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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | VT 500C Shadow | 
			
				| Years: | 1983-86 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 491 cc / 29.1 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 62 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Electronic | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 42 Nm / 30.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Shaft | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Air-adjustable, leading-axle front forks with front brace | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single disc 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1490 mm / 58.6 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 183 kg / 403.3 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |