretched out than my 500 in every way. Speed pedal is further out, brake pedal is further out. We'll get those adjusted so braking and shifting are easier. It shifted smoothly and I was thankful for the fewer gears going down the mountain (we're in NC), so I mean mountain. It's also lighter than my Kaw. We dropped it in our driveway (my fault, I stopped and parked it pointing down) and we picked (two older women) it up easily.

    If it wears like my old Hondas, I'll be really happy with it. Right now, it's a fine bike.

    I like it just fine - not for me necessarily. It's smooth, peppy as all heck, and a cool-looking bike.

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  • shadow vlx 600
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 11, 2012

    this is my first bike i have. been riding for a few months now and i already out grew it. the shifting is terrible and often wont down shift to 1st gear and not being fuel injected it takes ages to warm up

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  • Good learner bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 11, 2011

    I bought this bike and I feel the same as the previous review. It could use a 5th gear and a larger tank. Otherwise it's a great bike to learn on and drive back and forth to work. Very comfortable, easy handling, and very safe feeling to ride.

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  • 06 shadow vlx
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 14, 2009

    This is my first bike. Overall pretty happy with it. After riding for a year, i feel this bike could definately use a fith gear, and a larger fuel tank. You'll hit about 120 miles before flipping to reserve. But great learner bike. Low seat height at 25", under 500lbs wet. I plan on giving it to ...

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