It has a 583 cc (35.6 cu in) liquid cooled V-twin engine, a four-five(from1999) -speed transmission, 35° rake, chain drive, and a single-shock softail-style rear suspension.

The VLX is the initials for V-twin and lowered, and an X for extended rake.

Brazilian model Honda Shadow VLX has a five-speed transmission.

[1] Motorcyclist magazine's Aaron P. Frank included the Shadow VTX in a 2003 list of "America's 50 best bikes used", saying no better middleweight cruiser could be had for $3,500, and that the engine "is asthmatic, but runs forever".

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