Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which has more power?

Honda Shadow Aero 750 produces 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model); Harley-davidson Forty-eight produces 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm. Harley-davidson Forty-eight wins by 15 hp.

Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Shadow Aero 750 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h), Harley-davidson Forty-eight 170 km/h. Honda Shadow Aero 750 is the faster of the two.

Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Shadow Aero 750 228 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Forty-eight 253 kg (wet/curb weight). Honda Shadow Aero 750 is lighter by 25 kg.

Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Shadow Aero 750 4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average), Harley-davidson Forty-eight 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Shadow Aero 750 7.8/10 and Harley-davidson Forty-eight 7.5/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750 scores higher on the overall verdict. Honda Shadow Aero 750 caveat: You crave serious highway speed or power. Harley-davidson Forty-eight caveat: You regularly tour or ride beyond 100 miles.

Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp.

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

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 228 kg, 45 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 253 kg, 60 hp.

Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. 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. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.