My HONEST OPINION of my Honda Shadow 750 Aero

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

I honestly don't see how people can dislike middleweight cruisers. I think they're perfect for most people that want a capable but relaxed ride.

[@Strino78]

People dislike the Shadow, because Honda managed to embarrass Harley Davidson by winning in court when Harley tried to sue them. Honda built a split pin crank engine that sounds like a Harley and competes with an 883 at a cost of $6500 USD brand new.

[@kiriyukazuma]

Honda is always reliable. Their cars too

[@JohnDavis-yj7lf]

I freaking love my Shadow 750. I'm 6'2, 250 and it pulls me around fine ❤

[@templariodelapocalipsis2299]

Freaking love my Shadow 💯

[@xkaliburr9168]

Can you keep up on the interstate (~80mph) fine?

[@JohnDavis-yj7lf]

@xkaliburr9168 I've done 700 mile round trips before on it. It's comfortable at 75 to 80. It'll go faster but I'm good just cruising

[@rebeccaharris2273]

I love my 05 shadow spirit ❤ she's done me well all these years.

[@motoalley]

Nice thing about the 750 is alot of the bigger bikes alot of people don't use the full range of the motor because the CC is sooo big, with the 750, it works the ENTIRE motor, proving time and time again that it's a work horse of a bike, and I've heard of some harley owners have a shadow as a alternative.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Usable power all the time.

[@FYERFIGHTER]

Love my 750 and it’s in the name…a cruiser. Just going out to ride for the sake of riding is all I need.

[@robertward8037]

Amen that !

[@chappy4944]

Great rant Laddie, love it...For those that think it's slow, try a horse and cart, is it slow now? you could do 80 miles in one hour on that motorcycle, it wasen't that long ago a 750 was all there was and it was a monster, but ego's grew out of control and they followed the turds i mean herds. For those that say you will get bored with it, they should try doing cones, and picking it up, and backing it through cones, and doing hill starts, and doing friction zone turns, then they won't get so bored with it, a monkey can ride in a straight line but that's not riding a motorcycle, most MSF classes are 250 for a reason....Beautiful bike, Ride safe my mate.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Thanks friend! I honestly have a lot more fun on the 750 than I do my 1600.

[@templariodelapocalipsis2299]

Right on point brother

[@greghunter6951]

I spent 5 years touring Central America and the Shadow 750 was by far the most popular bike I saw in my travels. It is a good street entry bike and near exit bike. Easy and smooth to ride.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Oh wow! I bet that was a trip of a lifetime! Makes me feel like I need to get out more!

[@Tireguy90]

An honest, straight to the point review. No frills. No long intros. Just riding the bike and talking about it. I appreciate KZbinrs like you!

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Thank you friend! I try to be respectful of other people's time. The majority of my videos average 5 minutes or below and typically I don't put ads in the middle either. I'd rather people make it to the end and hopefully watch another video! Plus it is easier on me, less to edit!

[@Tireguy90]

@@LuckyAcesRiding Thanks, man. Subscribed.

[@xsonz2]

I had a 750 aero for several years. It was the best bike I ever had and I miss it. Ive had several harleys and older sport bikes and i never missed any of them as much as that shadow

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

It is a great all around bike!

[@korymcgraw6483]

Just got mines yesterday 2024 honda vt750 shadow aero

[@nathanielevans3025]

I have personally rode my 98 Shadow ACE 750 from Indianapolis to Daytona Beach. It's perfectly fine for long distance.

[@korymcgraw6483]

Hey dude because of you I got the honda vt750 shadow aero 2024 amazing not heavy very forgiven bike thanks for the experience man can't wait to put more miles on it

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Awesome! I hope you love it!

[@Tireguy90]

Glad to hear this. I'm seriously considering this bike.

[@georgesteffens7489]

I love my 07 Spirit 750. It’s zippy enough to get around all the errands and cruising I do. It’s smooth, predictable, and fun. I’ll keep it as long as I can.

[@BillLaBrie]

A friend had one. I helped him buy it as his first bike. I remember it as pleasant in every way.

[@BillLaBrie]

@@jackwoods535 Don’t know but he kept riding even after a few get-offs. He loved that thing. I’d say it changed his life.

[@rbatman9704]

My first bike was shadow 700. Loved that bike. Rode it to Calgary for Denver and back. Got good mileage and always got me where I wanted to go.

[@MrBiggles53]

Bought a used Shadow Spirit a couple years ago and a couple weeks later rode it 700 miles to Omaha at 75-85 MPH the whole way against head and cross winds. Was going up a big hill against a stiff headwind at 80 and realized I was full throttle and backed off a little. Ordered a replacement for the stock seat immediately afterwards; but the bike has been perfect for one person on the highway with a travel kit , liter of oil and gas, and weekend worth of luggage. Feels great and light riding around town. Faster than everything except sports bikes and supercars in traffic.

[@ccohen1965]

I have the shadow aero 2022. Love it. On a three day trip in Texas. It’s not fast but it is really fun and looks great. That’s all I need. In no hurry.

[@mapache_del_sur]

I miss my 2005 Shadow Aero. It was awesome.

[@Mjames55]

My wife and i are riding on my Aero up i50, up the Sierra Nevadas, from Sacramento to reno for the street vibrations bike show this June. Ive been up the mountains on this bike countless times and this thing has never missed a beat. Runs like a charm! Plus i put some 10"inch mini apes on er and she's clean as a whistle (wife's not too bad either). Happy riding!

[@greenmarine5]

Honda Shadow, has to be the Best built Cruiser, ever made in our motorcycle history. Reliability, looks, easy maintaining. Many different mods made by all manufacturers, keeping the cost of high end accessories at a minimum, I can go on and on

[@venturewithjon]

I think you nailed it on the head with this review. I love my Aero, I think I would love it so much more if I had another bike that was faster and had a bit more capability. Good video!

[@carlossantiago7551]

I’m 63 years old and I started riding bikes on April this year after I retired from work. I bought a Harley Spirtster 883, but I’m crazy for this Honda Shadow Aero 750.

[@faheemwilliams5499]

I have one for sale 2500

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I'm a Harley Rider and I can still see all the great attributes of the Honda 750. You can't beat the lightweight, shaft drive, and liquid cooling. Maybe I'm a little more open-minded than a lot of Harley guys because I've had Honda's in the 90s and early 2000s.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

You are the exception my friend. Some of the die hard HD guys get too worked up sometimes.

[@ronaldcoleman3119]

Agree love my 2015 Honda Shadow Aero perfect for riding to work, local errands and weekend rides. I also have a 2023 HD Heritage for longer rides and trips. Perfect combination!

[@Threetails]

I don't care if a motorcycle snorts asphalt. I care if it has the torque to get me up a mountain road at 60mph. If it'll do that it's good enough for me. Looking hard at Shadows, they're a cheap reliable cruiser that doesn't look like it'll punish me too bad on a cross-country drive. And they're gorgeous I think. Honda nailed the look of an American cruiser.

[@Odinsbrand]

I love my 2019 Aero so much. Im 6'1 300lbs and its super comfy no matter the distance

[@templariodelapocalipsis2299]

Exactly,people don’t understand the Shadow is meant for ,I downgrade it from a 2013 HD Electra Glide in December to a 2024 Shawdow Aero ,best decision after riding the Harley for almost 10 years stared to feel very uncomfortable around DFW TX ,traffic super heavy ,rarely get to a 4th gear anyways I really enjoy the Shadow

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I can imagine the Harley was a handful in traffic.

[@BikerDon]

Back in the 60s and 70s a 750 was a big bike of course Harley was King with the 1200 but the 750 was awesome and it's still a good bike for today's riding, not everyone needs or even wants a heavy 1900 cc Motorcycle to cruise around on.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I have done minimal research on this but I suspect the manufacturer of larger displacement motorcycles is due to the Highway Act in 1956. Bigger bikes for bigger roads I suspect.

[@LancerMarshall]

I love my 02 750 ACE. She struggles on the highway doing 70+ going uphill. Granted it does have a windshield and bags, but the acceleration is great. Its been an amazing beginner motorcycle that I can see owning for a long time.

[@Donttellmeitsraining-nb2wp]

I have always loved the 750 line. From my first bike until recently, I pretty much always had one in the stable. The last was a 750 Aero and I sold it to one of my kids (with the understanding that he has to sell it back to me). He learned to ride on it. Other than the starter relay, never gave me a single problem. IMO, it's the best all around cruiser for the money. Reliable, comfortable, customizable. It is lighter than a lot of cruisers, but heavy enough to reduce the shock value if you want to transition to heavier bikes. In fact, it's supposed to be coming home for a little spring service soon. Gotta give it a ride to find all the squawks, right?

[@Squiddles_]

About 6 months ago I bought a 2015 shadow aero 750. I looked long and hard at all my options, but every time I landed on either the shadow or a small trail or something. Having bought it, and learning how to ride on it, getting my endorsement on it. I love it. The gas mileage i have come to find is absurd, its low COG makes it a super smooth ride, even in windy conditions. As you said it keeps up with traffic just fine, and can still get out of a pickle if it needs to. Sure its not a bottle rocket, but it doesn't need nor try to be. As I've come to know mine, its a couch on wheels. I suspect I'll be riding mine for many years to come. Just ordered some saddlebags and some other gubbins to boot. It could do a bit more with a 6 speed, but frankly I don't have any problems at 60-70 as is.

[@JorgeTorres-ru6jm]

I love my 750 Honda Shadow Aero. I cruise, I don't need to speed. But if speed is required, she gives me all that I need. Drive her from Alamogordo, New Mexico, to Cleveland, Ohio. Not a single problem experienced.

[@YerGoodBuddyKeith]

Great video as always. On the topic of the shadow being "slow" here's my two cents on that. I've been going back and forth with my brother for two years on this very thing. He's a sport bike guy. I'm a cruiser guy. He's constantly tried to talk me into a bigger cruiser for the higher speeds and we hit a solution this summer. His argument is that 100 is my top speed so doing 90 will abuse my engine. That's proving to be untrue and my honda loves to crush highways at 80-90 and I've made very cheap and easy mods. I could spend buttloads more on a harley softail standard or a yamaha raider. But I'm getting 30 mph top speed at best with lots of money into the bike to do those speeds with my maintenance costs increasing by leaps and bounds. We like to ride to bike dealerships and just look at and learn about new bikes and the market out there on older bikes. I've decided that the shadow is a perfect cruiser and to get a vfr800 as a third motorcycle. My other other is a vintage cb750 I'm turning into a denver chopper inspired build for bike shows. A small "beginner sport touring bike like the vfr800 crushes every cruiser I've ever been on. You want speed switch bikes. It's just more logical to me than building a drag harley. But then again I'm building a cb750 chopper that i want to make wicked fast with a turbo just for the laughs at shows.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I know the ol' CB750 was a pretty good performer. That is gonna be a sweet ride when you are done!

[@StratfordWingRider]

I think the best thing about these bikes was just kicking back and cruising. The engine is pretty awesome for what it is -SOC three valve. However, I do wish Honda had actually made these twin disc fronts (I know, I know classic styling and cost - possibly), it is a lot of bike to haul up with one disc. Shadow 750 does sound REALLY good and looks awesome.

[@kennethlindahl9206]

When I got my 04 aero 750 I was unimpressed, yea she is putry but lacked power. I road it for a year, then the throttle cable broke. When I put the new set on throttle response was better and I got more power WOW, that cable must have been so stretched that I was getting maybe 1/2 to 3/4s throttle max . Now I am impressed, she does fine for me now and I look good doing it.

[@matthewbeaver5026]

Got an 86 700 a couple years back. Has done all ive ask of it Enough power to go. Light and nimble to maneuver. Decent milage. 10k miles with consistent 200mi days its been great to me. Though i could go for a touch more power and space for bigger bags.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Heck we always find ourselves chasing more power lol! Those 80's Hondas rip compared to the newer ones.

[@Nationalminer84]

I'm picking mine up tomorrow. It's everything I want at an absurdly low price. If I could get a new Sporty still for 8-9k new, yeah I'd probably have joined the cult. I do love HDs and have a few shirts lol (some tourists buy generic shirts where they e been I buy one from the Harley shop ) but I'm getting a better bike for me. Love your videos!

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy your Shadow!

[@kiasax2]

I love riding my Honda Shadow Aero VT750C. It's a great bike. It starts every time, my wife likes riding behind me on it, and it takes me everywhere I want to go. I'm 6'3" and go about 170#, my Shadow does just fine. What's the problem?

[@KellyPulse]

Having gotten back into riding after 25 years off and just having both knees replaced, I bought a 2008 Spirit 750 to start again. Then 2 years ago added a 2018 Phantom 750 and this year found a beautiful 2015 Aero to bring home. All three do what I want and each rides different. To mix things up I also picked up a 2024 Yamaha TW 200 for some gravel travel. I am a Honda vt750 junkie now. Looking next for the Honda 750 RS and ACE. The 750’s are reliable, inexpensive, able to cruise and travel comfortably with few modifications plus you can own five of them (good used ones) for less than a Harley..did I mention, they look good. Enjoy.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Bang for the buck they are great! Sounds like you are collecting all of them! Enjoy!

[@geraldburmeister9637]

I'm a self admitted shadow junkie myself! I've got a 93vlx a 96vlx an 01 750spirit an 09 750spirit and just brought home an 01 1100spirit. Love them all.

[@geraldscott4302]

I have a 2006 H-D Sportster 1200L, which is physically no bigger than that Shadow. Yes the engine is bigger, but it's not fast. I ride a Sportster for two reasons. The sound, and the feel. And I chose the L model because it has cast wheels and tubeless tires. I would have no problem at all with the Shadow 750, if not for the tube type tires. I've been riding for almost 49 years now, and I have had a LOT of flat tires. A flat tire with tube type tires means a tow truck, and in a couple of cases, it meant a tow truck, a 2 day stay in a motel, and a very expensive dealer visit. Most of the time you can simply plug a tubeless tire, reinflate it, and be on your way. I am getting close to 65, and I can no longer deal with the physical hassles or the expense of having a flat with tube type tires. Honda has the ability to put tubeless tires on their bikes. Check out the 1986 and 1987 Honda Rebel 450's wheels. They look just like the wheels on that Shadow until you look really close. They are designed for tubeless tires. Honda only used them on that one bike, for 2 years, and they were never seen again. And that's a shame. It's 2024, and we are still using 1940s tire technology on motorcycles. And it can be very dangerous and very expensive.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I have experienced exactly this. Picked up a 3" steel rod one day and heard the tube in the tire actually pop!

[@rickeyuson2731]

09 750 shadow spirit owner here. I’m 260, 5’11, can’t get it pass 110 but I love how nimble it is

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Out of curiosity how did it feel at 110?

[@rickeyuson2731]

@@LuckyAcesRiding I think the word I’m looking for is….batshit crazy

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

@@rickeyuson2731 I know mine vibrates quite a bit at 80 and I think I had it to 90 once. The bike can do it just not with me on it 😂

[@jacksoncooke7760]

Have you figured out what is causing the shake? I just did front wheel bearings on mine thinking that was it for sure… Thinking probably going to do headset bearings????

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I never got to the bottom of it but after I removed the big sissy bar and cut the frame it was reduced. Neck bearings and everything are getting replaced soon with some other part installs so we'll see what happens.

[@rahoulloubles]

Just bought a 2004 Aero with 2900 miles, it sat mostly in the garage. Aside from a detail and oil change it needs almost nothing, I just have to look into a clunk coming from what seems to be the rear suspension but not sure. Any suggestions on what to look for are welcomed

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I'd start with the obvious and check every bolt back there to make sure it is tight. Don't forget the drive shaft either. Check your final drive oil as well and since it has been sitting for a while I'd probably go ahead and change it.

[@SirMo]

I can't decide between Honda Shadow 750 and the Suzuki Boulevard c50. Such a tough choice. They are so similar. And both seem awesome bikes. I guess I'll have to test ride both.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

That sounds like a solid plan. Both are great options!

[@TheLordsDisciple7519]

Just got back into riding . I have a 07 Honda shadow Aero 750 . Runs like a dream . I’m the type of rider who enjoys the cruise . I don’t like going super fast honestly

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

No need to be in a hurry anyway!

[@paulegrim]

The other great thing: price. You can get into a good used Honda Shadow for not much money, and they are traditionally bullet proof and easy to do most of the maintenance yourself.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Plus they made a TON of them so parts are cheap and plentiful if you do need to work on them.

[@markmccoy1304]

I think it’s a nice Bike. I’m 6’1” 215. I would gladly ride a Honda 750. Reliable and cost effective bike.

[@timcarter7616]

Don't worry about what other people like. If a bike is fun to ride, does what you need it to do and is reliable, it is a good motorcycle. I agree with you about the 60-70 mph part. 99% of all motorcycles end up running between 60 and 70 most of the time. That goes for all of them, because that's the speed traffic flows. Except on the super slab, but I (for one) avoid the long, boring highways.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Oh I worry not! I love this bike and enjoy riding it.

[@reddobie0]

Love my 13 aero. I have bigger and faster bikes. But I love it for cruising around and the guy I bought it from had the factory saddle bags on it which I love because my other bikes don’t have them. You ever try to carry stuff on a Hayabusa?!?!

[@DriftwoodDaveM]

Ran my '06 Shadow 750 Aero from Calgary Canada to Greeley Colorado last fall (a bit over 1000 miles each way). Could cruise at 80 mph on the interstate for the most part but the throttle was full open and couldn't hold it uphill. Other than that it was perfect for the long ride - did near 8 hours a day over 3 days each way and not a single issue other than having to stop for gas about every hour.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

How did the bike feel overall as far as vibrations? I know around 80 mph the 750 is turning about 4500 rpm and personally I never felt comfortable on it for that reason.

[@DriftwoodDaveM]

I didn't really notice anything that I'd call uncomfortable vibration, but it was definitely high rev. I'd say I was closer to 5000 rpm most of the time - could almost use my tach as a speedometer. I was carrying quite a bit of weight (220 lbs. of me and about 100 of luggage) so that might have helped. Might do another run this year and definitely not on the 750. Sounds like a perfect excuse for a second bike! :)

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Sounds like you talked yourself into it!@@DriftwoodDaveM

[@DriftwoodDaveM]

@@LuckyAcesRidingI did indeed. Shopping a Vaquero 1700 but not too many used where I live - will keep trying. I saw your other video of the Mean Streak 1600 so kind of looks like we're collecting bikes along the same line LOL. Nice weather coming, safe riding!

[@martincvitkovich724]

You will get a better appreciation for it by strapping on a duffle bag, tent and sleeping bag, and of course a mess kit. Hit the secondary roads like State routes for a week or four!

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I keep talking about it but have never taken a trip like that. Keep telling myself this year is the year but we'll see.

[@martincvitkovich724]

@@LuckyAcesRidingIt gets harder to get together as time goes by, especially if friends ride a long. One of them will convince you to wait a few weeks, then another will say maybe in a month so it never comes together. I split the scene in 1970 on a 650 BSA Thunderbolt, with 4 other riders. I told them if they weren't ready by MAY, I'd leave w/o them. We were all 19-21 years old and staayed out all summer..

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I usually ride alone so the only hold up is me. It is mostly anxiety and things like that holding me back. I just need to wake up early one morning and just go somewhere for a weekend and see what happens.@@martincvitkovich724

[@Sway1177]

I've got a Shadow 1100 and you'd be surprised it's on par with Harley's Evo motors in terms of HP and Torque. I think they're really underrated aftermarket companies should support us more.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

It would be nice if Honda brought back the Shadow 1100. I think it would be a great alternative to folks who are not interested in the Rebel.

[@cdpc211]

Nice handlebars. No pic of your bike?

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

There should be a somewhat recent walkaround posted as well.

[@jamespeacock356]

My old man started out on a used shadow and my first is my 02 shadow

[@foreverking900]

I have a 09 cbr1000rr and i just bought a 08 honda shadow 750 aero. I got the shadow just for daily driving. No need to go fast driving to walmart or something

[@jalzate]

I have a 2003 750 ACE, it seems to max out at 60mph. Not that I need to ride faster in town, but where I live, a few of the places I would like to go require riding highway and interstate, which seems scary when you can't go past 60mph. All the cars around doing all kinds of crazy maneuvers to pass you. My frustration with the ACE started because prior to it I had a 1983 Magna 750 which was way faster and lighter, and it's not like the engine doesn't have the strength, it does, but the bike won't accelerate more. I'm waiting to do the sprocket and chain modification hoping that will let the engine do its thing better.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Is it just not accelerating beyond 60mph? I know my Aero keeps pulling beyond 70 but not very fast. The 80's bikes Honda put out can run circles around the new models.

[@jalzate]

@@LuckyAcesRiding I Guess I need to retest. Not haven't a tachometer it feels like the engine is going all the way, but maybe I need to try in a good stretch of road. With the magna I remember testing in about a mile of an avenue with no lights, stops, or traffic, and it was doing 70 in a moment. The shadow I've taken on a local highway and like I say, it feels like it's doing all and like I need to shift one more but I'm already on fifth. Maybe I need to brave the causeway and see how it behaves. I think I'm in a loop where I don't trust the bike because it seems to not accelerate beyond a point, and I don't try to accelerate beyond that point because I don't trust the bike enough. Btw I recently rode a rebel 1100 {DCT unfortunately though) and it gave me some of that magna vibe, lighter, more powerful. I just didn't like the deceleration with the automatic transmission, it felt clunky, like the bike doesn't know if you want to slow down or take off. But I imagine the manual version must be just awesome. The positives of the shadow however are the look and comfort (especially with passenger), there's no denying that, and it's perfect in town.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I know what you mean, you don't have the confidence in the bike to get out the way at highway speeds if necessary. My Aero 750 doesn't feel like it pulls much beyond 70 mph so if rarely sees those speeds. Sounds like the Rebel 1100, or even the Shadow 1100, might be more in line with what you are looking for.@@jalzate

[@jhackett9482]

Wow I had one 20 sum years ago and I think it did 95.

[@waatao9856]

Do you think that you should of went for the 1100? For the extra power??

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

From what I hear the main difference is at the top end. Without having ridden one, I believe the 1100 would be a better all around bike. While the 750 can do it, you are going to feel more vibration above 70mph. Basically if someone is shopping used and is looking at the 750 I'd suggest taking a look at the 1100 as well.

[@relaxingsounds7160]

I love my shadow 750 spirit still learning the ropes around it. But it was the best thing ive ever bought

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

You can find one with a reasonable price. For being a 750 cc it goes very nicely. :)

[@pericle37]

totally agree with you. its one of the most reliable engine and bikes in the world. you can travel at 45m/h endlessly ...

[@Kaleb.R]

Love my Honda 750 Spirit! Only thing I regret about it is I put a large dent in the tank after one month of owning it lol

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Ouch! I know that one had to hurt!

[@GloriousDutchPancakes]

I wish they would sell them over here in europe

[@koolaidkitten]

I wish I coulda kept my Shadow 750. I needed something a lil bigger ergonomically for longer trips but couldn't justify keeping 2 bikes.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Understandable for sure. I am fortunate enough to have room for two. I hope you love whatever bike you replaced it with.

[@tboyz1]

A reliable fun cruiser just ride what you wanna ride 🤎

[@Waffenschmitt]

Im going to get a shadow aero, and HD 48 Sportster, because i dont want to get nowhere fast, just cruise....

[@genegoodwin8925]

The pros of a Honda 750 cc Shadow are dependability, durable, great engine, shaft drive. The cons of the Honda 750cc Shadow it has been around foe decades with the only change being paint color.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

True. Something as little as a 6th gear would make a HUGE difference!

[@dakidsbac777]

Own a 07 Sportster 1200c & a 03 Shadow Spirit 750. For me at least, yea Sporster is faster and all, but the Spirit is what i ride more. Love that bike.

[@richvangorder3900]

I like middleweights. Had a vulcan 900. Front fork was definitely budget. Just a 5 spd. Horrible seating position. Vibrated like crazy over 70. Then it had to go. I like cheap, metric bikes snd still do. I traded it in for my first Harley, a heritage. The Harley is 730 lbs but feels like 600. Its better in every measurable category. And best of all it looks and feels the part. Some thing i didnt understand coming from a garage full of metrics.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

A lot of the sub 1000cc bikes I feel are made for a different customer than your Heritage or even the Kawi Mean Streak I bought. Heck even that has a better "fit and finish" feel than the Shadow. Plus the buzz of the engine above 70 mph like what you experienced with the Vulcan 900 is nearly non-existant with the larger displacement engine. I feel bikes like the Shadow 750 and similar are for people who want to ride from time to time and bikes like your Heritage are for those who plan on spending a lot of time in the saddle.

[@richvangorder3900]

@@LuckyAcesRiding may be right! I just like the bikes in general. Regardless of make. I too own a 23 Voyager. Its a pig on fuel. Its the closest thing to a Harley full dresser w/o the price tag. But as much as i adore that bike. Its clear as day, now, it most definitely isnt a Harley. Just shocks me cuz i never really thought much of the brand till now. In the world of cruisers Harley just kills it. Fit and finish is grand canyon wide in quality compared to my Voyager. Power, efficiency, comfort and rideability are all superior. My main point was a light "touring" bike from Harley felt just like a middleweight metric cruiser...but just better. Every where. I dont mean to sound like im pissing on your shadow. Would totally dig it. That wasnt the point. I just think i finally seen some thing clear as day that some how elluded me till now

[@sew2prosper]

My Honda Shadow is perfect for me and why I ride. To chill and see what I see.

[@mrworldwide6770]

Ok honest opinion should I trade my light modified gy6 150cc long case for a 2007 Honda shadow 750 dc that the carbs looked at my gy6 zips past cars just fine but it isn’t fast i top out at 72 so if it won’t give me that zip I’m looking for idk but what you guys think

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

The 750 is happiest about 65 mph. It will run 100-110 but takes a little while to get there. If you are wanting something comfortable and fun to ride that 750 Spirit works but if you want zippy in traffic I'd look at a naked/standard bike in the 500-650cc range.

[@mrworldwide6770]

@@LuckyAcesRiding thank you for getting back to me and sharing this information with me really got me slowing down and thinking real good also …one more thing is there any cruiser that can prolly satisfy my needs with the zippiness but also want that speed of a ninja if possible I don’t really want a ninja /sport bike because my lower back pains I can’t imagine bending over all the time

[@killer1963daddy]

I've got a 14. Stable reliable and modded to my tastes.😊 Noone gets shade like the Shadow...

[@bconte15]

I own a 2019. I agree it's slow as hell. 5th gear is kind of a suggestion. I still love it, but it is kind of like Honda's Civic on two wheels.

[@abstractfate6104]

Cruisers are meant for cruising, you literally said this while I typed it. I had a 600 and it was perfect as my second bike.

[@abstractfate6104]

Speaking of rebel 250 that was my first bike lol, boy it was slow but it was real nice to get my feel for it

[@abstractfate6104]

I actually drove the 600 from Ohio to tn once too

[@abstractfate6104]

Did fine

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

@@abstractfate6104 I've heard from other folks who stated the same. The bike can do it, same with the 750, and I know you had to be feeling the vibration most of the way. I just personally do not find it comfortable.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

@@abstractfate6104 The Rebel 250 has probably gotten more people in to riding than any other motorcycle.

[@georgeveneziano2754]

We had a Honda shadow 600 thing was awesome never got hot it was reliable as hell great bike. I have 2 HDs also I miss the Honda. Lol

[@marcocycles411]

I don’t care about speed I just like to ride my Kawasaki Vulcan 900 my first bike was a 2000 Honda shadow the shadow will always have a special place in my heart ❤️

[@choppergirl]

I just like mine, I don't love it. The only single thing the Shadow really seems going for it is that... it's pretty. I've only owned mine a month and already I got a laundry list of hurt: Things I loathe about my Shadow (compared to my 80's Honda bikes): 1) The ignition key is danging off the side. I have to take it off my key ring and put it back on every time I get on or off the bike. The ignition key belongs at the top of the front forks where you can't forget it, and where it's supported and can rest on the top of the forks. You know this if you have a big wad of keys on your key chain. 2) The vacuum actuated fuel petcock had a recall on it, which failed right off the bat. When it fails, even when switched on, your bike gets zero fuel and won't crank. 3) The footpegs are too far forward; where I am use to putting my feet, there is nothing but dead air 4) The rear footpegs are sky high... you can't move your feet back and forth from front to back say if you get a leg cramp while driving 5) There's a lot of safety switch garbage on the bike that will keep the bike from cranking or just kill it and you don't know why. For example, try to put the bike in gear when the footpeg is down, and the bike just suddenly and inexplicably... dies 6) It's like driving around a piece of silvware that you have to clean and polish... all the friggin time 7) A lot of parts like the fenders are made of... not metal... but plastic. metal if it gets bent up or scratched, you and straighten out, derust, repaint. not so with plastic 8) The battery is terribly undersized for it; a new battery gives you about 60 seconds of crank time before it's flat dead 9) Why does my carb motorcycle... have an ECM computer... that could fail??? It makes no sense. 10) No fuel gauge, even though the fuel cap is right there next to the speedo on the tank. You could put a spiral rod float operated fuel gauge there instead of a gas cap. 11) No 12v out on the handlebars or cigarette lighter, to plug any accessory in, like a radar detector. I'll have to yet again tap into the headlight low beam circuit. 12) Tires are expensive for it 13) It doesn't look like you could take the head off the bike, without taking the entire engine out of the bike and disassembling everything completely. Eventually, you are going to have to do this to replace the rings and cylinder head. It doesn't look like the carb is easy to take out either, and this you have to do all the time to clean it. 14) The battery, which you have to get to all the time (like to connect jumping cables to), is under the seat, under another plastic cover, instead of off the side of the bike. Why? 15) No luggage carrying capacity whatsoever. You have to add aftermarket stuff, and there really are not any good options for a big rack on the back or sissy bar. They all are pretty small and useless. There are a few super tall sissy bars out there, but they look kind of out of place on the Shadow. I'm just going to have to build my own rack. 16) The tool and manual compartment is a disaster of design, with a separator between the two sides... one for their tools, one for the user manual. When I bought mine both were missing. Okay, so I'll stick my own bag of tools in there. No can do, the completely needless half height separator wall prevents that. Worse, there's way more space around this compartment that it could have been made substantially bigger. Ditto for making the battery box bigger, they could of done that so you could of swapped in a bigger traditional sized motorcycle battery. 17) The ECM sits on top of the battery, and you have to move it around every time you get at the battery, flexing the wires into it. I tried to find a dedicated place shuffling around in there where I wouldn't have to that, but no luck. 18) The rear fender does not go all the way down past the rear swing arm, which means you get sand and dirt every time you drive accumulating on that flat swing arm surface right in front of the rear tire. Why? I'm seriously thinking extending the rear fender with some riveted on rubber car tire material flat... or something. 19) Not a deal breaker, but the choke is located right between two hot cyldiners. Usually you only need to turn it on when they are cold... but if you forget to push it back in, and they are hot? 20) The fuel petcock directions for ON, OFF, and Reserve are shifted 90 degrees out of sync compared to all my other bikes. ON is backwards, OFF is down, and RES is forward... instead of my other bikes, where it makes a whole lot more sense... ON is up, OFF is backwards, and RES is down Honda has definitely went down hill with the Shadow or thrown common sense out the window. They were doing everything right, but I can only guess they tried to copy a Harley look, and thusly did everything... now... wrong? Just to be pretty? Or look like a Harley? I don't know. I love my other Hondas, but the Shadow.. I'm like... kind of disappointed. What went wrong here, Honda? Did you boot out all the retired engineers, and hire a bunch of millenial engineers fresh out of college who were enamored with their CAD program and never rode a motorcycle? Your really don't realize how annoying these things are about the Shadow if it's like your first bike or the only bike you've ever owned or you came from a Harley. But if like me you're a hardcore in the Honda's Camp 1980's Honda 20 year rider and still driving motorcycles from the 1970's and 1980's golden age of motorcycling... you're like, WTF Honda! Why did you screw up everything everywhere on the Shadow... you were doing most everything before... right. The Shadow 750 is not a beginners bike... I will tell you that... it's too heavy and like driving around a freight train. Start with a 125cc, 250cc.. something infinitely flicable... and then move up to a 450cc. You really don't need more than 450cc in my opinion. 750cc turned out to be overkill. It's a tradeoff, more horsepower means lower mpg. A 450 is about the right balance between the two. A 750cc you're just throwing away gas. Going from my 750cc back to my 250cc is like night and day for thrill to drive. The 250cc is so much more fun to drive.

[@smithgroove945]

I love my 500. It does not have most of the problems that you describe on the 750. And yes compared to the old CB750, seems it went downhill. But I like it anyways.

[@antti6117]

Just bought me a Shadow 750 and I keep gettin shit about it being slow, or wrong brand. Great bike to scope out idiots and assholes I don't want anything to do with! I also did my ride to work 10 minutes faster, than I did with my previous ride; GSX 1400. I could confidently hit 60mph on a dirt road with the Shadow, but the Suzuki felt too unstable to go over 30.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

I get those comments all the time. Most probably come from die hard Harley guys who barely ride. These days HD is more of a lifestyle brand than a motorcycle brand. If you have not yet, check out Fortnine's videos on Harley Davidson. Personally I do not care what anyone else rides but those that bash other people on their choice of motorcycle I do not have time for. Enjoy your Shadow!

[@dragonslayer1294]

Nice bike dude that’s all the bike you need

[@tomsreviews238]

I had a Harley Fatbob and became ill and couldn't ride for 2 years. I then downsized and purchased a 750 Aero. That bike was in perfect condition, completely stock and ran flawlessly. For it's displacement, it is one of the slowest most sluggish motorcycles I ever owned. It had ABS and the brakes were good. But the combination of a soft clutch and soft engine made it unbearable for me. I bought a Kawasaki 650 Vulcan s and even with a small displacement, it performs twice as good as the shadow in every respect. Little metric v-twins, though reliable, simply don't perform well

[@texasscooter]

I get comments like this often.. most likely because I do 100 miles a day on a rebel 250 or one of my scooters. Sure would I love some more grunt but in the 10 plus years I have beating the piss out of these small bore bikes I honestly feel like I have had more fun just doing the commute to work then most of the big twin bois have on a Sunday ride. It all really boils down to what do you like. What makes you happy. If you got justify it you did something wrong. All the comments "get a real bike" I still don't have a "real" bike but I am out here riding. Stay buzzy bois

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

On average I imagine you put more miles on that 250 than they do on their big displacement bikes. No one should have to justify anything that makes them happy to anyone else.

[@airwarorg]

No, no, we don't think it's slow, we think it's mostly made of plastic... I bought one sight unseen (other than a picture) as an old Honda fangirl and was surprised when I got it home, how many of the parts on the bike were... plastic. The fenders. The air box cover. The cylinder head covers. The starter cover. Just everywhere. It's a plastic bike I mean really. Really? It's a very pretty bike, and I've settled on love/h8t3 barely on the side of loving it, but pretty is all it's got going for it. Everything Honda did right, they now do wrong to copy Harley to look like a Harley, that got everything wrong. I can rattle off a long list of everything I loathe about the bike, but the small niggling things are the ones that rub you the wrong way every single time you drive it. The keys hanging off the side. The footpegs being way too far forward which makes sitting on it.. uncomfortable. The kickstand kill switch. The undersized battery. The burning your leg on the pipes both on one side. The fact that your right leg cooks, while your left leg freezes. People try to replace the seat and add floorboards to solve these things. I do not recommend this as a first bike. It's a heavy bike. Even though the seat height is low to the ground, it's still a very heavy dangerous bike, esp. when coming to a stop. Riding it akin to sitting on top of a freight train locamotive. Get a classic original Rebel250 if you want an excellent starter bike to make you fall in love with motorcycling. A CMX250 is more akin to being in a nimble WW1 fighter. You can do anything in it, you have total control. I don't know why Honda Shadow riders are in such denial about how their bike really isn't that great. I mean, I came from 1980's Hondas, which I still own and ride, and the differences are night and day. The Honda Shadow is not per say bad, just know what you are getting... a pretty Harley clone on the cheap. Or well, cheaper, I will say that. I wouldn't buy one at full retail price, ever, that's not cheap at all. I sniped mine because the fuel petcock valve had gone bad on mine, the thermostat had gone bad, and the owner was clueless about motorcycles and wanted to unload a lemon quick. Fortunately, these were only $20 worth of parts that were dirt simple to fix, once you diagnosed what was going on.

[@InNateWayz]

I love my 98 750 ACE.... I will not get rid of it.

[@joelaichner3025]

First motorcycle , 0.5 hp , 7 mph , and they thought it was COOL !

[@northrider8628]

People say the same thing about the cb1100 and it is a awesome bike

[@LawdJay]

I owned a shadow spirit 750. Great bike, especially for around town, or country roads. Not good for the interstate, not a good jack of all trades bike.

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

No fun on the interstate at all.

[@DearMariahIV]

Low and slow is the way to go

[@Silkracer]

slow = reliability and comfort

[@smithgroove945]

Nice bike. 👍

[@joelaichner3025]

Nothing the matter with Glue your Nuts to the seat power though

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

This is true.

[@MotoRevs1]

Does it not have a fuel and gear indicator? Nor tachometer? .. looks like only speedo and odo. .. that sucks . Gotta use your head while riding. I rather relax not do math

[@stevedullum6777]

Does have odometer. I set to 0 when I fill up and when I hit 110 miles or so (to play it safe) I know it's time to find a gas station soon. Having a gauge telling how many miles remaining would be nice, but not a big deal. Once you're familiar with the engine feel and sound, I also don't feel a gear indicator would be helpful, at least to me. Easy to know when to up or downshift just by feel. I'd never look at a gear indicator.

[@rickymckim4480]

Y my 750 Aero goes through fuel pumps like candy?

[@templariodelapocalipsis2299]

Hi buddy,what year is yours?

[@templariodelapocalipsis2299]

Carb or fuel Injection

[@JohnDavis-yj7lf]

Isn't that 🤔 thing gravity fed?

[@templariodelapocalipsis2299]

@@JohnDavis-yj7lf I got it 🙏

[@JR-ic4hl]

The original Honda from 1983 to 1986 was a sporty comfortable work of art. After that they started to look like a Harley. And they sucked.

[@jasongunningham9545]

OK boomer

[@albertbcarpenter]

think i could outrun the cops on a shadow?

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Only if they are on foot! Also not recommended.

[@adamatmorg6598]

Slow is cool

[@andrespi2009]

Ha ha harley are overrated

[@JW-bw8nj]

My first bike was a Suzuki M50 (805cc) then I "upgraded" to a Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1600. Unless I'm planning on riding for several hours in a row, I'll grab the keys to the Suzuki every time. Like you said, it's lighter, more maneuverable and gets better gas mileage and just plain more fun to ride overall. The guys that HAVE to have big bikes, while making fun of other guys that have sub 1000cc bikes, are the same type of guys that drive big trucks. We all know they do that because they're compensating 🤏🏼 🍆

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Exactly! You just can't romp on a big bike like you can the smaller displacement ones.

[@ronaldcoleman3119]

Agree love my 2015 Honda Shadow Aero perfect for riding to work, local errands and weekend rides. I also have a 2023 HD Heritage for longer rides and trips. Perfect combination!

[@LuckyAcesRiding]

Sounds like you got the best of both worlds covered!