Honda Shadow Aero 750 Review

Item: Honda Shadow Aero 750
Rating: 7.8
Author: Motoryk

"The sensible cruiser choice that rarely breaks your heart or wallet."

New riders wanting reliable, unfussy weekend cruising $3,500-$6,500 used 2004-2014

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)

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Power

45 hp

@ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)

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Torque

61 Nm

@ 3,000 rpm

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Fuel Economy

22.2 km/L

52 mpg · 4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)

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Service Every

12,000 km

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Weight

228 kg

(wet/curb weight)

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Engine

745cc liquid-cooled V-twin

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Seat Height

660 mm

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Transmission

5-speed

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Engine Lifespan

100,000+ km with proper maintenance

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Used Buyer Review

The Shadow Aero 750 is about as bulletproof as used bikes get. Honda built these things to outlast cockroaches, and with basic maintenance — oil changes, carb sync, maybe a valve check — they'll cheerfully tick past 50,000 miles without drama. The V-twin pulls smoothly from low revs, the ergonomics are genuinely comfortable for medium-length rides, and it looks the part without screaming 'beginner bike' to everyone at the gas station. That said, go in with eyes open. The carbureted models hate ethanol-blended fuel sitting in the tank — if the previous owner stored it badly, budget for a carb rebuild. Check the fork seals, inspect the rear shock (they go soft with age), and look hard at the final drive chain and sprockets. Cosmetic chrome pitting is basically universal on anything over five years old. For a first or second bike, or someone wanting a relaxed weekend cruiser without financial anxiety, this hits the sweet spot hard. You'll ride it more than you'll fix it.