Suzuki Intruder 150 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder 150 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Suzuki Intruder 150: ~9.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~131 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Intruder 150
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
9.5 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~9.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
~11 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
~131 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder 150
6.5/10
"Honest city runabout that punches its weight, nothing more."
Pros
+Bulletproof low-maintenance engine
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Relaxed upright cruiser ergonomics
Cons
−Wobbly underdamped suspension
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Carb jetting problems prevalent
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
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