Honda Rebel 300 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 300 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Honda Rebel 300: 30 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 164 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Honda Rebel 300
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
27.5 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
27.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
164 kg (curb/wet weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 300
7.0/10
"A honest, reliable starter bike that you'll quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Honda reliability, minimal issues
+Low seat, beginner accessible
+Cheap parts and servicing
Cons
−Highway riding is genuinely miserable
−Single-cylinder vibration above 65mph
−Previous owner abuse 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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