Bmw R 18 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 18 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Bmw R 18: 91 hp @ 4,750 rpm hp, 345 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 18
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
91 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
158 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
345 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
91 hp @ 4,750 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
345 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 18
7.5/10
"A flawed but genuinely special cruiser that rewards patient, deliberate riders."
Pros
+Thunderous low-end torque
+Stunning visual presence
+Bulletproof boxer reliability
Cons
−Brutal low-speed maneuverability
−Suspension harsh on base
−Chrome trim corrodes easily
Honda Shadow Aero 750
7.8/10
"The sensible cruiser choice that rarely breaks your heart or wallet."
Pros
+Legendary Honda reliability
+Smooth, tractable V-twin
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Carb sensitive to ethanol fuel
−Chrome ages poorly
−Rear shock deteriorates fast
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