Honda Shadow VT500C Motorcycles

1983 Shadow 500 (VT500C’83)

• Colors:
  • Candy Wineberry Red
  • Black
• The fuel tank and rear fender were one of the two basic colors (red or black), but the side covers were chrome and the engine covers were black
• The side cover decal “Shadow 500” was black and red with gold overlay
• The headlight was rectangular and chrome
• There was only a single horn.
• Engine: 491cc, liquid-cooled, 52° V-twin with new offset dual-pin crankshaft provides perfect primary balance
• Engine description: New, three-valve, OHC cylinder head with twin spark plugs
• Drive: Shaft
• Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
• Brakes: Front disc
• Suspension: Air-adjustable, leading-axle front forks with front brace
• Wheelbase: 1488mm (58.6 in)
• Seat height: 777 mm(31.1 in.)
• Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
• Weight: 183 kg (403.4 lb)
• The serial number began JH2PC0804DM000020

1984 VT500C’84 Shadow 500

• Colors:
  • Candy Scorpio Red
  • Black
• The side covers were the basic color (red or black)
• The engine covers were black
• The side cover decal “Shadow 500” was black and red with gold overlay
• The headlight was rectangular and chrome
• The engine was a 491cc OHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive.
• Engine: Liquid-cooled, 52° V-twin, 16-valve, with offset dual-pin crankshaft
• Displacement: 490cc
• Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth
• Drive: Shaft
• Wheelbase: 1490 mm (58.6 in.)
• Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in)
• Dry Weight: 183 kg (403.3 lb)
• The serial number began JH2PC080*EM100001

1985 VT500C’85 Shadow 500

• Colors:
  • Candy Glory Red
  • Black
• The side cover decal “Shadow 500” was black and red with gold overlay
• The headlight was round and chrome
• The bike had dual horns
• The 2-piece seat had an integrated backrest
• The side covers were the basic color (red or black)
• The engine covers were polished and the fins were enlarged
• The “HONDA” gas tank logo was curved
• The engine was a 491cc OHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive
• The serial number began JH2PC080*FM200005

1986 VT500C’86 Shadow 500

• Colors:
  • Candy Scorpio Red
  • Black
• The side cover decal “Shadow 500” was black and red with gold overlay
• The headlight was round and chrome
• The bike had dual horns
• The 2-piece seat had an integrated backrest
• The side covers were the basic color (red or black)
• The engine covers were polished and the fins were enlarged
• The “HONDA” gas tank logo was curved
• The engine was a 491cc OHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive
• The serial number began JH2PC080*GM300001