Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Honda Vt750 Shadow Spirit
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Shadow Aero 750 vs Honda Vt750 Shadow Spirit. 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. Honda Vt750 Shadow Spirit: 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 236 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Honda Vt750 Shadow Spirit
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
61 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
236 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
60 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
170 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
236 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L
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
Honda Vt750 Shadow Spirit
7.8/10
"The most reliable used cruiser under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly unbreakable engine reliability
+Shaft drive, no chain hassle
+Low, confidence-inspiring seat height
Cons
−Carb models need regular attention
−Suspension tuning is basic
−Limited aftermarket performance parts
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