Honda Rebel 500 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which has more power?

Honda Rebel 500 produces 46 hp @ 8,500 rpm; Honda Shadow Aero 750 produces 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model). Honda Rebel 500 wins by 1 hp.

Honda Rebel 500 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Rebel 500 160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed), Honda Shadow Aero 750 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h). Honda Shadow Aero 750 is the faster of the two.

Honda Rebel 500 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Rebel 500 191 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Shadow Aero 750 228 kg (wet/curb weight). Honda Rebel 500 is lighter by 37 kg.

Honda Rebel 500 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Rebel 500 7.8/10 and Honda Shadow Aero 750 7.8/10. Honda Rebel 500 caveat: You need serious highway touring ability. Honda Shadow Aero 750 caveat: You crave serious highway speed or power.

Honda Rebel 500 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Honda Rebel 500: 46 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp.

Honda Rebel 500 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Rebel 500: 191 kg, 46 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 228 kg, 45 hp.

Honda Rebel 500 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750

Q: Honda Rebel 500 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Rebel 500 3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical 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.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Rebel 500 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Honda Rebel 500: 46 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed), 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.