The '''' Honda Shadow 600 ''' cruiser model appeared in 1988 in parallel with [[Honda_Steed_600 | Honda Steed 600]], in contrast to which it was focused exclusively on foreign markets - mainly Europe, North America and Australia. Factory designation Shadow 600 - '''VT600C'''; Steed 600 - '''NV600C'''. Both models are almost identical to each other, but differ in engine settings (the Shadow is more forced), saddle, trim levels and changes from year to year.

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