When did the Honda VT 500C Shadow come out?

When did the Honda VT 500C Shadow come out?

Four stroke, 52°V- twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder. The VT500C ‘Shadow was introduced in 1983 like the Ascot and Euro using the same 491 cc (30.0 cu in) OHC three-valve, liquid cooled engine, shaft drive transmission, and 6 speed gearbox. It featured chrome side covers and black engine covers.

Which is bigger a Honda VT500C or a Honda Shadow Ace?

The 1998 Honda VT1100C2 Shadow ACE was bigger than my ’85 Honda VT500, but surprisingly not much brawnier. To be honest, it was not what I had hoped it would be.

When did I trade in my 1985 Honda VT500C?

After only three years in my inventory, I finally traded it in on a 2003 Triumph Bonneville America. Fast forward to 2017 and the showroom of one of my favorite bike shops in the far north, Backstreet Cycle and Machine in Ironwood, Mich. On display was a 1985 Honda VT500C Shadow.

What kind of rims did the Honda VT500C have?

The VT1100 saddle was a two-piece affair that was broad for the driver, but not so much for the pillion and each was a little too hard for all-day comfort. The VT1100 had traditional spoked rims, while the VT500 came with ten-spoke cast rims. The VT500 came with tach and speedometer; the VT1100 only had a speedometer.

How old is the 1985 Honda Shadow VT500C?

Amazing 1985 Honda Shadow vt500c -Rare find. You won’t see another 1985 this clean with this few miles.1985 Honda Shadow VT500c Shaft driven 5 speed motorcycle with 1719 original miles. This bike is nearly new. Garage kept nearly it’s whole life. In excellent condition, everything working perfectly with the exception of the rear left turn signal.

Where can I buy a 1984 Honda Shadow?

Bike is presently located near Youngsville, NY in Sullivan County. 1984 Honda Shadow VT500, This is a nice vintage Honda VT500c ready to ride it needs nothing. It is a 6 speed shaft drive. Comes with the windshield and saddle bags.

What was the year of the Honda VT500?

1986 HONDA VT500. Has white LED underglow for extra visibility at night :// /a/Nrb8nMore pics available upon request. With performance to spare, the Valkyrie Interstate™ is one custom that’s not afraid to get out on the open road.

What’s the difference between a Honda Shadow and VT1100?

Honda also introduced the VT1100 Honda Shadow this year. Besides its larger displacement and five-speed transmission, the 1100 Shadow is similar to its smaller counterparts. Honda added chrome and made various other changes to the Shadow but otherwise the 1986 Honda Shadows were carryovers from the previous years.

What kind of engine does a Honda VT500C have?

With its big 1100cc liquid-cooled V-twin, three valves per cylinder, dual spark plugs per cylinder ignition, shaft drive, dual staggered shotgun pipes and common crankpin a-la Harley, I envisioned a cruiser with the technical sophistication and smoothness of a Honda, with the throaty “thrumpty-thrump” sound of a Harley clone.