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People get so hostile, damn. Ride what you like, 750, 1100, 1450, etc. who cares? If you love it and you ride, its all good.
Insecure men crack me up
nailed it! i just bought a shadow 1988 1100 and i love it!
Amen. Went from a Yamaha Roadstar 1700, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, and Honda VTX 1800 over time back down to a Yammy V Star 1300. Started out when young with a Yammy 650 Special and Virago 750. At some point bikes got crazy big and heavy. And expensive. I think I got more pure enjoyment out of the Virago. Rode it all over, and over half the time with my wife on the back. And light enough to whip around anywhere on any surface. "Dropping" it never even crossed my mind.
I started on a 125 and had more fun than any guy coming up to me on a Harley saying I was riding a sewing machine somehow pissing THEMSELVES off because of what I ride makes sense. I ride a 750 now and just leave them at the lights when they talk shit and by the next light they don't say a word I'm 145 lbs at 6'1" I fly on a 750
@@JS-lw2lu I currently own a 1999 Yamaha virago XV 750, a 2002 Honda Shadow VT 750 spirit, and still have my first ever bike a Honda CBR 125R and sometimes it's way more fun to just jump on the little sportbike and boot around town or on the back roads banging through gears.
I got a 04 shadow 750 aero . I'm 6'3 280lbs. I've crossed country multiple times in comfort. Cruise all day on interstate at 70-80 mph . no issues. Keep up great work
Just takes a little bit more time to wind up the engine to get to speed. I had a W650 with power in the mid 20's hp. It could get up to speed but it took a little while to get there. My Warrior 1700 is like a F-15 Eagle on Afterburner. It will take off like a rocket. Unfortunately it wants to do that even in 20mph zones. It hates low speeds. It also loves gas stations.
+Exepat11: That Warrior wants to do what YOU want it to do.
It just does it effortlessly. Control your bike by controlling yourself.
john hanrahan You have not ridden a Warrior. It has a lot of power, it idles high, in school zones you have to coast in neutral because 1st gear will take you to 45mph in short order with very little throttle twist.
....then dont twist the throttle ya goob...DUH.
Neutral on idle is the only way to coast through School Zones and City 25mph zones to keep the cops at bay. It is like trying to keep an H2 down to parking lot speeds.
I bought a 06 750 shadow as my 1st bike at the beginning of this year. Couldn't be happier. At 6'3 over 300lb this bike is more then able to move me around. Ive rode my GFs Buell Blast as had alot of fun but there is nothing like the feeling of a cruiser for doing 100s of miles in a single day.
Most of the precious for anything below 1000 mL has to do with hatred of Japanese bikes. A modern 750 is way more powerful than any Harley of the 1970s or even 80s yet the Yahoo!’s still insist
That’s an awesome sticky note, great holding power.
Same thought...unsung hero of this video.
I wonder how many verses homie has littered around that neighborhood.
Exactly the comment I came here to see
@@connorhulegaard2012 lmfaooo I'm dead
This is what ppl are really here for.
One guy went around the world on a c 90 i do England to France on a 125 because that's all I can afford at the minute.
I once saw a guy pulling a broke down car with a honda 90. Rural road with no traffic and only had to go a couple miles to town.
I've put over 15,000 kms on my Honda CBR 125r and taken on trips spanning over 1000 kms before stopping for the day. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't go long distances on a 125. If anything you are more manly for sitting on a less comfortable less powerful bike and still making the trip. All the power to you bud. I ride a 750 now but still have my 125 and love riding it around.
Please read your post it before you start moving. That too is wisdom. Be safe.
No shit eh lol
I’ve been crushing it on my 06 Suzuki C50 boulevard. It’s my first bike and I got it in 2012. I’ve maintained it and learned a lot of working on it on my own. I have over 40,000 highway miles on it. It only had 3,000 when I got it.
Dang dude keep at it I hope to get that far on my shadow in terms of mileage.
I got over 55,000 miles on her when I traded it in. I got an 18 Yamaha bolt now. My first bike was built like a tank, and drove like a Cadillac. The bolt is just fun and nimble to ride.
Keep on riding and be safe.
05 C50T here. Excited to start riding it soon.
I'm 185 lbs. & my wife is 200+ lbs., we ride with the saddle bags full all the time & we can run 70+ MPH down the highway.
2 things I love about the Honda Shadow Arrow VT750 is it is shaft driven (I don't have to adjust the chain) & it is water cooled (it don't overheat in a Legion Riders Parade).
Same me and her are over 200 and double up on my 94 virago 750 no issues
just got a 03 honda shadow 750 ace in january and I got it repainted and got alot of new parts for it. Its my first bike i'm 5'5 its perfect! i took my endorsement and just got my motorcycle license
I have the 2016 Shadow Aero and I love it. It is a comfortable riding bike and I am also 6'2". I added the Windscreen and crash bar with highway pegs for the longer trips. I ride with a couple of veteran focused charities and it definitely handles the miles.
Seriously just buy whatever bike you want and feel comfortable on whatever it is, who cares
The only issue that I’ve ever witnessed was a smaller NEW rider with a road king. Dropped it at a red light; couldn’t pick it back up. I felt so bad for him, I got out, helped him get it back up as he drove away 😂
I’m friends with a guy who rode a Rebel 250 from central Tennessee to San Diego California, then north to Vancouver British Colombia, then east (clear across all of Canada) all the way to Newfoundland and finally back to Tennessee. It took him 2 months. I’ve done big trips like that in my Toyota Yaris but now I’d like to try it on 2 wheels, I’m really leaning towards the 750 Shadow
I have a 2009 Aero 750 that's taken me & my girlfriend through at least 10 states at 70 & 80 mph on the interstate in all kinds of weather with no problems...I've got other bigger bikes, but this 750 has certainly been plenty to ride all over the place...I added a tour pack & batwing fairing to mine & it actually looks like a big bike, but has the easy maneuvering of a smaller bike...I still ride it on the regs...I also have a 600 VLX that I've ridden across several states as well...
My first cruiser was a VT400. Shadows are brilliant. It was a big bike, but I still got it to 130km/hr without even a shiver. That's about 80 miles per hour and it wasn't at full throttle. It was comfortable and reliable and I loved it. Mine was a 2009 model and it was fuel injected. I don't know why the 750 wouldn't. I ride a seventy two now and it's too much fun.
The best motorcycle in the world (Japanese rules)
I’ve had from a Virago 535 to an ST1100. The 1100 was best for interstates and the 535 was a blast in town. You’re right about the 750.
Have a virago 535 right now, looking at a shadow 750 now
What kind of bikes had any more power back in the day, lets say in the late 50s and early 60s when people would take off on what they had and go on an adventure across America? If you could do it back then on something that was a large, heavy machine and the big motors had say 35-55 HP at the most. The 750 is by far plenty capable of doing whatever you need to use it for. It may not be as fast but it is plenty big to get the job done and it is definitely extremely dependable.
TBull Cajunbreadmaker yup. Even into the 80s most of my friends were doing huge 2 up rides on 750s! Amen!
I love my 750. I just got a Honda Shadow Phantom about 2 weeks ago. Its my first bike and I couldn't be happier!
I remember a friend doing serious road trips on a Kawasaki KZ440LTD back in '81-82.
TBull Cajunbreadmaker People also went 45, maybe 55 mph on the highways. It was normal to go that slow back then. 60mph then was like going 90 today.
So, the frame of mind back then was not that a 35hp motorcycle was slow, because it would've been very fast for it's time.
Exactly, man! People often just use it as an excuse to boost their ego and get a bigger bike, and then you have people like Ed March who's going from Alaska to Chille on a 90cc Honda Cub. It's all about the attitide. If you wanna travel even that beater 250 you bought a suspiciously low price will do the trick.
OMG, I haven't ridden for over 20 years. I just bought a red Honda 750 2003 ace with 7500 miles on it. I really like the look and sound. Took a minute for me to get used to the way you sit on a cruiser. I love it! Who makes the best detail products these days?
I just bought a 2003 Shadow Spirit VT750 a couple of weeks ago and I REALLY like it. My girlfriend and I just took a 200 mile trip on it this weekend and the bike had NO PROBLEMS hauling both of us all the way at 70 mph down the interstate.
How much did you pay ?
Have a Sportster 883 custom and runs well and very manageable. Been on long rides with comfort. Just added a touring seat double up!
E Villarreal about to buy that as a first bike how would you describe it reliability wise?
MusicNTempo I’ll just say this, the Harley 883 sportster is a real comfortable ride.... but I’m looking to get a Honda shadow 750 phantom...
I had a Honda VT500 Shadow and loved that thing.. Sold it due to back problems, not caused by the bike.. AM thinking about getting a VT750 Shadow and this video is making a very good case for it... I'm 76 but still have that boyish desire for riding a bike..
Thanks for the video. What are you using to record? I like the clarity.
Im 230 lbs (105kg) and 6,06 feet (185cm). My 2007 Shadow 750 Spirit is comfortable for my frame. Light and easy to ride.Great around town,and more than capable on the highway. Its not that great for riding with the passenger, but other than that it has everything anyone could ever want: great looks,great fuel economy,incredibly reliable and cheap to maintain.Ive taken it to some rough places:gravel roads,forest trails,droped it while riding 20mph,and this thing didnt leak a single drop of oil or ever refused to start.
The only bike i would change to is vtx1300.
What is your inseam? I’m 6’6” w/ a 36” inseam and I’m worried about being cramped if I buy a shadow.
I have a 2008 Boulevard C50 with a 800 cc engine. It has a hard time on the highway due to the high rpm's. Any suggestions?
What do you think about the 2018 boulevard C50T? I'm 6'3" at 211lbs.
I live in Northern Thailand with lots of mountains and steep inclines and declines. Do you think that would be a good bike for me in this area?
We did the Dragon last year. Did it on my wife's Burgman 650. Not a single complaint. Traveled with a blackbirds and a 1800 wing. 650 never strained or complained. I'd do it again too.
thats only cause they were being polite and didnt wanna walk off & leave yo ass.
My buddy rode a burgman across USA and central America.He owns a bike shop and could pick any bike.That scooter is fast and capable.
Nothing wrong with the Burgman 650. If I was after a Maxiscooter, that's the one I'd pick.
I just bought a 1998 Honda Shadow ACE with 3,600 miles on it. This thing rides so smooth. I'm 245lbs & this bike moves just fine, anywhere. I cruise through neighborhoods at slow speed just because i like to, & on my way to & from work I often do 10mph over the 50mph speed limit with more than enough gear & throttle to hit the freeway doing 90mph.
I've only rode 4 other bikes & a 250cc scooter,... I absolutely love the feel, & style of these bikes. I've driven faster bikes, but my Honda Shadow 750 is a keeper for sure! If you've never driven one of these, you should. & it's a Honda, Honda's run forever.
I did a 4k trip on a 250 vstar other than lagging on the continental divide had zero issues one oil change and tire change (was worn before I set out) texas to redding to fort brag to san diego back to texas...was the first bike I owned did upgrade sold it what i bought it for.
I started on an 09 Shadow. I think it was a great bike and I miss cruising around on it. I'd own one again in a heartbeat.
Rode my '07 KLR650 last year from Arizona to Kentucky in under two days. I'm 6'2". A slightly taller windshield and a throttle lock would have been cool, but it was fine and a fun trip.
You don't need a liter bike to get out there and go places. Ride what 'ya got.
very cool vid! We bought our son a 2008 Honda Shadow 750 Spirit. a little more raked out like a chopper and no windshield. He loves it! So far has ridden it across 5-6 states over the past few years. Other than he is 6'4" and needs some apes to help his back...the bike itself has all the power and cruising you need. And handle? It handles like a DREAM coming off my softail or Ultra Limited. Tons of bike - power, style, Honda reliability - for VERY little money!
Very little money to buy, so for the same outlay of cash someone else might drop for a much bigger bike, you can have the motorcycle that can easily go cross country, AND have thousands and thousands of miles of great experience, as opposed to just spending more money for a bigger bike and being limited in riding.
Solocanoe wish I had parents like that...my parents never bought me anything!
$4,000 Sportster, and $16,000 spent on road trips over time. Not a bad way to get by until the right deal falls into our lap for something bigger.
When I was a little kid you rarely saw a bike bigger than a 350 on the street. My Silverado 650 is perfect for me.
As someone who is thinking of starting to ride. I have been to cycle shops all over Lancaster Pennsylvania and have yet to ride. But sitting on the bikes I have felt the most comfortable on the new Rebel and also the 750 shadow. I am just worried the Shadow may be a bit to heavy for me to have as a first bike. Do you think it is wiser to start on the Rebel 500 that felt good holding up and sitting or going with the Shadow and growing into it. I can flat foot both bikes easily. If it helps with the advice I am 5"8 240 lbs with a small inseam. A fellow Lancaster resident could use some advice thanks
Love you guys!...my nxt bike will come from you, i live on the other side of the state in washington county, and am will to make the small joirney across because of the good mannered people ive been watching on your channnel the last couple weeks...so when im ready for bike number 2 in my garage, ill definately call you up!....love the test ride vids, god bless and b safe!
Would you consider a Yamaha Stryker a good beginner bike ?
had a honda magna 750.....dallas texas area.....first solo trip went to st pete florida, then solo to Denver Colorado.... then one more distance trip to Colorado with some guys to hit the rockies for a week. excellent trip all the way around!!!
I bought the Phantom last summer and been riding ever since. It's a good bike being my first so if you are looking to start riding this is much better than a Rebel!
FYERFlGHTER
I just got a Phantom for my first bike too. I'm loving it. I'm probably speaking for myself but I bought a cruiser to cruise. If I wanted to speed I would have gone with a sports bike. 750 is plenty of power for cruising
FYERFlGHTER what’s wrong with the rebel?
Marlinspike Mate Nothing is for a beginner rider. You will outgrow it very quickly but the best thing is you can sell it for what you paid for.
@Jason Ippolito the new Rebels top out around 95 and the Shadows go over 100. The Shadow is a bigger bike too.
Like it,does it compare well with the Suzuki c50? Seems the price is a premium over the boulevard model
I love my Honda Shadow VT750 Aero, It weighs about 1,000 pounds lighter than my Honda Goldwing Interstate & still runs down the highway @ 70+ with both me & my wife on it & the saddle bags full, that is 550+ Lbs. We have never not kept up on a American Legion Riders run, the only draw back is it is not as comfortable on 500+ mile runs as the Goldwing.
Just got a 2011 Shadow Aero 750 (fuel injected) - I absolutely love it. It looks damn cool and sounds great. I see why people love these bikes.
Super comfortable riding position. Take a little while to get used to the peg position if you come from sport bikes.
I love that these Shadows were still made in Japan too.
I just finished a 2,000 mile trip around Idaho/Montana/Oregon on my 700cc MT07 and it was EXCELLENT. You really don't need a bigger bike for touring!
yep I had a KX1982 750 kawasaki lover it I has a 1980s vulcan 750 loved it I have driven plenty of hondas like this one and they are great bikes . today I drive a classic Kawasaki 1985 classix Elininator for city riding and love it
A 750 was a large displacement bike at one time. Definitely not a beginner bike.
Would you recommend this bike for a newbie? I ride a 300cc sport bike for now,but a cruiser MIGHT be in my future,..but not ready to jump to a Harley Superlow 883,..though that might eventually be the goal. Another 'step up" bike I'd consider would be a V-Star 650 Classic,..if one can be found! Your thoughts on that?
I used to ride a 175 Honda everywhere I went in California, all over it and even cross country if I needed to. Now I ride a 1987 Honda 700 Super Magna and it runs great with one or two people on it, with plenty of power in reserve when it is needed. Bought it for 1000.00 and spent another four or five hundred and it is looking like brand new. Now it is a keeper, that I plan to run to Sturgis and Daytona on it, next year.
I just got my Shadow Aero 2022 and i love it planning on taking a trip during the summer that will be going from Colorado to Texas, and yes its a 750
I've had several Shadows, the last a 1998 1100cc. Just bought a 750c Magna 4 cyl. I love the bike, but I"m 70 years old, not as strong as I used to be and this Magna weighs 550 lbs. Probably would've been better off just getting a 750 Shadow. UPDATE: I've had the Magna for about a week and there are no problems with the extra weight. If anything, the Magna seems easier to ride.
Awesome,my Dad had all the Gold Wings "75 GL1000 up through the 1500. Then sold the Wing and found an 83 V65 Magna in good shape when he quit riding long distances. His 75 year old legs couldn't handle the weight of the Wing anymore. Here's to many more happy safe years of riding.
Thanks MrCR500AF! Props for your Dad continuing to ride! Hope both of you also have many more years of safe and fun riding.
Maybe the Magna would be easier to ride because the weight is lower to the ground. I know that my Yamaha Royal Star (also a V4) was incredibly heavy with the weight much higher than the Magna.
olsmokey You're exactly right. The Magna handles better. I love how it feels in tight curves. I couldn't be happier with this bike. I'll never own anything else.
The royal star engine was greatly detuned/retuned cutting horsepower and adding low rpm torque,should have just left it a V-max motor in my opinion. would have been great.
i'm very lean (140 lbs) at 5'10" but i lift heavy, i'm very strong. what's the best for me? considering i want to learn riding and i plan on keeping my bike for long. is iron 883 good?
I bought a new 1976 550f Honda. I added a Vetter fairing. I was traveling five hours each way on weekends on the interstate. My buddies were riding Wings. I could stay with them by using more RPMs. The only complaint, was the mileage. Averaged 37 mpg only because it was working harder at highway speeds. Eventually switched to a Wing, but for the majority of my riding, the smaller bike was a better choice. I was averaging 12,000 miles a year.
My shadow 750 is perfect and reliable. For xcountry I would recommend a new seat. Performance drops with all your gear on there though so that’s a factor too.
Can anyone chime in on comps/ recommendations between a newer say any fuel injected shadow 750 vs the slightly older shadow 1100
Im looking at my first bike and I’m really interested in a shadow spirit in one of these variations. I’m 5 ft 10 215 will probably only ever solo ride.
Longest bike I had in my possession and only bike I got a speeding ticket on was a NTV650, shaftdrive, v-twin, 55hp, 100k+ miles... I'd have to say plenty of fun on that bike, in a different way to my fun speed triple
I got a honda rebel 250 had about 3 months looking for something bigger im only 5'8 what would be good kinda cheap bike i really like the shadow
What kind of floorboards are on this bike?
Put some Vance and Hines Shortshots and the shadows sound great imo
MysticShadow94/ Pubg that's exactly what I did and it sounds awesome! On my old 2009 Honda shadow aero!
Yeah and get a headache after 100 miles. AND make all the cagers hate you for making so much noise.
I have a 1993 yamaha virago 750 v twin with a shaft its air cooled witch really is the only downfall about it but it is my first one and I love it I can cruse 70 at 4500 rpm in 4th and it has 5 gears perfect bike for beginners getting ready for an outta state trip with her can't wait
Looking to get my first. Shadow or Rebel if I’m going to be doing a lot of city driving but also want to cruise? I love to drive and that’ll no doubt translate directly to cruising on my first motorcycle. I’ve driven cross country six times already in my small cars. So the ability to cruise comfortably is an absolute must.
What is the going price on a used bike like that? I haven't ridden since 1987, and I'm thinking about getting another bike, but I don't want to spend a lot of money.
First I'd like to say that I've learned a lot from ur videos with different bikes my question is I'm first time rider wat do u recommend ppl tell me to start with Harley its not twitchy like the sport bikes let me know what u think
I have a 01 shadow 750 ace and a 83 shadow 750 (idk what trim) thinking about putting nitrous on one of them just for shits and giggles.
I have a 1984 Honda vt700c "Shadow". It has plenty of power to get me around. I use it as my main source of transportation. Work, groceries, and visiting people. 50 mpg is great too. A 700 - 750 is a good size.
Bought my 07 spirit last year as my first bike, it’s super easy to ride. I love it.
Literally just got a 2002 Shadow ACE 750, my very first bike. Can't get enough of it:)
Hell yeah, man. Me too 😁
Thanks for the video glad you were talking about the riding gear... I only have a buddy 50cc 2-stroke scooter right now.. getting back into riding.. I do about 45-50 on level ground.. I just purchased a textile motorcycle jacket on Amazon for $65... It's windproof waterproof... And it's got slide protection.. it has armor in the elbows shoulders and back... I'm going to be purchasing a pair of the same brand riding pants.. has armor in the hips and knees... I wear minimum a half helmet 100% of the times.. and I have a L-2 . Open face helmet with slide down clear shield and slide down Sun lens.. that I am now wearing more and more. (I don't like full face helmets) .. I'm 63yo now and I don't bounce well 😜.. I definitely will be purchasing a Honda Shadow 750 this spring
A friend of mine just got an 05.. his first bike. I thought it might be too much at first but I was surprised by how manageable it was when I test rode it for him. Very tame. I rode a rebel250 for years and have a vt500ft now. Was ammused by the 500 actually being faster.. and it's nothing crazy either. Just higher revving and higher compression. Lighter as well.. and taller. Homie was actually more intimidated by mine. Mostly due to the height.
He's already looking into bobbing it. Sorry but those crazy fenders gotta go lol.
Back in the 90s I rode a 1000 mile trip and multiple 500 mile trips on a Honda 750. Not comfortable on the seat, but the bike did fine. I've been kinda jonesing for one of those Shadows. It's the closest thing Honda makes to the Magna, with it's shaft drive and liquid cooling. I wish they would bring the Magna back.
Thinking about trading in my 2004 1100 Honda Shadow Spirit with 49,000 miles, on a 2015 Honda Shadow Aero Base with 1,100 miles. What can I expect?
Just a question. I’m 330lb 6 foot. Should I go bigger?
I want a Phantom but there are no cheap Phantoms around me, all of them cost around or above $4k atm, last year i saw a lot from $3k or lower, they flew away once the new year came though.
I used to have a 1987 Honda Super Magna which is only 700cc's and it had power to spare. It came from the factory with 80 HP which is plenty for a 529 lb bike.
Ham ster , I had one too. Very Pretty bike, nimble and fast enough for someone like me, 5'5".
I wish my son didn't sell it.
What's the difference between Spirit, and Arrow and the normal Honda 750
What a good lookin bike! Thanks for the vid Sean! 👌😎🇬🇧
I have a 98 ace 750. Got it with 30k on it a while back. It now has 67k with no issues. It is a great bike and keeps up with the big bikes no problem.
as a 17 year old im 6 foot 1 172 pounds been on a 125 the past year and a half is this a good bike for me to get never been on anything bigger then a old 250
Can u compare the shadow 750 vs vulcan 800 and sporster
I’m 27 currently looking into getting my first motorcycle. My motorcycle license has been burning a whole in my pocket since 2019 feb .. buttttttttttttt everything is so expensive lol but found this bike glad I found ur channel when I first wanted a bike big help
Honda Shadow 750 is my next bike. I'm a new rider learning on a cheap 250 but when I get 4-5 grand saved up I'll be on the lookout.
How much do you sell Hondas shadows aero for
I've done Sydney to Perth on a Ninja 250cc. Perfectly doable, but not the most comfortable thing to do it on!
What's a decent traveling bike for 2 people over 200lbs that isn't a Harley?
I had a Shadow Ace 650 or something like that I couldn't remember. It could barely keep up on the highway doing 75. I now have a valk and couldn't be happier.
I've had many bikes including an 1800 roadstar, but my all time favorite was my 750 shadow aero. It was the best handling and most fun bike I ever had. The worst bike I ever had was a 1300 Honda
Why was that the worst
VT1100 ist the best option between small capacities and large road cruisers. Suitable for everything. The 750 is also great, but for me the 1100 provides more excitement after test drives.
I had an 04 750 Shadow Aero, i have an 05 Harley Superglide now. Totally different machines. The Shadow was a really reliable bike, but after a full day in the saddle,300 miles or so, my butt was sore. Ran across a deal on the Harley , and I'm not a biker, much more comfortable for a long ride. Loved my Hondas rode them for years. way cheaper to work on too. Took about a month to get used to the Harley, didn't like it at first!
I have tons of 750 Shadows around me but theres also a Shadow Sabre that looks CLEAN for the same exact price that I really love. Its 1100cc though.
A few years ago, I was visiting a friend from out of state, riding my 05 Shadow Spirit 750. For some reason, he really wanted to go to Game Stop and his wife was out with their car, so he asked if I'd give him a ride on the bike. He was probably 200 pounds and I'm about 150. It was a little scary having someone heavier than me on the back, but we made it just fine, there and back.
Sooo, im 191cm ( around 6,2 i think it is ) and i want a comfy cruiser. I like a fat (Wide) looking bike, but dont have enough experience to ride heavy ones. What should i look for to buy?
You should try out a Honda VTX 1300. It's an AWESOME bike that has a nice WIDE stance and a lot of power. Or check out the VTX 1800. I've owned both and I'm only 5'9 and weigh 175 lbs and had no problems handling either one of them, even though I'm not that much of an experienced rider.
I'm 55 never owned a brand new car in my life my first new vehicle was a Honda 750 American classic edition when it came out in 1998 my second new vehicle I bought new was a 1999 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 I now own a 2002 Honda VTX 1800S . I have owned a Harley but prefer Honda's and Yamahas
is it true what they say about Hondas?
4:46 this right here is why we need to preach situational awareness and always being alert while riding. Too many riders become complacent and cocky, and that there could cost any one of us dearly.
My 2017 Rebel 500 is perfect all around, and im 5'11. This bike for damn sure.
I currently Drive in 01 Shadow 750 spirit.. I am looking into the 2019 Honda Shadow Aero... Or Phantom. any benefits of going with the Aero instead of the Phantom?
I don't know about one benefitting more than the other..its just Aero and Phantom differences are only aesthetics. Phantom has the blackout treatment, shorter fenders and more of a drag style bar, Aero has the classic fenders that cover more tire...more chrome, and beach bars.
I just bought a 2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 yesterday ! The first bike I bought in over 20 years and I'm a 20 year re-entry rider and I think this bike will be PERFECT, not to mention I got it from a very honest church member who made sure to have a quality bike out if his name was the last on the pink slip. He invested over $2k into it and was as nice as could be.
I just got my first bike. A 2000 Honda Shadow 750. I love it so far and look forward to riding this summer
I had one of these when I lived in Connecticut. It was more than enough power for cruising the twisties through the mountains in the Northwest Corners of Litchfield County, some of the best cycle roads I've ever ridden.
in my country the cc limit for a bike is 150cc.... when i hear you people saying 600/650/750 cc bikes are not enough to daily i can only imagine what you guys would say if you ride one of our bikes :p
Faisal Fardin What kind of sick twisted country do you live in?!
Our country also has a lot of long distance drives like I drive 1 hour to work if there’s no traffic
If I still lived in the city I would be happy to ride my 150 or 50 cc scooter to work, unfortunately now I have to ride 60 miles a day on a 70mph highway so I have to take the 750cc shadow to keep up.
My biggest problem with most 750's is the frames aren't built big enough I feel cramped up on some smaller ones.
I was very pleased wtih my 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 900.
6'2 and 300lbs .. what about vtx1300 first riding
Good used 750 Shadows are all over the place for a few thousand dollars. It's one of the best values out there for a used cruiser. I have an '98 Shadow Ace.
2500 3000 get you a great low mile bike .
I just picked up a 98 shadow Ace for $1200 with 11k miles on it. Guy was moving and needed it gone.
Just got a 2002 shadow 750 for $1000
Me a 2002 ace, and 650 v-strome love them both !
Probably the best beginner bikes out there these days.