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a grown man can tour the world on a bicycle, so yea it's more than enough bike.. and thx for the video - good work 👍
Perfect for me!
True words
Good point!
Exactly that lol
Yes its suitable. I am a 300 lbs man and I took my 2005 shadow for long rides (2 + hrs) on the interstate all the time with no problems at all at 70 to 85 mph. I have also been about 110 mph riding with my buddy on his crouch rocket. 750 cc get a bad rep from people how make a shit load of money and wanna make fun of people who ride for the pure pleasure and not the COOL FACTOR. I ride because I enjoy not because I wanna be cool. Ride want you can, when you can, and fuck the people who say other wise!
Is a Shadow 750 big enough for a man? I guess perception is everything, since a Shadow 750 has the same seat height and a slightly longer wheelbase than a Harley Road King, and pretty evenly matched in performance. But nobody ever asks if a Road King is "big enough for a man". LOL!
Barry Ervin Evenly matched? NOT...Honda 43 hp and 47 lbs torque. 2002 RoadKing 62hp and ...well I think that says it all. Ride safe.
the road king has more than twice the engine
Yes, the Road King has twice the displacement, but only 50% more power, and weighs almost 300 lb. more. My point is not that the Honda Shadow is a fast bike (it isn't), but that a Harley Road King isn't either. But nobody notices because it says Harley-Davidson on the tank.
Barry I have both. A 2012 Honda Shadow Aero VT750C and a 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHP Road King Police. The road king out stops, out handles and out accelerates and has a huge advantage in comfort and top speed. They are not evenly matched at all.
I do love My Honda Shadow Aero, I do. It can be a touring bike, a semi sporting bike and a great everyday bike. On slow empty back roads as I explore Tennessee I can get 72 mpg riding in 2nd and 3rd. gear at 18 to 25 mph. So that and the shaft drive is it's best feature.
If you were to compare a Honda Vtx 1340 with a 1994 evolution Harley i'd say you have a point.
The 750 Shadow is, indeed, a good
full size "little" cruiser. Bit to say it compares to a big twin Harley is ridiculous. A Twin Cam from 2008 will give you 95 pounds of torque at a very low 2500 rpm while the 750 honda vtwin will do 45 pounds at 3200 ish rpm. Do I think the Harley is more pleasant than the Honda? No. Is the Honda capable of doing everything the hd does while being cheaper and more reliable? Yes. But dont fool yourself, when it comes to cruiser motorcycle performances, displacement is the key.
I ride a Shadow, 2004, Aero 750. It's a 5-speed. In fifth at 55mph, I can accelerate to 70mph in just under six seconds. It is bare-bones stock and very well taken care of. I love my Shadow. It well does 110mph without sounding like it's going to have a heart attack.
i got a 04 shadow aero also, amazing bike. i put 20 000 miles on it last summer and ill do an other 20k this summer
I was lookin into this 750 Bobber I seen. It’s an 07. I’m coming from sports bikes..as long as I can do 85 comfortably, I’ll be ok. I’m not asking for sports bike speeds..
My wife and I went camping on my Shadow Aero several times, tent, air mattress, bed roll, 2 changes of clothes and a burner and coffee pot. Good times...
Im riding a Honda Shadow Phantom right now. Its my first bike, when I first started it felt like a lot of power. Now that I've been riding for two years it doesn't feel like that much. It can keep up on the highway, I'm able to pass cars no problem. I do plan on upgrading to a FXDB next year though, I feel ready for something bigger, but the honda 750 was a great first bike
Congratulations I see u got ur FXDB
Nice. You actually got it 👍 👌
It’ll be my first cruiser..I want to turn it into a bobber..
I ride a 2011 Shadow Phantom, im 6'2 and my bike is an import and has Mustang touring seats fitted by the previous owner in the states. Its real comfy and smooth. plenty quick enough with my 13stone frame aboard. I saw 90 on the clock the other day and 70 plus is easily achieved all day. The limiting factor is not the bike, its the traffic clogged roads here in the U.K. You guys in the states are so lucky to have such big empty roads and cheap gas !
"and cheap gas "
VOTE OUT YOUR MARXISTS!
"You guys in the states are so lucky to have such big empty roads and cheap gas !"
Jeez, us Canadians and Americans(except Californians) are jealous of lane filtering being legal in UK! If we come up on clogged roads we have to sit in traffic or filter and risk a ticket.
Come on over and visit us . Montana has no speed limits. We'd love to have ya over.
I had 2002 shadow spirit 750. I switched out the sprockets on it because it did wine and vibrate a lot. It was so smooth after that and got better mpg. Took it on a 1100 mile trip through the hill country around San Antonio.
I agree. A Shadow 750 owner must do the sprocket modification to make the bike ride-able at speeds over 60mph for long distances.
what mod is that ( what size sprokets ) ? i'm looking to buy one so i would like to know :)
Most 750 Shadows have been shaft drive for over a decade. Sprocket changes can be done only on certain year Spirit models.
Went with a 39 tooth on mine
Got a 2002 shadow myself, gonna get something bigger for all day/interstate trips. I haven't heard of this sprocket mod - are you putting a smaller sprocket on the rear for more top speed?
You've got to be kidding. If a Shadow 750 isn't big enough for solo touring, you need to learn how to ride. I have ridden to 37 states and piled up over 40,000 miles on a Honda Rebel 250. That's right, a Honda REBEL 250cc. I'm 6' 220. I did have to get another seat, and forward mount controls to fit properly, and ride in the right lane, but it pretty much kept up with right lane traffic. I rode it at WOT most of the time. A Rebel can be ridden at WOT for nearly 100,000 miles before it starts to show significant wear. I belong to a "minimalist" touring club, we ride bikes of no more than 250cc. The most common bike being a 250cc dual sport. But many have much smaller bikes. People have ridden around the world on bikes 100cc or smaller. And you're wondering if 750cc is enough? I also have a Kawasaki Vulcan 750, which tops out at 120 mph+, and will outrun most 1500cc cruisers. It is a left lane cruiser that will run 90 mph all day without even breathing hard, 3500 rpm below redline. But, since you have doubts, I wouldn't take any chances. Get a Goldwing 1800.
Passing on the shoulder is illegal and dangerous. So is weaving back and forth like that. On a slower bike, those slow big trucks or someone towing a camp trailer are your friend. Fall in behind one and let them block traffic for you. Don't worry about what is going on in the left lane. In my state the speed limit is 75 mph, and I've been tailgated while doing 90+ If speed is your thing, get a Hayabusa or a Ninja ZX1400. You can go 180+. Speed is not what cruising is all about.
yeah but why?? why did you do all those miles on a rebel? thats pretty impressive. but maybe you should consider the benefits of a larger bike. thanks for watching
I have had bikes up to 1500cc, including a couple of cruisers and a 1500 six cylinder Goldwing. I have ridden the Iron Butt Saddlesore 1000 twice on Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (which has 48 hp compared to the Shadow 750's 30) I have well over half a million miles on bikes, and have ridden all over the U.S. (except for Alaska and Hawaii) . I started on small bikes, and did what everybody else does, moved up. But it reached a point where there was nothing to move up too (I don't like sport bikes, they have a very painful riding position. I found out that people were riding very long distances on small bikes, tried it, and got hooked. It is more of an adventure. Check out advrider.com, where you will find thousands of riders that have ridden ridiculous distances on really small bikes. One couple rode 17,000 miles on Honda Cubs. It's just a new way to get a thrill from riding when you've gotten bored with big bikes.
That is awesome. What kind of gas mileage do you get cross country on such a small bike? I fuel up every 110 miles with 4.4 gallon tank on my Yamaha Roadliner. They way I like to cruise I often wondered if I would be fine touring with a smaller bike. I guess it eventually comes down to an ego thing among riders as bigger is better. Maybe the big torque monsters are good for 2 up and lots of luggage but the minimal concept is very interesting! Thanks for sharing. T
The Rebel gets in the high 50/low 60 mph range at full throttle. It only holds 2.6 gallons, so you have to make a lot of gas stops. You have to check the oil at every other gas stop. That is normal. It is a very long lasting engine, much better than a 250cc single, because each piston only weighs half as much, so it has a higher redline. I went through the ego thing, and there was no place left to go. Believe me it is a lot harder and more dangerous to cross the country on a small bike than a big one. Small bikes wear you down faster as well, and take more effort to ride long distance on. It's a lot more of a challenge.
Sounds like a real challenge for sure. Never thought of the concept before on such small bikes. Question on your Kawasaki 750. Is that that an older retro bike from the 80s? Performance sounds impressive for a mid range cruiser. I'll have to research that ride as I know nothing about it. But I have talked to many that praise the Kawasaki line as comfortable, durable, cruisers.
Gee, I'm so old that I remember when a 650 was a "big" bike...
I had a 650 Yamaha in the 70's and it was "huge". I then got a Goldwing 1975 Ltd 1000cc and it was NUTS! ;) The police in the 70s (in Australia where I lived) rode Honda CB750s and they were great! NO-ONE rode bikes over 750cc and even 1% bikers considered them big.
Basically, yes a 750 is totally big enough
My "80"s Honda 450 Nighthawk has as much power as my "05 H.Shadow Spirit . My N.Hawk has 6 gears as well 😀
I had a 650 BSA Lightning....I was about 140# then. At 5'9" I had to slide off the seat at stop signs to put a foot on the ground.
@@Darbymitch101 barely. A sports bike at 600cc is fast, not so much as a cruiser. I had a harley 883 and it topped out around 75 comfortably on the highway. Any higher and I'd be almost revving it out the whole time. Not fun
Love the highway videos. I've been looking for videos about bikes on the highway. Please keep em coming.
Ive had my vt750 shadow aero for 2 years now. im 6'1 and 200lbs. I have no problem with any highway in my area (ontario). Its a fantastic ride. Obviously, there are faster bikes out there and bigger engines but the shadow 750 has more than enough juice to deal with any legal speed.
I have a 750 Aero and it is perfect for me. Very stable on the road, will not get blown around and at 73 years old it is a little more easy for me to handle. A good bike for traveling. Only bad thing, gas, it only carries 3.5 gals, I carry and extra 4 in a special container setup.
My husband is 5’6 and 180 lbs. I’m 5’7 and 200 lbs. we both easily rode on our Honda shadow aero 750 2007. Got a sissy bar for it. It’s an amazing sounding bike and we are about to take it on a 990 mile ride from LA county to beautiful Oregon :)
Personally I think the Shadow Aero is one of my all time favorite bikes. I learned to ride on one and am going to bebgettingone soon. I am 6'1 250lbs andI fit perfectly on it in my opinion. To me all around great bike.
Been there done that..."03" 750 ACE. COUPLE OF TRIPS TO NC from VA...no problems. With a full A.L.I.C.E. pak and two full large saddle bags.
US is being ruined by open border
Lol you give crap to the car for not using his blinkers and yet you don't use yours! haha! the shadow it's good for highway for sure I've taken my phantom from Las Vegas to L.A. going 90 almost the whole way and it performed great. I'm not trying to create a debate or hating on your video in fact i like your video and it seems like you have a pretty cool personality! I'm just writing about what I have experienced on the shadow! peace! ✌
I noticed that too. The car to hos left DID have their turn signal on and he passed them on the shoulder?! What a goof. I noticed in almost all of his videos that he does NOT use his turn signals and will probably pay for it eventually.
I have a 2009 Shadow I bought in St. Albert in Alberta Canada. I cruised between Edmonton and Victoria on my Leave every chance I got. Even with my sore back, it is still a great bike for this grown MAN.
Been riding a 2009 Honda 750 Shadow Spirit that I bought from my son. I'm about 5'6" and this bike fits just right. Have made two trips of around 1100 miles one way with camping gear and stuff. She never missed a beat. "Rona" blew my plans for this year but next its NM and AZ and maybe more. I have zero concerns about this bike.
My 2012 Honda Shadow Aero VT750C tops out at around 93 mph. You can run her at that speed for 20 min. but when you get home you will see she blew out about a quart of oil from overpressurizing the sump. So you need to add a quart of oil. I think she would do 75mph all day every day without blowing oil. So yes she can handle any Interstate, as long as you don't mind being constantly passed by speeders!
She is still just about my favorite bike because I travel on the Interstate maybe once every several years.
These days I have saddle bags "Connindales" from bicycles, waterproof cloth, very lightweight and good capacity. I have also dropped the stock bars way down, she looks like an old board track racer and she handles twice as good! I have the shocks in position 5, or hardest setting to control the handling, she will not wobble no matter how hard I push her on a technical back road.
She's a keeper for sure!
I'm 6 foot, 260 lbs. And I fit perfect on my 1995 600cc shadow. Idk why people act like a guy needs a +1000cc bike just to go highway speeds
I ride my 2007 Shadow Spirit 750 just fine...and I'm a grown man. I did sprocket modification, though; I replaced the rear 41 tooth sprocket with a 38 tooth one. Otherwise, it would rev-out at highway speeds over 60mph. Now, my bike and I can ride comfortably at 75-80mph, if I wish. The sprocket modification is very safe for the bike and engine. It's a very common modification discussed on the Honda Shadow forum.
Ron Beatty did you do the clutch mod? they say if not done the clutch will slip (using a 38T sprocket)
@@vtwinnkingwhat’s a clutch mod? Just change it to aftermarket? Or are you talking about a complete set up?
I em 6"1, 240 pounds my shadow can keep 80 without any problems for a looong time
I love him.
bigger bikes are over rated . i dont see any thing wrong with the shadow 750 . you go to fast you cant enjoy the ride that much .
+Frank Dow tons of fun
yes except for some boredoms.
I have a 95 800 Suzuki Intruder. Plenty of power for highway speeds, will hit 90 with no problem at all and tops out at about 115. Mid size cruisers will get the job done. I once rode it 714 miles in one day. Yes, those type bikes are good for a grown man.
Afterburner nice! I have the same bike and year. Cruises great. I rode 2 up with it a few times and it can handle it at 65 fairly well.
Biologic 23 Great bikes aren't they. I just picked up this bike 6 months ago, exactly like the one I had years ago. It had been sitting in a garage for years, looks almost brand new and now has only 3600 miles on it. It's awesome to be back on one again.
Bigger bikes=bigger toys=bigger status. That's what it's all about when it comes to cruisers. 750cc is perfect for most people. Buying a 1500cc is like buying a sports car thinking you'll get the effect every time you go for a ride. You won't.
Buying a 1500 is not like buying a sportcar its like buying a v6 mustang ..buying a sportbike is like buying a sports car.. A newer stock mustang gt will absolutely ass paddle a 1500 cruiser ..big engine but still very very slow unless your only experience is say. 750 cruiser then itl feel a bit more peppy.
I am 6'4", 215lbs, and ride a 03 shadow 750, it's PLENTY of motor for a highway or byway, my only physical problem is the small frame for a large framed man. I'd say anyone at our under 6'should have no problem fitting comfortably on it. my stock shadow(ace American classic) will top out around 140mph wide open on flat ground. I would suggest to the man in the video to speed shift on a shadow as opposed to clutch grabbing Everytime, extend the life a bit.
Your reviewd are the best. I come from a sales background and I can tell that it is hard to find a good salesman that's not pushy but respects the customers and treats them like you would want to be treated. You make more sales that way anyhow. I hope they appreciate you with that dealership.
“and THATS why you use your signals”
*doesnt use a signal*
Plus he's riding on the shoulder! It's no surprise he tangled with that car!
had a 2002 honda ace with cobra delete baffled exhaust. sounded so mean! went two up alot with it and still pulled 85 miles an hour. alot of compliments on the sound and loved how easy it was to ride.
I put 100,000 miles on a 1998 Honda shadow ACE over 10 years with 2 trips to sturgis South Dakota from AZ. Loved the bike
6' 200 pounder. I had a Shadow Aero 750 and I made many 450 mile round trips, mostly on I75, with it. It's not my first choice, but it was adequate.
I totally appreciate and understand the video. I have a 2007 Shadow 600cc and it acts exactly how you described. It is a 4 speed and it feels like it has to work super hard even to cruise at 60 mph. And don't even think about going 75 for an extended amount of time, the bike would have a heart attack. Its a great bike that is very reliable, but not a highway cruiser at all. Thanks for the video. 👍🤘
I don't agree with what you say. I have a Shadow 600 and at 60 mph it goes perfect.
I cruise at 75 reasonably easy on my 88 600 shadow.
@@johnwinter2252so a 750 would have no problem going 80 without killing itself? I’m asking because I seen a beautiful 2007 750 bobber at the dealership..I rather get a bobber from the dealership over a private seller.
The initial comment is nuts. I rode a Honda cb 350 for years including a 7,000 mile trip to the East Coast and Back and I had my Honda cb360 at 110 on the freeway in 1976.. The older cycles seemed more powerful. I also have a 360 Scrambler from around 75 . Just about anything bigger than a 125 is ok.
I'm 6'4" 300 lbs and I rode my wife's Honda Shadow Aero 750 on the highway. no problem
3:30 Yes he was signalling, fella!
My first four bikes were two Triumph Bonnie 650's One 68 Honda CB750 and a Yanaha 650. Yhey back in the late 60's and early 70's were plenty fast. I hate freeways at 70 all day with out a shield like my electra gluide, I like the old scenic hwys Rt 66 and Rt 2 come to mind. lots of smelling the roses and easy pull off the road camping.
Im 6' 275lbs and i ride a 03 750 spirit I've had a vtx1800 and still prefer the 750
I have 2 Shadows. '86 VT1100C that has been mine since 2004 as a daily rider. '01 Shadow ACE 750 I picked up end of August 2016.
The VT1100 developed problems after a shop in Allen,Tx screwed up replacing the rear wheel bearing. Ended up ruining the actual rear wheel and had to replace other parts of the drive train.
I got the 01 Shadow 750 for a daily rider as the 1100 awaits some major restoration.
I miss the difference in power but still have to keep an eye on my speed as the 750 does get out there quick and can sneak up to the 90's without any warning vibrations. Doesn't sound or feel overwound at all.
I have a ‘13 Areo and my wife and I ride the Cherahola Skyway regularly in Tennessee/ North C. Absolutely no problem whatsoever. Does a great job!
My 03 A.C.E. topped out at 120 and I haven't gotten my 04 on the highway yet. These bikes are great for both learners and guys who don't necessarily need a super fast bike but just want to cruise.
I've been traveling on the same bike for 8 yrs and she's a sweetheart of a bike. very comfortable and can provide good pick up as needed.
I rode my 1977 Yamaha XS750 from Trenton New Jersey to Key West Florida twice in the late 70's with no problems. 70 mph was nothing.
I own a 2015 Honda shadow Areo 750. It rides very comfortably at 70 - 75 mph and can do it all day.
I have a 2008 Shadow Spirit with only 15k miles on it. I replaced the Spirit bars with Aero bars for greater pullback. I replaced the stock seat which made my rearend sore after an hour's worth of riding with a Mustang seat and made a 1-up rider out of it. I also added Honda leather saddlebags and a Switchblade windshield. I cruised from Kissimmee, FL to Connecticut and back. No problems riding Shadow 750 motorcycles on the highway plus they're great around-town bikes.
Did it give you issues over 80mph?
@Ishdrip Typically I keep it under 80 mph but no, there wasn't any shake from the bags (rated 80 mph by Honda) or the Aero bars. I really liked the changes I made to the Shadow, but I traded in the bike a couple of years back for a leftover 2020 Harley Davidson Low Rider S, which I really enjoy.
Before buying my Harley, I rode a 2003 Honda shadow ACE 750 for 14 years. I cruised everywhere on every highway imaginable. At 6’2” 250 lbs, I had more than enough power to cruise and pass traffic.
Yes, the Shadow 750 & my 1100 are both 5 speed, and I never get higher than third unless I'm on the Interstate. I don't go to 2nd until forty mph and third takes me to 60 easily
I used to ride a 2011 Shadow Phantom. Might be because I am a bigger guy, but I felt like it was wound out at 75 mph. Fastest I've gotten it was 85. I bought a Sportster 1200 and now I don't think twice about highway speeds.
Brandon Elbers I had a '94 sporty. I'm not a big guy, but the sporty felt small to me. riding 2 up was cramped. my phantom feels like a much bigger bike, and it is. around a 5" longer wheelbase. while the phantom may seem like it's revving out at 65mph, it's geared to do over 100mph. it'll run 65-70 all day, no problem. quite windy at that speed tho.
This is a really important conversation for those of us choosing between a sporty and a shadow. I'm a year late but I wish you guys could go into more detail. Ride safe
I'm 6'0" and around 270 and I ride an 05' Aero 750. I modded mine with performance upgrades this winter and she's got some pep to her now. Stage 2 jets, short pipes K&N air filter. Not a bad bike at all. Easy to control, low center of gravity.
+Crazyneon79 good to know that's for the info
Not a problem. I got a steal and a half on mine. She was a garage queen most of her life. Had 2500 miles when I picked her up and only paid 2300 for her. Not bad for a 2005 lol
It is. I've just completed a 8,000-mile ride through the Southeast USA and Mexico, and this is the 4th such ride I've made on my 09 Shadow Aero. Roads, Mountains, Desert, it did it all. Not the best bike for each situation, but it did fine.
With an 07 Honda shadow aero I'm happy, I'm 6 foot 171 pounds, I'm 18 and riding for 2 years. She sounds great with cobra streetrods!
I'm looking for a beginner bike, and I really like the Shadow
My first bike was an '02 Shadow Spirit. If you like the looks, and the cruiser ergonomics, I say go for it. They're great rides.
I just bought an "05" Honda 750 Shadow Spirit and enjoy it a lot on or off the freeway .
had a 1985 shadow 700. loved that bike. you're making me want another...
2005 Shadow aero is my first bike, i love it.
Sure you could but why? Yamaha Raiders are out for a decent price and at 1854cc (1900) they rock. Rented a V-45 magna in Thailand for a day and no bottom end torque like a big v-twin.
LOL he had his turn signal on while you were passing him on the shoulder. i guess you didn't see it. Great video!
Yes, that's why you use your blinkers, also why you stay in the lanes, emergency shoulder is not a lane, just saying
Am I mistaken, or did he criticize the driver at the on ramp for not using a turn signal when he himself failed to use one?
I'm 5'6" .. 160 lbs. This sounds perfect ! Returning rider .60 yrs old. Excellent health.
Dude, a frickin 500 is probably big enough for you tbh
so I think I can say it is. I am 330lbs 6' 5" and got my 09 aero up to 105 downhill. it's small/slow but bulletproof. 5700 miles on the odometer got it at 3100 miles.
I had an 2001 Honda shadow as my first bike back when i was 17-21. Affordable, ENOUGH power, comfort, sounds/looks kinda like a Harley. It CAN do road trips, even if you have two riders and cargo. That said, there are better bikes for prolonged high speed, highway rides. Eventually, i moved up to a triumph tiger 800, and i love it. There will always be a special place in my heart for the "little" shadow.
I’ve ridden highway comfortably with my 250gz 😂 anyone could tell ya a 750 would keep up with traffuc
I have a 02 750 ACE and I specifically bought it to ride to Virginia and back. I ride 80 the whole way "2 hr ride" and it does fine. Just wish it had a windshield
I had a 2012 phantom. Great comfortable bike, but it tops out at 88mph and take a long time to get there. Passing someone who's doing 70+ is a bit of an effort. The bike is best suited for roads marked for 65 or less. It's a great City and back road bike for sure.I sold it a year after I bought it and moved up to the Honda Fury, which I've had for the last 5 years, also a great bike for everything, and now I'm upgrading to the Valkyrie.
Andrew T agreed, I had an 05 shadow and it was very unhappy trying to pass at highway speeds and anything over 70, plus my speedo was inaccurate after 65 anyway.
I keep hearing different stories about these mph…
I like big bikes,I would never ride anything smaller than this 750 Shadow,looks like a pretty sound,and juat heavy enough to tour comfortable,or ride around the city...I may buy one like it.
Good ride, God bless you.
Love my shadow phantom 750, except when I'm riding straight into the wind. Then I really miss my '95 CBR 600.
01 spirit yea I feel ya. I miss my 05 600rr. But it’s fun and I’m riding
3:30 he did have his light on
Yup
That Bike is a nice Cruiser, and like all Honda’s it starts every single time, quality and dependability says a lot about any manufactured product!
I have a 2007 Honda rebel 250. I'm 5'7 and about 200 pounds. I find it hard to do more than 65 on the bike. It's only got 8000 miles on it. Don't get me wrong. I love the bike. It looks good. Sounds good. And rides good. But I can't get on the highway with it because I can't keep up with right lane traffic. Really wanting an ace 750 bad.
Thanks for the review! (Just getting back on bikes after years away)
Kinda off subject here, just wondering what kinda helmet your using? Very little wind noise in recording.
Lack of displacement will mean my 6ft2 205lbs will make for a harder life on that 750. 1100 Shadow had to work hard 2 up. Getting a 750cc might be better suited with a moped.
Yes, the 750 is big enough to cruise on, however, by adding a stage 1 mod, more hp and more importantly, more torque, at the rear wheel, can be had.
My old vstar 650 carried me for years. I'm sure this will be just fine! I'm 5"11 and 250 pounds!
Just bought a 2006 model. Crazy nice. 5',3" - 136lbs. Hahaha
Should I get a Honda Shadow for a beginner bike? I really want a motorcycle and I dont know which one to get.
bubbas87ss how tall are you/weight? My first bike was a shadow 750 spirit it's perfect. My wife can ride as well doesn't have a problem. I'll be sad when I sell it in the future.
In 1970 my 650 BSA was a great highway cruiser. At one point I went on a three month tour! I rode with a friend on a 650 Triumph. If there is a question about modern 750 motorcycles, they must not be designed very well.
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Yeah honestly a 600cc is the biggest anyone ever needs practically. Anything bigger is just because you like it. And anyone could probably use a 400 as long as they're doing no more than a few highway miles if they want the higher mileage.
My Virago 535 does 110mph, though at that speed the wind tries to rip you off the bike. It could cruise at 75mph all day. Like you said, 400cc up and you're fine.
MotorBikeFu I had a 1995 Virago 535 I sold last week.... I'm a pretty big guy 6' 240 pounds, and that thing had no balls in 5th gear. It was pretty tough going 55-60mph. I toped it out a couple weeks ago at 88mph. It took all it had but i defiantly needed a bigger bike. Going to get a shadow tomorrow. Defiantly need the extra power I did not feel comfortable passing someone on the highway at 70mph. It was wound out doing that.
That sounds like your 535 was knackered. Mine was like that when I bought it. The Shadow is my favorite bike though, and you're going to love that.
slash2jimi I have a suzuki gz250 and do a 45-50 mph 30 minute commute and it doesn't strain. Sounds like your bike was having some mechanical problems because my 250cc bike tops out at about the same as yours was. Maybe the chain or something wasn't clean or lubricated properly.
Tyler Sanders I have an 800 Suzuki Intruder and can't imagine needing anything bigger than that. I have ridden 600 cc bikes before and was still more than enough power. So yes, a 750 is plenty big for a grown man.
I have the honda shadow black widow 750 cc and I am very happy with it. I only experience little strong wind in chest area when I ride on Hwy. Maybe I should look in installing a wind shield but otherwise is a great bike.
If that motor is stock 85 mph is about it. Stock the bike lacks power .Yea on the highway the motor is pretty much screaming at 65, 70 mph. That said, add on aftermarket exhaust, rejet the carbs to 120 rear cylinder, 116 front, k&N air filter and open up the airbox. Replace the rear sprocket with a 39 tooth( some go lower)and you got a different animal! Passing power GREATLY improved and now you can hit 100 mph. Great little starter bike!!
Shadow 750s have all been shaft drive for several years now. 750 Aeros have always been shaft drive. There are no sprockets to change on the bike in this video.
750 ace probably... i have 1998 vt750 ace and it does over 110... but i do have most of those mods except the sproket not sure about. i also have kenda enduro tires never go bad! but 750 should do close to 120 top speed.... a vt600 shadow i heard tops out at 80to 90 mph tho.... maybe your got those two confused? plus my friend owned the bike before me and he weighs 240 lbs and said he also went past 110 since that is where the speedometer stops counting lol
Anyone know what kind of handlebars they are?
Sure they’re stock bars. Like beach bar style.
I think this might be my first bike
Nathan Sloan it’s amazing
750 nice but like the 1100
How does the Shadow compare with a Rebel 250 in size? Not engine size but overall size.
I have a 250 and wouldn't mind a larger bike though I do still enjoy the Rebel.
That bike sounds great
I have a 09 Honda shadow and it does ok at highway speeds but on long road trips it's kinda pushing it. A 900cc or more would feel a lot more at home on the highway than the 750. But for most things the 750 is just fine
Ok so here is my question,Will the 750 shadow carry both of us, I'm 5'8" and 200lbs, she's maybe 140 lbs, I've been outta street bikes since I was in my early 20s, never rode cruisers before. I live 7 hours from my faince, I am in Canada she is in Washington state. There are some amazing roads between here and there, most would be jealous, not looking to rip down the interstate, I prefer the back roads. I am not 20 anymore and the crotch rocket stage of life has passed
I hope it can cruise ok at 65.
Unfortunately, many speed limited are 80 on the highway….wish we could see you cruise at that speed.
i have a 98 honda shadow ace 750 and do not like the what i call the bullhorn bars they were on the bike when i got her last summer its the red morone and cream colored one i mean it runs great and am planning a trip out west next summer did subcribe to your channel great info thanks
I am 250# and ride a 535 Virago long distance no problem.
I have the same bike 2001 750, it will do 100mph if you need. I put 25k on mine in 4 months
The answer is yes. Stupid questions exist; this is one of them.
It will do 110 mph Topped out ,mine is only registered for 100 but keeps climbing even after ,I'd say you made an accurate guess
like the videos, gotta 2012 shadow Phantom, love it, gets me from Lancaster to Chester county and back no problem.
What are you using as far as your microphone setup? Perfect noise cancelling. I'd really like to know.
had a 2006 honda shadow aero 750, my first bike and i loved it, had the carb rebuilt, with that being done both cylinders were firing off properly, before that, it was working with one cyl. and it went about 55 to 60 but after that it would fail to go faster
Forged Phoenix haha something wrong with your bike bro i have a 98 vt750 ace and it goes over 110.... the speedometer stops there but it keeps climbing. lol
Love you, Sean, and great videos; but at 3:46 you were riding illegally on the shoulder complaining about a car not signaling the right turn, and yet you passed the feed truck at 4:28 without signaling either one of your two lane changes.
750 is bigger than you think and it's good for both new and experienced riders 750 will run just as fast as most cars on the road if not a little bit faster my shadow has been up to 120 mph and still had more to go my car can only do about 105
I ride a stock 2000 honda shadow 750 aero everyday. I am 6'2 the bike handles good, rides good, and has enough speed and power for the highway.
and as far as speed I have had mine up to 105 and it was still climbing
The guy at the on ramp absolutely had his light on...
A 750 is more then enough, A friend of mine crossed Canada, PEI to Victoria Island two up on a Shadow 750. All their gear, Tents etc.... Didnt have a hiccup. I have a Vulcan 900 and it is also big enough. Both bike could use a 6th gear
Im very happy with mine , super economical on gas too, thx for the review