Is the Honda Shadow Phantom the New Sportster?

[@joeblow5037]

The 'Made in Japan' is a big feature. although after 'Japan' I consider 'Thailand' built bikes the next highest quality. (Sorry India) good stuff, Adam 👌

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I'm a guy who's been riding Harleys for 15 years and I really like these. I like the shaft drive and liquid cooling. This engine does sound really good with aftermarket pipes too. Bike like this I'm not as concerned with horsepower as I am torque. I don't care if it's particularly fast but I do care if it's bogged down when I add the weight of a passenger or gear to it.

[@marcmaz21]

Such a fun motorcycle. It’s got nothing to prove. You just sit back and enjoy the ride while smiling. That’s all that matters.

[@dinospumoni8860]

“V twin people don’t like telling people they are riding a Honda”… maybe I’m just a Honda fan boy but I love telling people I ride a Honda.

[@leeinwis]

Team Red bruh ! ( i'm 57 y/o 😄) .

[@richardho5955]

I ride a Honda Shadow Aero, it’s 25 years old…rides like a new one…Bulletproof 💪🏍️🇿🇦🍺

[@richardho5955]

And it was built in Marysville, Ohio! 🇺🇸

[@williamwintemberg]

A Sportster replacement? No! A nice looking Cruiser that's fun, reliable and affordable? Yes! Great review Adam!

[@AdamWaheed]

Hi William, thanks for sounding off.

[@onourkaraaslan]

Of course not. because it is much better than sportster 😀@@AdamWaheed

[@michals1108]

excactly ! sportser doesnt have a chance

[@jaywinters2483]

@@onourkaraaslanHarley discontinued the entry level offerings choosing rather to sell high end only. You’re darn right I’ll take this before I pay $20k for an overpriced over rated bike

[@kalipriyaram8098]

😂 obviously you guys never owned a Sportster

[@faztang]

So good looking. Wish they made it over 1000ccs and six gears.

[@AdamWaheed]

The more gears the better. Give us 12.

[@marcoluoma3770]

If it had HD stickers on it, the Harley bros would be lining up. But really all they care about is the name on the tank. Thanks anyway for a good and concise review.

[@TerraMagnus]

The Harley bros would be dissing this as a chick bike

[@zackie777]

Harley bros showed zero interest in smaller displacement Harleys. I'm gonna with, "no, they definitely would not be lining up."

[@Imsaved777]

They also love the 500.00 dollar oil change at their Local Dealership. 😅

[@DannySmith-er6tb]

I ride a HD 883,I would buy this bike!

[@machienli4947]

Even by watching the video I really appreciate how well the suspension works, considering this is a budget cruiser.

[@gusniev9631]

I like to tell people I have a Honda over a Harley

[@peterconnell3162]

Do they laugh?!.

[@gusniev9631]

@peterconnell3162 only until they realize how much money they spent for their small pecker, I mean Harley.

[@jaywinters2483]

@@peterconnell3162you got a better bike

[@michigan_masks8969]

Harleys are just an overpriced status symbol anyway. Theyre for showing off and thats it.

[@peterconnell3162]

@@michigan_masks8969the reason that the Harley Sportster has been in continuous production since 1957 is that buyers like it. Some Harleys models may be an overpriced status symbol, but not the Sportster. Every manufacturer has been trying to copy the Sportster format for years, and if the Honda is the right cruiser for you, then that is what choice is about.

[@michaelb.42112]

Im proud to ride a HONDA and love the branding. Own a Harley, own the best. Ride a mile, walk the rest. Thank you HONDA.

[@jaywinters2483]

My Hondas never left me stranded nor failed to start in 48 years of riding.

[@user-ec5jl5fb2j]

Just bought one, $8400+$1500 dealer fees+tax=$10,000 plus.

[@jaywinters2483]

This 61 year old semi pro motocross racer for many years.had so many motorcycles, I cannot remember them all. While Harley is doubling their prices and claiming that they are going to be a high-end company the truth is they are now gouging their long established customers. But I must say that of all the motorcycles I have had race bikes, dirt, bikes, street bikes. I am so impressed with Hondathat I feel if it’s not a Honda I don’t want it

[@christophercianci1366]

Nice review but im one of those folks that are hapoy to say its a Honda. So for me the badging is okay.

[@blakemullennix7110]

I would rock those Honda logos with pride!

[@zombieman717]

Love it or hate it! The Honda Shadow 750 will outlast anything Harley makes.

[@jaywinters2483]

And the guy that has the shadow will be enjoying riding on a nice hot day, while the Harley guy is waiting for his to get fixed and wondering if he can afford to pay for the coming gouge.

[@zombieman717]

@@jaywinters2483 Exactly! Gotta love that liquid cooling

[@leeinwis]

The air cleaner cover is so big your knee will never touch the tank , far from it, yet the other side you can .. it's a weird feeling and something to think about. Btw I have a 650 cruiser and I can hug the tank on that and love being able to.

[@KNBProds]

if it had the aftermarket support that sportsters have then it would be a great alternative. as of now there are no big bore kits or anything to really up the power. you can get SOME accessories for it but nowhere near as many as with a HD. there are a lot things that make the honda better but it's only in that limited sense.

[@irie.sunset]

Such a beautiful bike. Don't understand why this isn't available in Europe but the Rebel is...

[@Claymireko]

Honda is a very good brand, i will Buy it if it comes to My market

[@jaythomasni]

Honda and Japanese makers need to create a separate logo for cruiser stile bikes, something like Genisis did some metalic engraving with an H inside.

[@davidskaggs9914]

Sweet bike. Sat on one today and I want one.

[@roy9161]

Only thing is that, needs a bigger gas tank and a little larger.. plus a fuel gage

[@jamesonpace726]

Gee, Big H must be sending some big checks to demo this again....

[@AdamWaheed]

YKI.

[@rickybailey7123]

Thease bikes will run forever with oil changes and gas if u won't to ride and ride and ride with no problems buy a Honda if the 750 is to small buy the 1100 if they still make it u won't be let down and will get your money back when u sale its a No-brainer !! It's the smoothest riding bike I've ever been on a 2009 750 shadow!!

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

Really nice bike for the price. Who’s buying one ?

[@aloofbit338]

i like the logo, and im young not brand agnostic. japan bike cool!

[@Cloudead88]

The silhouette is so clean

[@husqvar34]

Wow ! Can’t wait to try it in France 🇫🇷 🤩

[@pauldamore92]

Not enough power. I don’t know why they stopped the 1200 cc motorcycles

[@lgwappo]

Curious about the ergonomics. I have a 31" inseam & years ago I had a Suzuki S40/650. It was the most uncomfortable bike I ever rode. Like sitting in a car without a backrest. Wondering if this might feel the same or if I can stretch my legs more. Anyone with a 31" inseam ride this bike?

[@ErnPrivado]

is it shaft driven?

[@wutsfordinner]

1:52 that hurt

[@mannyechaluce3814]

Sportster is probably one of the nicest looking none Ducati cruiser motorcycle, the Shadow looks more like a Harely fat boy copy,,, reliable as heck for sure..

[@joeh773]

Proud to have a Honda logo on it, they got right something HD never quite managed. Although 'old' Sportster wasn't bad, but RIP :(

[@supermodes]

It costs what the 883 cost 10 years ago.

[@jaywinters2483]

The replacement to the 883 now costs 20K! Are Harley sickophants gonna bend over & grab their ankles? If so, HD has become a cult.

[@MrRide77]

Sounds good, that's for sure

[@crominion6045]

I wish Honda would drop the cosmetic cooling fins, but then I’ve been saying that since the 80s. 😄 Just embrace the fact that they’re liquid cooled and make the cylinders smooth on the outside. Fake fins hit me the same way as fake wood paneling on a 70s station wagon. 🥺

[@jaythomasni]

its not fake. it is liquid and air cooled.,

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

If they can upgrade the rear drum brakes to disks , they could have at least upgrades to a 6 speed box

[@jaythomasni]

in fact Honda kept low profile with badging. no large badge on gas tank. The engine and side cover badges are greyed out.

[@sathishrao7926]

Great looks.. Disappointing power even for a cruiser.. Your statements “ V Twin people don’t like to ride Honda “ and “ V Twin people are brand agnostic” are contradictory to each other !!

[@unsungdrummer]

I believe he said that V-twin people don't want to be seen riding a Honda whereas younger riders are brand agnostic. No contradiction there. :P

[@sathishrao7926]

@@unsungdrummer Got you.. Thanks..

[@TheMightyBlackstar]

Is it a great ride for day trips, about an 1-2 hours long?

[@ericellquist7007]

Something about the rear wheel location looks odd. A couple of inches closer to the rest of the bike would look a lot better. Not so much apparent on the exhaust side, unless you replace the stock system with a pair of shorties. Just not what I'm used to seeing.

[@DominusDionysos]

The only thing to not like about it is the lack of aftermarket parts, at least for the modern Shadow.

[@Burzurk1987]

This motorcycle is for people who can’t afford anything better. It’s a good beginner bike, but it’s not a Harley or a Triumph or an Indian. It’s not powerful or responsive at all. Sounds okay. No deep rumble that cruiser riders love. For sure it is very reliable, but then again it doesn’t have anything on it that is complex or that can go wrong.

[@lambertj.2892]

Love this bike!!!

[@ooogoogleooo]

Im 6'2" tall..would this be to small a bike for me

[@douglasradowick508]

It will NEVER replace the 883 Sportster-nothing can! Yet, it steps up to the plate of high quality and delivers it in spades!🏍️🎉

[@greenrolaids]

the sportster will always win the girls bike award.

[@jaywinters2483]

Sportster doesn’t exist- anymore-they want you to buy high end. Bend over, Harley Dude & grab your ankles-Harley has a Sportster replacement that’s $20k!

[@aleksandrskusnirs6259]

Damn it. Europe does not get any of these....... Kawasaki, Honda,Suzuki - all of them make classic cruiser motorcycles in US. But not in EU. If we want to get a normal classic cruiser, the only way to go is to get a Harley with a +50% price increase cause of imports.

[@s.weissenberger8102]

Or you buy a used one, there are still enough japanese cruisers on the market.

[@simoncamilleri6178]

Simply amazing 😍 😍

[@freemindcommandos793]

Nice presentation ❤❤

[@NyaNudhpdxMK]

The bank sensors easily touch the road…hmm

[@TruckingShooter]

I ride a road king now but started on honda shadows years ago. I have a ton of respect for these bikes.

[@hakanpehlivan2366]

How much bro?

[@wltrlg]

Hope this comes to Europe as well!

[@StirbMensch]

Honestly the Vulcan 900 should get the spotlight for classic, middle-weight, classic V-Twin cruiser segment Really wished Honda would have stepped up their game with the Shadow, like LED headlight, ABS (not sure if there are models that have it), cruise control and some other QoL stuff

[@Youwatchlater]

Does everyone forget about the Yamaha bolt?

[@SteffiReitsch]

Looks good . They nailed the styling. Too bad Honda doesn't have a version with a larger displacement . I'd like to know what kind of valve adjustment is required. A big plus for me with Sportsters is they have maintenance free hydraulic self- adjusting valves. I also like Harley's belt drive much better. Anyway, there are still lots of used traditional Sportsters around at attractive prices . This bike is like an Elvis impersonator, good but I'll go with the genuine article.

[@greenrolaids]

40 HP.. 8,000$ gross. i got a 1 year old indian scout for just over that base price and it makes over double the horsepower. 40 hp and 500lbs... its a baby pig

[@johnd9031]

Wish it had tubeless tires

[@stevebeard7667]

Yes, it is. This is from a harley owner.

[@filoIII]

These tubed tires? Needs to be 1100cc or more due to that shaft drive. ty

[@geraldburmeister9637]

I've had chain drive 750's and currently have a shaft drive model and there is virtually no performance difference. I'm 6'2" 200 lbs and both top out around 95-100 mph in completely stock form(gps).

[@jacobfulton5106]

Pretty sure the Sportster S is the new sportster. Harley stepped it up with the 1250 RevMax

[@kriegsherrcult178]

Choose my old school 1998 Honda shadow over a harley any day

[@fauveride]

definitely better than a nightster nowadays

[@filoIII]

Better at what?

[@speaktruth247]

I wish it had a more powerful motor. Like the harleys

[@passthataxe]

Needs chrome pipes and a nice polished engine. Then it would look good. Enough with the cheap looking black out everything.

[@travishall67]

I'm kinda glad to hear it has a 5 speed instead of a 6 speed. Maybe people are finally coming to their senses. 🤔

[@anthonysilvestri4946]

Awesome $8K bike that will still run like new 20 years from now - you can't say that about a Hardly Capable 😞

[@marukqs]

Why 5 speed transmission? Why, Honda? :D

[@isabellthreesixty]

How does this modern liquid cooled 750cc engine make less power than my 31 year old air cooled 535cc engine in my Virago? How did they pull that off? 😮

[@adamnagel7436]

I would assume it has to do with the engine tune and design. It is designed to be durable/reliable and have as much or more torque than HP. Your Virago has 42hp with 25 ft lb torque. The phantom has 44hp and 47 ft lb of torque. Torque is twice as much and it will feel noticeable.

[@isabellthreesixty]

@@adamnagel7436 oh yeah okay that makes sense, huge difference in torque for sure 😮

[@Icanreadgood1]

just buy a used phantom for like 4k and really make out on the deal like I did.

[@IamSooConstipated]

I would buy the shit out of this if they made it with a DCT

[@gigi9467]

Just bought a small bike for around town since i cant take long trips just yet like i use too, i considered this bike but the lack of power and high weight and still expensive deterred me, ended it picking up a rebel 500, cheaper, lighter, and doesnt loook like a copy cat (no vtwin) i think its time for honda to redesign this buke or dump It a vulcan 900 Is a much better option

[@hendrikg3616]

Why should they redesign it to be more like the Rebel when the Rebel is already existing? Also Shadows have a big following and theyre reliable. I think they are perfect the way they are.

[@gigi9467]

@@hendrikg3616 750 is too small is my other complaint man. i use to test these va the kawasaki vilcan and that bike is miles better in every way.

[@jerryglasses2229]

Hands down the best entry level cruiser. I had an 03. I just wish they kept the chain drive for a more traditional look.

[@jaywinters2483]

You prefer chain over shaft? You’re crazy!

[@geraldburmeister9637]

@@jaywinters2483 I agree with chain drive so I can tinker and get the perfect gear ratio for my riding style. I also had an 03 and dropped a couple teeth on the rear sprocket and it made it so much nicer. My 09 is shaft and it has higher gears in it already. The shaft driven 750's feel smoother and more refined but there was something special about the 03 model.

[@BEING-HUMAN-STUDIO]

I rather buy royal Enfield supermeteor 650 than this bike. But it's honda ♥️

[@DerUntermensch2]

Its a huge mistake honda dont sell it on latin american market

[@madrat5176]

Power is very disappointing for a 750 v-twin. The Royal Enfield 650 twins at a couple thousand less has 47hp. This should be a 60+hp bike. The price is decent, but not THAT good. You can find a Kawasaki Z900 for less and it’s a LOT more bike…

[@chrisbarbz9238]

K .. Now we need a V-Twin DCT. Love ya Honda!!!

[@polok890]

The cheapo paint everything black, no chrome or polished parts

[@classiccustoms2018]

I would love to have few more HONDA logos. All those who are like AMERICAN and bla bla can go ₹&#@ themselves. I would really want a tough and reliable base for my builds.

[@cerberus2881]

If it also had DCT, it would be a grand slam homerun.

[@elijahjames5308]

No, that would detract from the point of this bike. I understand DCT has its purpose, but this bike is a purist built bike. DCT would destroy this bike’s attitude. I started on a 2001 shadow ACE 750. That was a great 1st bike.

[@swayne-leohosein-cadogan5576]

who knows it might just get honda's upcoming e clutch system as a option in a couple years,.

[@sourie821]

Why would you wanna remove Honda name off the bike? It definitely has a better name than stupid Harleys

[@rubo1964]

Same bike with drum brake 2k on Craigslist So you really paying 6kplus for disk brake...to me it's little too late.Took Honda 40yrs to add a rear disk brake and I am supposed to go gaga gogo over it? NO THKS

[@jamessouthworth1699]

Brake

[@Steverinomeister]

Why does Honda build wanna be bikes? Harley Davidson doesn’t.

[@jlrutube1312]

Actually, Indian made the first production V-Twin motorcycle in 1905. Four long years later in 1909 Harley Davidson finally followed Indian's footsteps and started production of their own V-Twin engine. So the real question is, "Why is Harley Davidson an Indian wannabe?

[@Steverinomeister]

@@jlrutube1312 nah I think Honda started their V-Twin cruiser stuff back in the 80’s when Indian wasn’t even around.

[@c0dy1287]

​@@SteverinomeisterI think 1905 happened before the 1980s but hey I could be wrong 🙃

[@Steverinomeister]

@@c0dy1287 you know what I mean, the real Indian motorcycle company they were long gone before Honda even started making motorcycles, I Do like Hondas by the way. I’ve got an 82 Oldwing and a 95 VFR.

[@jlrutube1312]

I'm not saying several of the Japanese bikes didn't copy Harley. The cruisers often did, the sportbikes obviously didn't. I was just saying that even Harley has been known to copy other bikes from time to time themselves, like when Harley copied Indian's V-Twin. And having V-Twins are one of the main things Harley is known for. Also the V-Rod was brought out because the air-cooled push-rod Harleys were being outperformed by the water cooled Japanese bikes with overhead cams operated by timing chains. All of the motorcycle manufacturers copy each other from time to time. (My Honda VTX is highly influenced by Indian.... it's sort of an Indian wannabe.) It's still a great bike though!

[@witness_of_the_world]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@donproper3632]

Harley junk

[@wapowers1431]

A heavy bike and only one front disc, WHY? Everyone knows 2 dics give better braking and choosing to use less front braking power for aesthetic is just for the simple minded. I am speaking from experience, I have a sportsbike and bought a cruiser, that weighed 100 lbs more, within the first week a truck pulled into my path. Now my sportsbike (CBR600) would have had no problem, but the cruiser just slowed a bit. I sold it the next day. When safety is sacrificed for "the looks" , well count me out.

[@williamwintemberg]

Ok, who is going to tell him?

[@oknevals]

Maybe ride less agressively and pay attention to the road? Don't blame machine for user error.