Harley-davidson V-rod vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson V-rod produces 122 hp @ 8,250 rpm (2012+ V-Rod Muscle; original 2002 model produced ~115 hp); Honda Shadow Aero 750 produces 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model). Harley-davidson V-rod wins by 77 hp.

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson V-rod 295 kg (wet/curb weight — V-Rod Muscle variant), Honda Shadow Aero 750 228 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson V-rod 7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Honda Shadow Aero 750 4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson V-rod 7.5/10 and Honda Shadow Aero 750 7.8/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson V-rod caveat: You want easy cheap independent garage servicing. Honda Shadow Aero 750 caveat: You crave serious highway speed or power.

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson V-rod: 122 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp.

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson V-rod: 295 kg, 122 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 228 kg, 45 hp.

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Honda Shadow Aero 750

Q: Harley-davidson V-rod vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson V-rod 225 km/h, Honda Shadow Aero 750 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h). Harley-davidson V-rod is the faster of the two.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Harley-davidson V-rod: 122 hp @ 8,250 rpm (2012+ V-Rod Muscle; original 2002 model produced ~115 hp) hp, 295 kg (wet/curb weight — V-Rod Muscle variant) weight, top speed 225 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.