Official specifications (Japan)
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 165 g (≈ 5.8 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2.5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 11/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 045287 |
| JAN code | 4969363045287 |
| Model year | 23 (2023) |
| Features named by the maker | Magnumlite Rotor, Infinity Loop, Infinity Cross |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
Officially listed compatibility
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya spool type | S-33 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋スプールタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle type | H-11 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle knob type | A | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya screw cap type | HC-2 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルスクリューキャップタイプ). |
| Yumeya reel stand type | C, E | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋リールスタンドタイプ). |
We only list parts the manufacturer (or its own custom-parts brand) names. A part with similar dimensions is not treated as compatible.
US-market (USDM) counterpart
Shimano Vanquish C VQ2500SHGC. Same size code (2500SHG) as a JDM 23 Vanquish size. After unit conversion the listed gear ratio, weight, drag and retrieve line up with the JDM 2500SHG. Shimano does not list a 2500S (5.1:1) in the US Vanquish table.
See the JDM vs USDM guide for the side-by-side table.
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ヴァンキッシュ) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan 23 Vanquish feature site (checked 2026-10-05)