First Time on a Cruiser (Shadow 750 Test Ride)

[@mongreleater]

"I don't feel like I'm attacking the road, I'm just kinda chilling on it. If that makes sense." That's the exact point of a cruiser.

[@danielchoate5093]

One of the worse reviews I have seen. Not because of the bike but because of the rider.

[@charleswilcher7915]

thought he was going to piss himself or cry

[@josenarvarte2603]

Seriously lol

[@Williamcole10]

Took the words out of my mind

[@pappydanny58]

They are hard to get use to. Took me about 2000 miles to feel comfortable

[@DShaneification]

Agree! Terrible! Learn to ride...

[@thinredpaste]

calm down dude, cruisers aren't built for performance. Don't wind it out so much, and don't worry about shifting quickly. Your Yamaha wants to be thrashed on, it wants to run above 10k rpm and be shifted clutchlessly. A shadow redlines at like 6000 and is a lot happier under 4, and even a perfect clutchless shift is bad for it. Just take it easy, be smooth. let the engine help you brake. As for turns, you don't wan't to hang off of it like some do with a sport bike - different seat position gives it a different balance. Keep your body in line with the frame and give it enough gas to maintain speed, and it'll lean further than you think. It'll drag the footpegs and still stick, as long as you're not trying to outrun your front wheel. Sport bikes are all about quick, flicky, aggressive riding and cruisers are about being smooth and deliberate. It would be scary trying to ride one like a sport bike, because they're not designed to be ridden that way.

[@user-sp8kb3is5w]

best comment here

[@billcrowley4022]

Well said!

[@slash2jimi]

thinredpaste exactly

[@afterburner2869]

thinredpaste Exactly, well said. Dude in the video is annoying as hell.

[@chauffeurmarco]

thinredpaste Yap! You just can’t compare those categories. Matter of purposes. 👍🏼

[@bradrichards6107]

Dude, where did you learn to ride a motorcycle? What's with the abrupt shifting? A Honda Shadow in one of the most comfortable and easy bikes to ride. You are missing the whole point of a cruiser. Enjoy the ride, and take it easy.

[@chazrichards3396]

I bought one and I’m 15 and I ride better than him 😂

[@kennethsnider3456]

I just bought one and its a dream to ride.

[@derek96720]

Sport bike riders often have jerky twitchy shifting because they're used to always accelerating as fast as possible.

[@mbhunter2011]

So I'm not the only one that noticed the bad shifting. Final thoughts on the video, he's not a good rider.

[@clydeosterhout1221]

When I got my cruiser I thought I had trashed the engine because it sputter 12:24 to figure out I was bouncing off the rev limiter. The engine revved less than my wife's Mitsubushi Mirage. It felt like a tractor. I have been riding for decades, but it took me a ridiculously long time to get used to the low power, long wheel base, lousey brakes, and stupid weight. Then one day I was chugging down a two lane back road through a corn field, and I got it. A cruiser is different. It takes a different attitude, a different set of skills, a different pace. Everyone should own one. But if you really want to learn how to ride well, one needs to ride a lighter, more multipurpose bike. Cruisers do one thing, and do it pretty well. My Vulcan is great for chugging along an interstate at 75 with my wife on the back, but dirt back roads? Carving curves? Parking on sidewalk? Forget about it. Not happening. I have my Vulcan. I have a Ninja. I have a 250 dual purpose bike. I even have my daughters old scooter. If my wife and I are going for a long (100 mile + ) I'll take the Vulcan. If its just me I'll probably grab something easier to push out of the garage.

[@MarioPerez-ho2hz]

The Honda shadow 750 is a really wonderful machine! Even though I'm a Harley man I respect the Honda cruisers!

[@rebelmadesaint3118]

Respect. You’re the only one I’ve seen yet

[@Ladosligese]

only HD rider ive seen post that :D

[@ironhorsemodding8995]

Much respect- I have a Honda and love Harley’s it just doesn’t go the other way around often 😂

[@-unascertained-]

Jay: I did a clutchless Every Cruiser guy: 🤦‍♂️

[@TheAksleepy]

A cruiser is just what the name says! It's meant to cruise, not race or tear up the neighborhood, just to sit back and ride. Mine is so comfortable you don't realize half the time that your on a bike.

[@albertblazys9533]

Exactly. Cruisers are for pleasure and getting to places. Medium speed, nice and relaxing.

[@jonyjonsy]

Every time you shift I cry.

[@benperry2798]

"It has wheels" That set the bar right there.

[@bone_thuggz6969]

Remember..... You are riding a couch. And what do we do on a couch ? RELAX !!!

[@dbak322]

your shifting hurt my heart.

[@1x93cm]

If you can't corner on a cruiser you are going to fast. You have to take into acct the added weight which slows ur braking and makes your turns wide. Slow down and relax....and just ....cruise

[@timnelson4240]

you got it right just cruise relax and enjoy the ride,speeding and racing around on crowded streets is not gonna make many happy days,relax.

[@wihayaqacik]

The Shadow 750 is a good bike, and not dangerous to ride....I've had my shadow since 2009, and 58,000 Kms or 36,039 miles later its still an awesome ride.

[@RichardBarry-p8z]

Some people suck at adapting I start it on out moped dirt bikes KZ 650 1200 custom Harley-Davidson Suzuki Hayabusa they're all different.... And Fun ...if you scared that's your problem....

[@gigaslayer2222]

Please stop riding motorcycles

[@ChiefJay]

After careful consideration of your proposal, I unfortunately have to refuse.

[@gigaslayer2222]

lol

[@richarddarlington1139]

You're shifting like you're still on a crotch rocket. You need to relax when riding a cruiser. That's what they are all about. You can actually go somewhere on a cruiser, not just carve up the pavement, and have a great time getting there. Some day, when you're older and wiser, you'll understand. Ride smart and stay safe!

[@BlackAnvil47]

S o true he is going to get himself or someone killed.

[@ricky624]

BlackAnvil47 and he did ended up dieing last year

[@123youknowme]

I just wasted 6:46 of my life...I couldn't bear watching the rest of it or hearing you whining any longer.

[@ChiefJay]

Damn, that's a lot longer than I would have stuck around! But thanks, that definitely helps me make more AdSense $$$ ;)

[@123youknowme]

You're still a whiner and should stay off bikes, and by bikes...I mean anything with two wheels.

[@ChiefJay]

123youknowme That's your opinion and you're entitled to it. But ultimately it isn't gonna stop me from doing what I've been doing, riding my motorcycles pretty much every day.

[@abstractapproach634]

123youknowme 4:28, yea I'm getting out now

[@blackdogleg]

haha I watched 40 seconds and went to the comments. sucker.

[@dafranssen7510]

How this man feels about this shadow is how I feel eveytime I get on a sport bike It's just wired asf

[@edwardkeeter762]

Both riding styles can be fun, it's really about what you happen to be in the mood for on any given ride.

[@rfrmobile4314]

If you see this guy on the road ....get away from him ASAP.....he should not be riding motorcycles.

[@ricky624]

He ended up dying in a motorcycle crash in 2018. So that’s that.

[@gordongoodman8342]

@@ricky624 Really?

[@ricky624]

Gordon Goodman Yes he ended up killing his girlfriend too

[@ricky624]

Gordon Goodman She was on the back

[@VinEllis]

@@ricky624 it was a car accident, stop making shit up.

[@MrStevg8]

the shadow is one of the easiest bikes to ride, I suppose if your used to the responsiveness, breaking and acceleration of a sports bike you may be a little freaked out at first.

[@edwardkeeter762]

Coming from a SV650S, it took me a little bit to acclimate to the Shadow, but once I did, it was just a pussy cat for me. I was actually really surprised by how readily the Shadow leans into a turn. It can't hit the lean angles of the SV, but it is more than happy to tip over when you counter-steer. I was really (pleasantly) surprised by how much I enjoyed a more laid-back ride.

[@robertpresti4366]

Keep your Rpms down Dude By Shifting to The next higher gear. And Just Down Shift While You Brake. That's how you ride a cruiser.

[@44357514]

You would probably be a lot more comfortable if you got rid of that Giant Size bag that is on top of the Gas Tank.

[@ghost1453100]

best bike ever... water cooled, shaft drive, anything what you need. go and travel the world with it...

[@bolivardigriz8847]

Dude, check your frakkin turn signals. BTW the Shadow 750 is generally acknowledged as a good first bike after doing alright in the Beginning Rider Course.

[@thatoneguybrian2365]

The shadow 750 was my starter bike... It's literally the easiest cruiser to ride, super easy to handle, super low power, awesome brakes, super reliable, and i CANT Believe this guy is clutch-less shifting and not shifting hard enough to go past neutral. His review of a harley would be "this thing has too much torque for me, it's too comfortable for me, i can't shift it without using more than a lb of force"

[@scripteaze]

we passed away several years ago, him and his girlfriend. I heard bike but some say car accident

[@monkee0knife0fighter]

The Honda Shadow was my first bike. It was a great, easy-to-ride middleweight cruiser. A low maintenance, reliable little tank. Not scary at all. Dude . . . relax. Just enjoy the ride.

[@monopolymoney2703]

I have the same bike and I feel really confident on curves, it's just gonna be a lot different from a sport bike. it's really balanced turning and doesn't feel to too heavy.

[@jimamccracken5783]

On sport bikes, most riders are terrified that have not got into real life.

[@intuitiveobservations459]

how come all young kids default to a sport bike? My first bike was a 750 cruiser and loved it. Is it because they are cheaper, or lighter, what is it? If you are not racing on a track, why a sport bike, instead of a classic motorcycle?

[@robertherrick6703]

Because they're young. Most young people don't care about old classic stuff unless they had parents, older siblings, or other family members who were into it. There are always exceptions.

[@craigbannister7826]

They don't, I'm young And have no interest in a crotch rocket.

[@edwardkeeter762]

It's the same reason that young kids want the absolute most 'roided up Porsche 911 or Stingray that money can buy, and older folks would much rather haven an old air-cooled 911 or 65 Stingray that are both DRIPPING with style. Young men think that speed = getting girls. Older men realize that (a) women don't care in the slightest about what you drive or how fast it is, and (b) what they do appreciate, however, is style.

[@raulpompa9173]

dude, whats with the extreme clutching?

[@tangotulsa4019]

I ride a 1997 VLX 600 Shadow. They do not handle anything like your sport bike. That bike you rode can hit 100. Mine has only 4 gears, I can hit 75 in third, but that's pushing it. It will cruise at 75 in 4th with ease. Stopping is less about breaks than down shifting and breaking together. At least for me. You might be surprised at how far it will lean over before you clip the pegs. And, your comment about attacking the road, that's not what a cruiser is about. Cruisers are for cruising, not racing and attacking the road. Just remember, a person who rides purely cruisers may find a crotch rocket like yours pretty scary, too.

[@charleswilcher7915]

i ride a 99 honda shadow 750

[@MrGone2lake]

To each his own but to call the Shadow 750 "the scariest bike you've ever ridden" really freaks me out. I don't understand & I guess that doesn't really matter but I would really hate to see you try to ride a 900 lb Harley Davidson if the 595 lb 750 Shadow was scary.

[@ChiefJay]

It's all just about what you're used to. It really handled its' weight well. I know it's fairly light for a cruiser but its definitely heavier than most of the bikes I ride! What threw me off was the feet forward seating position combined with how different the handling is compared to my enduro and my sportbike.

[@MrGone2lake]

Dig. I suppose it could have been scary since you're basically a sport bike guy.

[@What-bx1xw]

i can relate man, just got a shadow ace 750 mildly built up, its not as fast as any 600 sport bike but I cant throw it around like a rocket, making it a bit scary when you gotta MOVE

[@chauffeurmarco]

S T Justice that Shadow is only about 440 pounds. I don’t think he would have gone forward if he would have seen mine, Yamaha Rader1900

[@edwardkeeter762]

@@chauffeurmarco Shadow is 553#, just FYI. Very light by cruiser standards, but laughably heavy by sportbike standards.

[@revvinrav]

Such a sweet ride. Its a HUGE change for someone whos not used to a heavy bike when it comes to speed / accelerating / stoping / turning etc. Glad you experienced the florida viking haha

[@ChiefJay]

+RevvinRav I think for me it's less the weight, more the body position. A cruiser with mid controls wouldn't be such a jump. That feet forwards thing just throws me off!

[@RTSGalaxygtadaily]

This is hard to even watch

[@shankroidbeast4644]

Obviously not an experienced rider. Terrible "review"

[@Lee-70ish]

Totally agree apart from specialised riding, trials,motorcross ect you should be able to hop on any road bike . Brakes? Try the bikes i started on in the 60s single leading shoe lots of hauling to stop or multiple leading shoe on sports bikes that would lock up instantly at anything under 40

[@masterwu1162]

You really should give cruisers another crack before you dismiss them the 750 shadow is a very good bike and takes a different riding style than what you are used to. It is no sports bike that's for sure but it has different strengths of its own like a relaxed riding position and a super cool look cruisers can get very addictive if you let them. The main problem you seem to be facing is you have a preconceived idea of how a bike should ride and that has been reinforced by the sport bike models you have owned. If you had started riding a cruiser first you would think sport bikes are weird and would probably give them a bad review. All I am saying is relax throw your leg over another cruiser and go for a relaxed country ride then you might have a different view. I felt the same way on my first cruiser ride like it was an alien experience because I had preconceived ideas on how bikes should ride from my previous experience. But now I absolutely love them and I am glad I did not dismiss cruisers from my first experience's with the genre.

[@edwardkeeter762]

Here's my analogy: Miller Lite and Guiness Stout are both beers. I'd argue that they're both very good beers. But If I hand you a Guiness when you're expecting a Miller, WOW will you be disappointed (and visa-versa). the OP needs to lose his expectations and climb on the Shadow to experience it for what it IS.

[@y.u.doodat9133]

I have the exact bike - same year, 2003. I don't understand why he keeps saying this bike is so scary. It's comfortable and has plenty of power. You're not going to just fling this bike around at 498 lbs. I'm 60 years old and this is my third bike, after a '76 Kawasaki KH250, and a '79 Yamaha XS Eleven Special. For my money, this is the best-looking, and best riding bike of the three by far. Not scary at all. But then again, I don't "attack the road" as he says in the video. Nor have I ever ridden a crotch rocket as he apparently enjoys. To each his own. (Did I mention I just love the way it looks?)

[@edwardkeeter762]

I'm used to an 08 SV650S. Between the extra 107#, the riding position, the forward controls, and the less-than-aggressive brakes, I'll admit that my Shadow 750 was a little intimidating until I got used to it. But now it's just a fuzzy pussy cat to ride and I love it.

[@outwiththem]

They are heavier and harder to turn..but smoother on the highway..Dont understeer, or you will overshoot the turns and get hurt..

[@edwardkeeter762]

I own a Shadow 750 Aero and a Suzuki SV650S. I absolutely love riding each of them...I don't have a favorite. It's two wildly different experiences. The SV is quick, torquey, and flickable...a non-hard-core adrenaline rush. The riding position inspires confidence when being more aggressive. The Shadow is a deceptively nimble laid back riding experience. The riding position encourages you to chill out and enjoy the scenery. Plenty adequate torque and power for responsible, real-world riding with a nice torque bump between 20 and 50MPH, exactly where you want it. Brand new, they cost almost the exact same. Both are new rider friendly but they'll still satisfy veteran riders as well. My point is, I don't expect the Shadow to ride like a SV or visa-versa. It's like buying a Harley Road King and a really good dirt bike. Different bikes for different missions. The OP is judging a cruiser based on sportbike metrics. He's missing the point entirely.

[@Archy11102]

I've never sat on a bike before. Just passed my classes and test on Honda Rebel 250, and I bought Honda Shadow 750. All I can say is I'm loving it - looks awesome, riding awesome. Chrome - yes please.

[@jonathangarzon2798]

what is he doing with the shift?? God that hurts inside, it's a cruiser RELAX its about the ride not getting there ASAP

[@nav1209]

During the intro, I was half expecting him to say "it appears to run on some sort of gasoline" LOL

[@edwardkeeter762]

Inserting that clip from the Avengers would have been PERFECT. I like where your head is at, @nav1209.

[@mongomoonbladder8023]

On being scared on a motorcycle, I'd love to hear your comments after riding an early Kawasaki Mach 3....

[@selenamrtnz1]

I was just thinking that! mine was the 500 triple two stroke with chambers, did not corner worth shit but it went straight real fast, amazing i survived that bike lol

[@spiderlover8841]

I ride honda rebel 125 cc, never ridden a sports bike. love the cruiser style. want to get either the 750 shadow or the 650 xvs dragstar soon.

[@paulaclaudis8474]

I had Rebel 250 as my "intro to street bike" bike. Bought 2002 750 ACE and love it. Perfect step up. Not too big not too small and fun fun. Gave my daughter the Rebel and she loves it!

[@hayden3774]

Oh my god that poor shadow /-\ don't shift it like a sport bike it makes me sad.... Cruisers are exactly what they are named for, CRUISING! They're heavy, they're built for endurance, not speed. Obviously the brakes are going to be a lot slower due to the extra couple hundred pounds. Treat it the road with respect, treat the machine with respect. You can manhandle a sport bike all you want, you try that with a cruiser and you'll get fucked up.. I ride a cruiser and the brakes take a while to get used to

[@lenabrown6445]

He is right, and he's not exaggerating about the brake issue. I own this bike it is very scary and very comfortable at the same time, so weird

[@The--Ghostspider66]

Being used to riding in aggressive position to a setting on a couch style lol it definitely feels strange but it's a very comfortable position and perfect to enjoy the ride

[@TheFLViking]

I could literally feel your terror as I followed you into those last two turns lol. Too bad my camera decided to shit itself or you would have heard me laughing at you the whole way. Big thanks for letting me play on the FZ

[@Crazytown54-g1t]

Nice bike bro!

[@ChiefJay]

+TheFL Viking Anytime bro! As long as my bike doesn't get Thundercatted haha

[@ItsZake]

I'm certain that I would be like Bambi, learning how to walk if I rode a cruiser..

[@ChiefJay]

+zake90s Haha that's certainly where I was at!

[@hobbitpsi]

+Chief Jay I'd probably feel the same way if I got on a sports bike lol

[@jeremycbarnhart2305]

LOVED this and the haters can such glass. It's literally the difference between a snowboarder and a skier. Both LITERALLY IDENTICAL in the fact they go down a hill in snow, but different. Thank's for the vid, man. It's like when someone spends years on dirt bikes and then buys a street bike.

[@BlackAnvil47]

Remember we're ever you point your head that's we're the bike goes.

[@Pining_for_the_fjords]

where

[@kevinhogan2022]

braking is totally different on a cruiser, 60% front 40% back AS OPPOSED TO 90/10 SPORT BIKE!

[@DeeCeeTheGreat]

Jay I just bought a 2006 Honda Shadow Aero 2 days ago. My first motorcycle ever. The first 5 minutes of this video had me in tears laughing so hard I had to turn it off to breath. Thank you for making this new experience even better tomorrow than it was today. Now to finish the video. :) That guy below me is an unforgiving troll.

[@ChiefJay]

Haha glad you enjoy it my friend! And trolls will be trolls

[@o00scorpion00o]

Thinking of getting this for my first bike, I'm 5 foot 8 , around 30 inch leg, would this bike suit me ?

[@DavidDavid-ch4zh]

I have a 2009 Shadow Aero. I'm 5' 11" & I can sit comfortly with both feet flat on the ground. Shadows naturally sit low & I think you would be just fine...

[@o00scorpion00o]

@@DavidDavid-ch4zh great thanks 👍

[@onetimer100]

You will have ZERO issues flat footing or handling this bike. I'm 5'7'' and ride my sons '07 all the time. We both flat foot easily. He's shorter than me. Not sure you can find any bike with a lower seat height than the Shadow

[@o00scorpion00o]

@@onetimer100 Excellent, thanks. How do you think I would handle the weight of the 750 being a learner "with no bike yet" ? lol

[@matthewmifflin6336]

​@@o00scorpion00oThe 750's are very easy to balance once you get it on its wheels, so probably not bad

[@jasonbrink4237]

I have the same bike. Exactly plus windshield. Love it... 👍

[@thomasgarrison3949]

You need to take a refresher riding course such as the one from ABATE. I love my Honda Shadow VT750, It is much lighter than my Honda Goldwing.

[@evhfanatic]

I'm a first time rider. I just bought a 2003 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100. I've had it for 3 days now and have put roughly 120 miles on it. Has 9200 now and I thought it got easier the more I rode it so it must be the person,not the bike. I will however be taking a motorcycle course for safety's sake but overall,so far it's really fun!!

[@COMB0RICO]

I'm sorry that many hated your review. I found it insightful. It's nice to see how people genuinely react to cruisers from other styles. I guess that is too much for many to understand.

[@tomgar7085]

Would you know where the master cylinder for rear break can’t find it??

[@robertwolfe2971]

I cruised from the Midwest to the east coast on my shadow 600 and 60 to 65 mph and had a Lot of fun 3 times.taking my time and enjoying the ride .it's not a road racer but will get you spyware you want to go a Lot cheaper.

[@MrBullya]

Used to ride a zx6r, then I got this cruiser and damn! The clutch is so easy! It's a really nice Ride!

[@RyaNewGame]

RIP this dude and his gf, goes to show cars aren't necessarily always going to keep you alive in a crash

[@JB-ls5pq]

What?

[@RyaNewGame]

@@JB-ls5pq he passed away three years ago on May 20th in a car accident, check the comments on the last video on the channel

[@JB-ls5pq]

Didnt know that

[@FrankValiente-ng4mk]

What r you ramblng about the shadow or rebells are just so easy to ride amd the breaks are quick. Also they lean better than Harleis.

[@chauffeurmarco]

Not because we are cruiser bike that we love that bike but because we got to start with that. Note: brakes for cruiser are not as efficient as the sport’s one because it does not need to be. You don’t turn a cruiser like sport’s, the tire’s gum are not as soft. Cruiser are made to enjoy riding.

[@joetramp9065]

Couldn't even shift into second

[@JB-ls5pq]

I mean sportbikes VS crusers. From seat hight to feet position to gearing to bars. To rpm to powerband to lenght to cornering to speed and width. Like night and day difference

[@HatchetR6]

My Vulcan and my R6 are polar opposites to ride. I actually feel more stable on the sportbike than the cruiser. I believe the sportbike is more streamline and cuts through the wind better. The cruiser,especially a bobber, isn't aerodynamic for squat.

[@ChiefJay]

+HatchetR6 Reminds me of my DRZ, that thing catches wind like a sail as well

[@Aspire198]

'slip in to neutral' ive noticed having transitioned from a cruiser to a sport bike, that the cruiser riding position, due to your legs being out in front, makes it much more likely to 'mis shift' going from first to second.

[@StateOfMind63]

I"m personally a lover of sport bikes and Cruiser. I have a 1700 Triumph Thunderbird and a Suzuki Hayabusa 2nd generation. love them for different reasons and ride each depending on my mood and intentions. I think when it coems to Cruisers you really need to get a bigger one to experience that real cruiser torque. When you get used to riding cruisers you get totally comfortable with scraping peg in the corners and just changing your riding style to suit the bike.

[@saliston]

You really need to try to ride different bikes if its that difficult for you.

[@saliston]

Wow the end really made me feel bad for you. LOL

[@chauffeurmarco]

saliston look. He is not a cruiser bike type, that’s it. I always say if you chose a sport bike when you get your course is because inside you are a sport biker. If you go for the cruiser after school is because you simply are a cruiser rider.

[@MrBullya]

Shit man.. That bike has horse power and torque. That's awesome!

[@goodolecubanboy3354]

I respect your opinion and your video, this is the first video I seen by you. The reason I bumped into it is because I am buying a 2002 Honda vxl and I wanted to see someone riding it. Only thing I can say is you gave me the impression U wanted to jump on it and it feel like a sports bike, because that’s what you’re used to. I’ve never rode either, looking forward to it. I’ve seen plenty sports bikes and cruisers on the marketplace and the reason why I chose the shadow is because the particular one I am getting has only 7000 miles. Anyway I’m gonna like and subscribe, keep making videos !!

[@chloejasmine9900]

my dad almost has the same exact one and I ride with him

[@laurencooper1169]

do you ride your own or? I'm late I know 😅

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Funny I always thought sitting on a motorcycle like a dog bowed up taking a shit was weird.

[@SternDrive]

Let me ask you a question. Do you go through a lot of clutches? Maybe nobody told you, but you never clutch to slow down. You may down shift if you want, but you do not clutch until your RPM is down to idle. Let your engine haul your speed down. Save your brakes and cool your engine! The way you are driving will burn brakes, and you will get premature clutch wear. I drive manual transmissions only and never clutch (except with total wheel lock up) until the RPM is right down to idle. Your free pro tip of the week.

[@javedfazil6686]

I wonder what would be your reaction if you tested a vmax

[@44357514]

Or maybe even a Honda VTX 1800 V-Twin, or maybe an older 1994-2007 Honda Magna V-4 750.

[@TheSpectre223]

Do love the Shadow, I'm certainly a cruiser guy, or would be if I had the budget for it, so I'd love to test ride and own one, depending how it does at motorway speeds

[@ChiefJay]

+Spectre223 Depending on what you consider motorway speeds, it'll handle it alright. Short jaunts are fine, the bike is a bit underpowered for say, an all day 80mph highway trip.

[@TheSpectre223]

So long as it'll cruise all day at 70, with a bit more if I need to get out of trouble. Another option is the Honda Magna, 'cus the V4 engine and 76hp should be better

[@mechanickrick1891]

I don;t know how difficult this ride was for you. But as a cruiser guy. I did enjoy your video. We Cruise! I value your review.

[@johnwinter2252]

I might be six years late, but that thing will do a hun dun. It just feels like you're on a death machine at those speeds.

[@lgwappo]

Before buying a cruiser spend a few hours driving a car without a back rest. Or with the back rest moved all the way down so it can't be leaned on. 30 minutes in you'll start to slouch. If you can do that a few hours & call it comfortable you might like a cruiser. Knowing this would have saved me a lot of money.

[@deglobalizator]

Man, I own 750 Shadow Aero and I am an beginner, and it is not a wild bull of a bike. I don't have connected brakes or ABS, and we together weight about half of ton, but it still brakes perfectly fine. I can ride it like an bicycle :)

[@ccohen1965]

You sit ON a standard or sport bike. You sit IN a cruiser. On a standard or sport bike you thinking about handling and power. On a cruiser you chill and enjoy the ride and being a rider.

[@RICHON1979]

This bike its great,, you will understand when you getting old

[@Marcosraider1]

No manches . Te pasaste de lanza con este review.

[@Tardisius]

I'm in the market for a 750 exactly like that with shaft drive =))

[@saffronsworld1508]

You must be in Florida...palm trees and a flea market. I miss my Honda 750 Shadow.

[@kawadudemcdouble3983]

if you want to ride a cruiser with better brakes try a kawasaki mean streak most people agree that its probably a little too much but i love my twin rotor 6 piston calipers on the front especially when you combine the massive engine braking the big 1500 is capable of then you got that massive torque that simply doesnt care what gear you are in just crack open the throttle hear that chug and off you go i love messing with all the 600 crotch rockets from stoplight to stoplight they just cant pull off the line like my old meanie does granted once i get it wound up the rockets are just starting to stretch their legs and will blow past me but that first couple hundred yards is where big engines and big torque really shine

[@o00scorpion00o]

The shadow 750 has around 60 Nm of torque @3000 Revs vs 50 Nm torque of a bandit 600 @9500 revs, the shadow has around 47 Hp and the Bandit about 72 Hp if I remember correctly. The bandit is much faster than the shadow and this is where it needs the extra HP while the Shadow will pull like a train much lower down in the rev range, a bit like a petrol vs diesel. So on paper, I've no experience with either bike but the Shadow has the potential to accelerate faster up to maybe 50 or 60 Mph this is where the Bandit will say bye bye to the shadow but the shadow will still do fine up to 70 or 80 mph, by this time the bandit will be long gone ahead at well above legal speeds so I'd much rather have that low down grunt because I've no interest in being the fastest on the road over taking everything I come across all the time, that would wear me out mentally, the level of concentration at much higher speeds is much greater.

[@matthewmifflin6336]

Ya, that sounds about right. I had to do a lot of upper engine work, and carb work to get to those high rev ranges on my Shadow. If he was scared of this one, he would be terrified of mine when he damn near pops a vertical wheely trying to take off.😅😂

[@classic287]

How are the tires on that thing? If they are worn, it's not going to ride good....

[@Taco_ocaT]

I dont ride. But I'm planning on getting my first motorcycle soon. A cruiser for sure. Being I'm 6'3" and 260 i dont think I'll be comfortable on a sport bike. Plus I just love the way they look and sound. Anyone out there from the school of thought that I should get a bike I can grow into for the years to come? Or should I just get a used bike that is made for beginners?

[@Ladosligese]

Pretty sure it runs hot / has a leak .. look at the exhaust 😖

[@AdventureN]

oh man! 2003 Shadow Spirit! the exact same colour and year of the shadow I had in Florida! Man does that bring back some memories of riding it! I was exactly like you! so weird jumping on a cruiser from riding sport bikes for ages. But hey they are easy to ride! it's just getting used to the feet being in front of you, key is on the side and lower positioning, cornering etc etc. But it has two wheels a motor and gets you to point B from A. -ThirteenDR

[@ChiefJay]

+Thirteen DR The cornering is so weird! Haha and true a bike is a bike, we all have preferences but hey we all ride!

[@AdventureN]

Chief Jay exactly! back here in Australia I had no intention of owing a cruiser as I have access to like 4 mountains on the weekend to hit up. However when I was in orlando, it was all just dead straight roads. So I opted for a cruiser. But hey a bike is a bike!

[@GhostRider351]

No surprise this Channel hasn’t even hit 5k

[@hectorgallegos3035]

I'm confused... why is it weird? I've always had a sports bike..gsxr 1000 and when I rode a cruiser I was able to manage and il 130lbs..... I even ended up buying a Suzuki cruiser.....

[@hadtodoittoem8258]

mom just got shadow 600

[@420ALI3N]

"I don't know what else to say about this thing..." Nice fucking review "It dead!" Made me laugh my ass off!

[@classic287]

Ya that neutral thing used to drive me crazy.....

[@Scootphoria]

I've seen beginners do better......Need to re-title the video "How not to ride a motorcycle."

[@ronanicinatias330]

I just rode a 2005 and it's super sketchy. It's going to take awhile to get used to the handling

[@12misericordia]

Poor 750, when He finish the test ride, it will be shadow twice.

[@MarkKoekenbakker]

Is overtaking on the right allowed in the US?

[@charliepatterson9321]

If there are 2 lanes in the same direction yes . Such as a boulevard or interstate. If it's a 2 lane highway ( single lane one direction ) then no .

[@charlesw316]

Not used to non auto canceling signals?