2007 Honda Shadow® VLX

2007 Honda Shadow® VLX pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$5,499
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Honda
Display Name
Shadow(R) VLX
Year
2007
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
1 review
  • Not perfect, but doggoned close!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 19, 2008

    A recent job change meant no real opportunity for public transportation, followed by a sudden spike in gas prices. A motorcycle was looking like a good economic alternative, and I began to do some research. It'd been a little over 8 years since I had my last street bike; a 1986 Kawasaki Vulcan 750. ...

    The low seat height and light weight make the VLX the perfect bike for a beginner or, in my case, a 50 year-old former rider getting used to two wheels again after a long absence. The bike has classic looks, is nimble, has plenty of torque, and gets great mileage (in my case, averaging 55 MPG). It's easy to build (or rebuild) confidence riding on this bike. Some folks hint that the VLX seems built for smaller riders, but I'm 5'11' and 180 lbs and feel quite in proportion with the VLX.

    The VLX, like any motorcycle, does have some shortcomings. Happily, those are few. Its light weight (452 lbs) makes the bike easy to maneuver and aids in its off-the-line performance, but the trade off is an inability for the suspension to effectively compensate for less-than-optimal roadways. Yes, the rear suspension is adjustible, but I don't think it capable of fully making up for the VLX's low weight.

    The 600cc (actually, 598cc) engine offers more-than-adequate performance for the VLX without feeling unweildy. Although most comfortable and best behaved at 55 MPH and below, the VLX seems just as content to run at 70 MPH all day without sounding strained, but the trade-off is in vibration. Not harsh, mind you, but constant. Vibration and bounce is relayed to the VLX rider's brain through his butt, with the seat being the primary transmitter. Around-town jaunts are fine, but on extended rides the VLX nearly screams for a better padded seat.

    The lack of a 5th gear may be partly to blame for the vibration, but I don't regard it as a performance issue. The VLX runs well through the gears and will burst from a running 50 MPH to 65 MPH in 4th gear with no hesitance, but the speed wants to fade a bit when taking on any hills.

    Shifting is crisp and effortless, and braking is outstanding. I would prefer that the VLX have alloy rims and tubeless tires, but that's more a niggling personal wish than a concern with the bike itself.

    All in all, the Shadow VLX is a sweet little cruiser that is confidence-inspiring and fun to ride, while backed by Honda quality and reliability. It as made getting back on two wheels a pleasure.

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