Honda Steed 600 (NV600): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1988-1995
Also called: Honda NV600
Related: Honda VT600 Shadow
| Models | |
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| Honda Steed 600 VLX
(Japan) 1988-1989 |
Honda Steed 600 VLX
(Japan) 1990-1995 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1988 | Japan | Name: Honda Steed 600 VLX
Frame/Engine: PC21-100XXXX~ Code: NV600Cj |
| 1989 | Japan | Name: Honda Steed 600 VLX
Frame/Engine: PC21-105XXXX~ Code: NV600Ck |
| 1990 | Japan | Name: Honda Steed 600 VLX
Frame/Engine: PC21-110XXXX~ Code: NV600Cl |
| 1992 | Japan | Name: Honda Steed 600 VLX
Frame/Engine: PC21-115XXXX~ Code: NV600Cn |
| 1993 | Japan | Name: Honda Steed 600 VLX
Frame/Engine: PC21-120XXXX~ Code: NV600Cp |
| 1994 | Japan | Name: Honda Steed 600 VLX
Frame/Engine: PC21-130XXXX~ Code: NV600Cr |
| 1995 | Japan | Name: Honda Steed 600 VLX
Frame/Engine: PC21-140XXXX~ Code: NV600Ct |
Specifications
Honda Steed 600: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2310 mm / 90,9 in |
| Overall width | 760 mm / 29,9 in | |
| Overall height | 1130 mm / 44,5 in | |
| Seat height | 680 mm / 26,7 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1600 mm / 63,0 in | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,51 in | |
| Dry weight | 196 kg / 432 lbs – Steed 600 (1988-1989)
199 kg / 439 lbs – Steed 600 (1990-1992) 201 kg / 443 lbs – Steed 600 (1993) 204 kg / 450 lbs – Steed 600 (1994-1995) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 208 kg / 458 lbs – Steed 600 (1988-1989)
211 kg / 465 lbs – Steed 600 (1990-1992) 214 kg / 472 lbs – Steed 600 (1993) 217 kg / 478 lbs – Steed 600 (1994-1995) | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock | |
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 (57S) | |
| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 M/C (77S) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 296 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 9,0 l / 2,37 US gal – Steed 600 (1988-1992)
11,0 l / 2,90 US gal – Steed 600 (1993-1995) | |
| Trail | 164 mm (6,45 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,62 l / 100 km – (60 km/h) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2 cylinders V-twin | |
| Bore & Stroke | 75,0 x 66,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 583 cm³ (35,57 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 36,0 hp (26,5 kW) / 6500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 44,0 Nm (4,5 kg*m/min) / 3000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 7,9 sec. | |
| Top speed | 150 km/h (93 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Keihin 34 mm |
| ID | VDF 1 | |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 4-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.888 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV |
1.700 1.227 0.931 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Alternator | 310W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-8Ah | |
Images
Honda Steed 600: images, gallery.
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Videos
Honda Steed 600: video.
Manuals
Honda Steed 600: manuals, parts, microfiches.