Yamaha Xv750 Virago vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xv750 Virago vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Yamaha Xv750 Virago: 57 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Yamaha Xv750 Virago
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
57 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
57 hp @ 7,500 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
60 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0 L/100km or approximately 20 km/L
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xv750 Virago
7.5/10
"A dependable, unfussy cruiser that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Forgiving, predictable handling
Cons
−Carbs gum up badly
−Aging electrics cause headaches
−Front fork seals weep often
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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