Honda VT 600C Shadow VLX (2005-08) vs KTM 250 EXC-F (2014-16)
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| Make: | Honda | KTM |
| Model: | VT 600C Shadow VLX | 250 EXC-F |
| Years: | 2005-08 | 2014-16 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves |
| Capacity: | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in | 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75 x 66 mm | 78 x 52.3 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2;1 | 13.2:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Constant Vacuum | Keihin EFI, flow restrictor, 42 mm |
| Ignition: | CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick and electric |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, Wide-ratio | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | O-ring-sealed chain | Chain, 5/8 x 1/4 in |
| Front Suspension: | 39mmTelescopic fork | WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing Arm | WP-PDS 5018 DCC shock absorber |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 90 mm / 3.5 in | 335 mm / 13.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 160mm drum | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54M M+S TT |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/80-15 | 120/80 - 18 M/C 65M M+S TT |
| Wheelbase: | 1600 mm / 63 in | 1482 mm / 58.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 690 mm / 27.2 in | 970 mm / 38.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 207 kg / 456.4 lbs | 105.5 kg / 232.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.38 US gal |