Ducati Xdiavel vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Xdiavel vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Ducati Xdiavel: 156 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 236 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Ducati Xdiavel
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
156 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
129 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
236 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
156 hp @ 9,500 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
129 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
236 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Xdiavel
8.0/10
"The best power cruiser available, if your wallet survives ownership."
Pros
+Engine is absolutely sensational
+Surprisingly capable through corners
+Aggressive, distinctive visual presence
Cons
−Valve service costs hurt badly
−Long-distance comfort disappoints
−Service history gaps are common
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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