Can-am Spyder F3 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder F3 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Can-am Spyder F3: 115 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 386 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 190 km/h (estimated), 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
Can-am Spyder F3
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
386 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
386 kg (curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder F3
7.5/10
"Brilliant used buy for the right rider, worthless for everyone else."
Pros
+Bulletproof Rotax 1330 engine
+Exceptional stability in corners
+Low mileage used examples common
Cons
−Not a real motorcycle
−Three tires get expensive
−Transmission fluid often neglected
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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