Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom produces 53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (approximate; later fuel-injected models post-2007); Honda Shadow Aero 750 produces 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model). Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom wins by 8 hp.

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and rider conditions), Honda Shadow Aero 750 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h).

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom 256 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Shadow Aero 750 228 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L 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 Xl 1200 Custom vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom 7.2/10 and Honda Shadow Aero 750 7.8/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom caveat: You tour long distances or hate vibration. Honda Shadow Aero 750 caveat: You crave serious highway speed or power.

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom: 53 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp.

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom 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 Xl 1200 Custom: 256 kg, 53 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 228 kg, 45 hp.

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Honda Shadow Aero 750

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom: 53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (approximate; later fuel-injected models post-2007) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and rider conditions), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. 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.