Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Harley-davidson Nightster. 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 Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
61 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Harley-davidson Nightster
7.8/10
"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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