Is the Honda Shadow 750 a REAL MOTORCYCLE?

Some people don't consider the Honda Shadow 750 a real motorcycle. well, it seems real enough to me!
Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Thanks for watching!
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[@wmlindley]

Reject the whole speed argument. I'm 57, have ridden 250s and 750/800 my whole life. I always obey the speed limits. The moment you let someone else bully you into driving in any way you do not want, is the moment you have lost control of your vehicle: that way leads to disaster. To those folks: There's a lane to my left, pass me if you insist on breaking the law and driving unsafely. Meanwhile I'm loving life, relaxing, and enjoying the ride. I will never need a bike bigger.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Well said friend, ride safe!

[@timothyprice9064]

The funny thing is people used to ride 500 and 650 bikes all the time, but now they claim it can't be done on today's better medium size bikes.

[@colehenderson8549]

After 50 Years of oil spills from leaky Nortons and Triumphs then shifting to the shaft drive Moto Guzzi's and then years of Harley Fatboys with tiny gas tanks and limited mileage and now a 750 Shadow. Perfect bike. Has the Harley comfortable ride position for the older rider, the single carb for easy maintenance and the shaft drive like a BMW or Guzzi. And the water cooling to cope with the endless jams in city traffic. And then the build quality of Honda. And under 1000cc which cuts the insurance cost in half where I am. Should of looked at this years ago. What's a real motorcycle? Maybe the Shadow isn't because it doesn't come with all the headaches.

[@irishrider7324]

Love my 2013! I’m keeping it FOREVER!!

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Never getting rid of my 2008!

[@henryx-model8967]

Amen! 2013 Aero fits my riding life perfectly!

[@SimonAirsoftPlayer]

I just bought my first custom motorcycle, I bought a 2012 shadow spirit, I really like this bike. Greetings from Brazil, good winds!!

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Greetings! I'm glad to hear you are enjoying your new motorcycle!

[@dracphelan]

I went from a Super Tenere 1200 to 650-750 motorcycles. When I got my Shadow, I could have bought a VTX1800. But, I prefer mid-size motorcycles. BTW, I live in Texas and have had no issues with my Shadow 750.

[@meandmyshadow7839]

Totally agree. I'm in Texas as well.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I could not imagine, nor want to maneuver anything heavier than a mid-size cruiser in/around town.

[@taylor1001]

Keeping mine forever, but I’ll probably get something for longer trips eventually and drive the shadow around town

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

My exact plan as well.

[@Col_Pan1c]

Have no problem hitting 85-90 on mine, and I'm a 280lb dude.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Oh they'll do it no problem, it is the vibration for me.

[@clapurterdcutter-6963]

I picked up one off of marketplace, really easy to work on and I enjoy it. I just wanted something to cruise with and it can easily keep up with highway speeds.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Sounds like you are happy with the bike!

[@rutniktrainer]

I have a shadow spirit. It's reliable, goes faster than I will ever go, it cost me 2K 5 years ago and it's still going strong.

[@dakidsbac777]

I love my 03 Shadow Spirit 750. Nimble and zips around just fine for me. No issues at all. Great points by the way, just subbed

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Thanks for the comment and the sub! Glad to hear you are enjoying your 03 Spirit!

[@Keoler7995]

I have been on the Highway with mine as well. 90 no problem. Mine is bobbed out as well. I love the bike

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

For me it is mostly the vibration about 70-75 mph that makes it uncomfortable for me. The bike will handle it no problem.

[@Coreazcool]

I moved from a Heritage to a 750 Honda. Bobbed it and ride it all over. I'm older, so it's easier for me to handle. I rode Harleys for years. It's always been, It's not what you ride, but that you ride.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

100% agree friend.

[@PBKB]

I'm currently driving a Suzuki LS 650, and I do mostly highway 1,2 hour ride to work. Works fine for me in regards to speed etc. I want to "upgrade" because I am uncomfortable on it for those lengths. Currently looking at either Honda Shadow 750 (Black Widow), and a Kawasaki VN900 Custom. Prog gonna go with the Vulkan.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Can't blame you for leaning towards the Vulcan. The power to weight ratio between your LS 650 and the Shadow 750 is pretty comparable and I think you would be happier with the 900.

[@johnwilliamson7758]

Won’t buy another Honda motorcycle until they bring back the 1300 engine in the Shadow series. Previously owned a VTX 1300. Best bike ever.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Seems like they'd try to make that work since they are still making the 1300 for the Fury.

[@edwardkeeter762]

The Shadow 750 is a substantial, well-made motorcycle that handles well, is comfortable, has ample torque for real-world street riding, and it'll cruise at 75MPH all day long on the highway without a second thought. It'll cruise at 85 all day, just a bit more buzzy. I don't know what more any bike needs to be a "real motorcycle". Here's the thing: I would say all the exact same bout my old Ninja 250. I did 300+ mile day rides on that thing all the time. As for the "one motorcycle forever" bike, I'd go with a Suzuki SV650, though. It's a lot more versatile and it'll cruise at 95 on the highway all day long without complaint. The Shadow 750 is a close 2nd place to the SV, though.

[@SoloBlack313]

I will never get rid of my 2001 Honda Shadow ACE750!....But I think you all ready know I have a ST1300, GSXR600, and as 3 weeks ago a 2000 Katana750. If you said to me I had to get rid of but one bike, the one I would keep is the ST1300. I live in Detroit, MI, and the farthest I have ridden my Shadow from Detroit is Atlanta, Georgia, and that's a 12 hour ride one way. I did however drop the rear sprocket down from 41 tooth, to 39 tooth to smooth out the highway ride. For me, and how I ride the Honda Shadow is an AWESOME all around bike!...stay safe bruh.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I saw you picked up a Katana for next to nothing. Honestly I would not have been able to pass it up either and am surprised how well it ran considering how long it sat!

[@SoloBlack313]

@@LuckyAcesRiding I know right, I hate to say it, but I feel as If I stole it!!...lol. Keep the AWESOME content coming, and thanks for sharing.

[@dronepilot260rc]

I have a 07 Shadow 750 for the city, and a 06 BMW K1200 GT for the long commutes

[@FYERFlGHTER]

You hit that bump and it made you forget what you were saying... Been there done that on my 750 Phantom 😂

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Every...single...time I forget it is there. Literal air, nearly crushed my boys! lol!

[@FYERFlGHTER]

@@LuckyAcesRiding hahaha perfect reply! Next time, you got it!

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I will forget again, trust me lol!@@FYERFlGHTER

[@bockwurstberserker5871]

Ja, es IST ein echtes Motorrad, und wunderschön obendrein. Geschmackssache würde ich sagen...Für mich eines der schönsten Bikes die es gibt. Es kommt auf das Gefühl des Bikens an, nicht auf die Geschwindigkeit

[@markmccoy1304]

I’m 63 and have the fever again. About 12-15 years ago I was so close to pulling the trigger on a bike but didn’t. I don’t want this opportunity to pass me by. I went to a Big Motorcycle Store that sold the big 4 Japanese bikes. The first bike I saw coming in the door was a Honda Aero 750. I sat on it and really liked the lines and everything about it. I’m 6’1” and 225. The first thing the salesman said to me when approaching me was “That Bike is Too Small for You! I actually liked that bike. I am pretty strong and own my own company that demands a lot of physical labor. Done it for years. But the salesman was trying to put me in a VTX 1800. I haven’t ridden in years and that Bike had way more muscle than I wanted. I ended up not buying anything. That was when Honda had the 1100 Spirit and Sabre. Any recommendations welcomed.

[@dronepilot260rc]

The Honda 750 is a good bike but if you’re wanting to get on interstate travel , I’d go for the 1100. I use my 750 for in the city riding but I took it on interstate and it was maxed out to barely stay with the flow of traffic haha

[@markmccoy1304]

Thanks. Good to know.

[@rlogue06]

I REALLY like the Shadow. Sat on one at the local dealer the other day. I just can’t get past the fact that it has inner tube tires. For me, that’s a deal killer on a road bike. Very limited options in the case of a flat tire while out and about.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

As classic of a look as the spoked wheels are a popped tube is not an easy road repair.

[@OutbackKanga]

@@LuckyAcesRiding I have done over 20 000 kms on shadows and never had a puncture yet . :)

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Got one 6 months after owning the bike@@OutbackKanga

[@OutbackKanga]

In Australia you can not ride a shadow 750 until you get an advanced R class motorcycle licence . 650 cc is the limit for a learner and you must stay on a learners bike for a minimum of 2 years before you can re-sit your R class course and test to go to a bigger bike .

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Is it limited by power or cylinders as well or just displacement? A Yamaha R6 compared to a VLX600 are two completely different machines.

[@OutbackKanga]

There is an approved list called Lams .www.qld.gov.au/transport/licensing/motorcycles/learner-approved

[@OutbackKanga]

@@LuckyAcesRiding There is a learner approved list .. if its above a power limit its not approved.www.qld.gov.au/transport/licensing/motorcycles/learner-approved

[@OutbackKanga]

@@LuckyAcesRiding power .

[@valienterf]

Man i have 4 hondas from a 250 to an 1100, shadow is perfect. I don thave to explain sht to any ahole that still stucknin highschool. Got me self a harley fat boy, drove it did not feel right, sold it, i rather enjoy my shado or my Rebell on the twisties. When i ride them i know it will work no matter what.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Agreed. Who cares what anyone else rides. If they are happy with it then more power to them! Out of curiosity what did you not like about the Fat Boy?

[@wolfeyes9357]

To those people who made those comments....are you are motorcycle enthusiast, if you are, then a 250 dirt bike is a "real bike"! I the 60s and 70s when I rode, as long as you customized whatever you had, it was kool! Now in 2024, a Honda is not good enough at 40hp????? WTF?

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I think a lot of it has to with the bike not being what they want it to therefore it is not a "real" motorcycle. Can't go 120mph? No giant stereo? Not a real motorcycle. Harley baggers run $25k or more, the Shadow is around $8-9k. It must not be a real motorcycle because it doesn't cost as much!

[@meandmyshadow7839]

Unmmm I think you know my opinion on the shadow 750 lol. I also agree with you on the 1100.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

1100 just seems like too much starting out but if the low end power delivery is the same/similar to the 750 there is no reason not to get the 1100.

[@meandmyshadow7839]

@@LuckyAcesRiding agreed

[@zimtuff]

Great bike, one of the best. Im just too tall for them. You ride the bike you want to ride.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I had to install 4" forward controls on mine before I felt comfortable. Between them, the mini floor boards, and the 12" ape hangers it fits like a glove now.

[@SteelWaffle112]

im on a rebel 500 and wish it was slightly more powerful because its just screaming at 60mph it does it fine but i wish it had just another 100cc to be a little smoother at it do you think the new shadow 750 would be a decent option i think ive become obsessed with bobbers is there a decent aftermarket for the phantom

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

On paper it seems like the Rebel 500 and Shadow 750 have a very similar power to weight ratio. I have not ridden the new 750 nor the Rebel 500 (only the 300 at the MSF course) so I can't say for sure. I can tell you though that my 2008 Aero 750 is around 4k rpm at 65-70 mph and sounds like it is screaming.

[@SteelWaffle112]

@LuckyAcesRiding its a shame they got rid of the 1100 shadow ace because that's exactly what I want there's one near me but it's a 1995 with over 40k on it maybe I'll have to either get a rebel 1100 or a scout bobber sixty

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

If you like the Rebel platform I know lots of people are happy with the Rebel 1100. Not gonna like though, the Indian Scout is nice looking machine, especially the bobber! I kind of want one of those myself. @@SteelWaffle112

[@SteelWaffle112]

@LuckyAcesRiding well if you end up getting one do a comparison video for us

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

That is only a dream at the moment lol. Honestly I'd love to track down a 1100 Shadow and compare that to the 750 but do not have room for a 3rd bike.@@SteelWaffle112

[@JimboJenkins107]

I have a 2000 shadow aero 1100 and I’ll be honest with you I ride it like it’s a 750.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I suspect at the lower end of the rev range they are pretty similar With that being said I beat the heck out of my 750 trying to ride it like a 1100!

[@gphilipc2031]

It is a good on gas Cruiser fer sure.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

50+ mph if I do my part! Thanks for the comment!

[@bigrome4373]

Ur bike looks great how tall are u ape hangers ?

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

The ape hangers are 12".

[@wolfeyes9357]

How about a Harley 45" flathead at 20hp...is that a real motorcycle???? Common man, the bike culture today are hipsters and big monet businessmen who couldn't change a spark plug!

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Riders not wrenchers.

[@CoreyBrass]

Only cruiser riders would suggest a 750 isn't a real bike. 😅

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

For some of the die hard Harley guys it isn't but hey, I ride what I like.