| Model: | VT600C (Standard) / VT600CD (Deluxe) |
| Engine Type: | 583cc liquid-cooled 52o V-twin |
| Bore and Stroke: | 75mm x 66mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Valve Train: | SOHC; three valves per cylinder |
| Carburetion: | Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV |
| Ignition: | CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Transmission: | Wide-ratio four-speed |
| Final Drive: | O-ring-sealed chain |
| Suspension | Front: 39mm fork; 5.7 inches travel Rear: Single shock with seven-position spring preload adjustability; 3.5 inches travel |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc with twin-piston caliper Rear: Drum |
| Tires | Front: 100/90-19 Rear: 170/80-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 63.0 inches |
| Seat Height: | 25.6 inches |
| Dry Weight: | 452 pounds (VT600C) / 458 pounds (VT600CD) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 2.9 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve |
| Colors: | Pearl White (VT600CD), Pearl Blue (VT600CD), Candy Orange (VT600CD), Black (VT600C) |
| California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment. | |