What was the seat height in a 1999 Honda Shadow?
The big news for ’99 is a rearranged chassis which drops the seat height to a mere 25.6 inches off the road—a 1.6-inch drop. This was achieved with a shorter, more-progressive rear shock and a wider, lower seat coupled with frame changes.
When did the Honda Shadow VLX deluxe come out?
Honda’s Shadow VLX Deluxe offers an seat height that is not intimidating, making it great for shorter riders and beginners. Dean Groover This article was originally published in the February 1999 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser. What’s the best-selling import cruiser?
What kind of suspension does a Honda Shadow have?
Honda’s attention to suspension quality carries through to the smallest Shadow, with good springing choices and good damping control. Wide bars and that lower saddle make it handy at ultra-low speeds and provide confidence for short-legged riders at a stop.
Which is better Honda Shadow VLX or Honda V-Star Classic?
The V-Star Classic we rode with the VLX was substantially more comfortable. It would make a much better choice for a rider who plans to travel or even has a long ride to work. The changes have made the VLX slightly more responsive to steering inputs than before, and it turns a bit more quickly than the V-Star.
The big news for ’99 is a rearranged chassis which drops the seat height to a mere 25.6 inches off the road—a 1.6-inch drop. This was achieved with a shorter, more-progressive rear shock and a wider, lower seat coupled with frame changes.
Honda’s Shadow VLX Deluxe offers an seat height that is not intimidating, making it great for shorter riders and beginners. Dean Groover This article was originally published in the February 1999 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser. What’s the best-selling import cruiser?
Honda’s attention to suspension quality carries through to the smallest Shadow, with good springing choices and good damping control. Wide bars and that lower saddle make it handy at ultra-low speeds and provide confidence for short-legged riders at a stop.
The V-Star Classic we rode with the VLX was substantially more comfortable. It would make a much better choice for a rider who plans to travel or even has a long ride to work. The changes have made the VLX slightly more responsive to steering inputs than before, and it turns a bit more quickly than the V-Star.