Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
221 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
44 hp @ 7,000 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
47 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
221 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
8.0/10
"The most sensible used cruiser under $3,500, full stop."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Massive used parts availability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs gunk up when stored
−Fork seals leak with age
−Underpowered for highway cruising
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