Honda VT 600C Shadow (1991-93) vs Honda FT 500 Ascot (1982-83)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | VT 600C Shadow | FT 500 Ascot |
| Years: | 1991-93 | 1982-83 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in | 497 cc / 30.. cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75 x 66 mm | 89 x 80 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2;1 | 8.6:1 |
| Induction: | Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV | 35mm Keihin |
| Ignition: | CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder | Battery powered inductive |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 41 hp / 30.6 kW @ 6500 rpm | 34 hp / 24.8 kW @ 6200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 51 Nm / 37.6 ft. lb @ 3500 rpm | 40 Nm / 29.5 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, Wide-ratio, (Brazil model 5 speed) | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Centre axle fork, 39mm tubes | 37mm Air assisted forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 152 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock adjustable spring preload | Dual gas shocks, spring preload adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 90 mm / 3.5 in | 84 mm / 3.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 296mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 160mm drum | Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/80-15 | 4.25-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 50 mpg | 47.9 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.7 sec / 87 mpg | 15.0 sec / 81.5 mph |
| Top Speed: | 180 km/h / 112 mph | 93 mph |