Honda NX 500 Dominator (1991-93) vs Honda VT 600C Shadow (1988-90)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | NX 500 Dominator | VT 600C Shadow |
| Years: | 1991-93 | 1988-90 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.8 cu-in | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 92 x 75 mm | 75 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 9.2;1 |
| Induction: | Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carburetor | Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV |
| Ignition: | CDI | CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | NA | 41 hp / 30.6 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | NA | 51 Nm / 37.6 ft. lb @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm leading-axle fork | Centre axle fork, 39mm tubes |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | 145mm / 5.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link | Single shock adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 195 mm / 7.6 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | 160mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90–21 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90–17 | 170/80-15 |
| Dry Weight: | 167 kg / 368 lbs | 207 kg / 456.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |