Kawasaki VN 1600 Nomad (2005-06) vs Honda VT 600C Shadow (1991-93)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | VN 1600 Nomad | VT 600C Shadow |
| Years: | 2005-06 | 1991-93 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1552 cc / 94.7 cu-in | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 95 mm | 75 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 9.2;1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 2 x 40mm throttle bodies | Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV |
| Ignition: | Electronic | CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 65.7 hp / 48 kW @ 4700 rpm | 41 hp / 30.6 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 127 Nm / 93.7 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm | 51 Nm / 37.6 ft. lb @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed, Wide-ratio, (Brazil model 5 speed) |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm inverted forks | Centre axle fork, 39mm tubes |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with dual air-assisted shocks, adjustable for rebound and preload | Single shock adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 160mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80 x 16 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/70 x 16 | 170/80-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1600 mm / 63 in |
| Seat Height: | 706 mm / 27.8 in | 690 mm / 27.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 307 kg / 676.8 lbs | 207 kg / 456.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |