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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Fat Boy vs Honda Shadow Aero 750

Harley-davidson Fat Boy vs Honda Shadow Aero 750

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Fat Boy vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Harley-davidson Fat Boy: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2023 FLFBS model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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

Harley-davidson Fat Boy Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2023 FLFBS model)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average for current Milwaukee-Eight model)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Fat Boy
Harley-davidson Fat Boy
7.8/10

"A genuine icon that rewards patient, budget-conscious buyers who shop carefully."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight genuinely smooth engine
+Bulletproof resale value retention
+Effortless low-speed stability
Cons
Heavy at 674lbs wet
Pre-2017 compensator issues costly
Poor slow-speed cornering clearance
Honda Shadow Aero 750
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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Bullet Fairing 7in Windshield Harley Fat Boy
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Twin Slash 3in Slip-On Mufflers Harley Softail
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Twin Slash 3in Slip-On Mufflers Harley Softail
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Leather Throw-Over Saddlebags Harley Softail Fat Boy
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Leather Throw-Over Saddlebags Harley Softail Fat Boy
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Tall Sissy Bar Backrest Kit Harley Softail Fat Boy
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Paladin Highway Crash Bar Harley Softail Fat Boy
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