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.
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.
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.
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).
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'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.
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
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’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.
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.
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
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 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.
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'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.
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 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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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..
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.
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
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 have a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 classic, but I’ve always wanted a shadow ever since riding my buddies in high school. It’s just such a smooth and comfortable bike.
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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
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.
I got my Shadow Spirit 750 back in 07 with 536 miles on it now I have a little over 30,000 on it never a problem other than regular maintenance mine's red I call her my cherry
I downsized from an Electra glide to 900 vulcan. I could ride Harley for four or five hrs no fatigue. Two hours tops on vulcan before fatigue sets in. Like they say size matters.
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.
The best 750 Honda ever made was the air cooled Nighthawk 750. Inline 4 just gave this bike plenty of power and speed. and it still looked like a typical UJM which was good looking in it's own right.
I had a 700 nighthawk and loved it. I also had a 2000 magna 750 and there was no comparison. The magna was amazing and in my opinion was a much better bike. Plus the sound of the v4 just sings to me.
These days people pay upwards of $25,000 for a bike weighing 900 pounds with huge fairings and tour packs and never even go on overnight trips. And terrified to get off asphalt or concrete onto grass or dirt. Makes 'em feel cool, I reckon. To each his own.
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 am 70 now started riding a honda 50 in 1962 sears sold mopads the piston was the same size as a quarter they also sold a scooter called a compact and a cruiser and a 125 cc bike and 250 cc which was the biggest bike they sold . Honda 300 dream was considered a big bike in the 60's and someone that had a 650 BSA or triumph or 750 Norton had a sure enough big bike and in the 60's the Harley sportsters.
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.
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.
First bike I got. Honda Shadow Sabre 2005. The one with Flames you actually did a video ride on. Its an 1100... tha k God I did. Anything less would not be enough for me
Back in around August, A buddy of mine came to town and we both hopped on my 750 and cruised town for multiple trips. The shadow 750 can do 2up with 250+lb riders, with relative ease to boot. Sure if you are always 2up, you may want(need) more power, but as an occasion, it's just fine. As for just me, its more than perfect, I don't think ill ever get rid of my shadow.
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!
They probably kept the carb because it helped keep the cost low, which the the biggest selling point of these, and the dual carb set to is bullet proof. I'm a year round rider in the Midwest. Let me attest to the reliability of my 99 750 ace. I run high octane, preferably non ethanol. Seafoam octane boost mix i do every month or so. I adjust my idle speed knob up for colder weather, lower in the heat, stay around 1100. That's high for mine. Single pin can run as low as 900 but you Starve the valves. I run 950 at bike meets. Below 50 degrees is the only time i have to pull my choke. Works like a charm. Mines modded with more on the way.
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.
I own a Honda VT 750 S , the chain drive version , and find it a delightfully easy bike to ride , service and clean . As you say, anything bigger is excessive .
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.
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.
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!!!
100% correct! I have a 2001 HondaS hadow ACE VT750 . It is all I need. It will cruise all day at 70-75 mph. How fast do you need to go. Everytime I think of selling it, Itake it for a ride. ONE complaint....the '01 came with chain drive, I prefer shaft drive. I love beating Corvetttes off the line !!
I've had many bikes including the CB 750 but in all truthfulness had my best fun on a HONDA 5504 one has to take into account your weight height ect and how that configures with the bike
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.
I'm '6"4 156 pounds I love the Honda Shadow. I don't need anything bigger the 500cc to be honest. It's all I have to be a man I need the biggest bike and motor combo there is
5:40 They have been fuel injected for longer than 2012 and forward. At least 2009 but probably even longer. EDIT: I think i have found the problem. Apparently they weren't fuel injected in America until 2011 but in Europe(where i live) there was a fuel injected version in 2008.
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've had my 2014 Honda Shadow 750 Spirit just over a year now and after over 3000 trouble free miles I can't say anything bad about it. Be tween me and my wife, we're just over the 400 pound mark and that bike scoots us around just fine highways and byways. Dont get me wrong, I'll have a Harley someday. But I'll never regret the 750 for my first bike. Anything on 2 wheels is gonna be fun, just get out and ride free!
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
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
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.
Personally when dealing with luggage, long trips and especially high altitudes, I wont go under 1000CC. Even my VT1100 Shadow lost about half its meager horsepower over 8000 FT of altitude. My 2014 DL 1000 does great even at high altitude, you notice the power loss, but it isnt WFO at 8K to keep up with traffic like my Shadow 1100 was. (yes I know carbs make an difference over FI in altitude comp, but so does brute HP). I hate being stuck behind a damn RV at 8000+ Ft in a mountain pass and having to follow it through cool roads at 20 MPH because you dont have the power to pass. At sea level- Denver, a 750 would be fine.
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
Small displacement bikes get bounced all over the road by Semis on the highway. They are certainly more fun in town. An updated Magna 750 would be really nice.
I was always hearing the same story of smaller bikes getting bounced around on the interstate by "Semis" before I ended up buying an Aero 750. Being 6' 0" and between 200-250 over these past 6 years averaging 5000 miles a year many of those interstate... I can say not once was I bounced around helplessly! Maybe aftermarket weight and the great feel switching to Pirelli tires provided is the difference? My money is on the fact I do all the passing!?!?
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.
Then they are awesome. Ton of highway miles on a Honda Magna V30, 500 cc. Great for use at highway speed, and super fuel efficient. I enjoyed the hell out of it all the way from North Carolina to Sturgis twice, and I bought it used.
The Harley Davidson guy that told me I couldn't do it irritated me. I told him he was riding the wrong motorcycle, and my 30 year old Honda was far more reliable than his 'modern' HD. He thought I was kidding. I brought him back some beautiful 8X10 glossy pics, and he threw me out of his shop permanently. Absolutely worth it. So much so I did it again a year later on that same Honda Magna V30. Great motorcycle.
I went across the country (Canada) on a Virago 750. And the only reason I went up from the 400 was that I was being blown all over the road with a big crosswind. I even did 5000 miles one summer on a Kawa 90, but THAT was a bit small for the highway... Oh, and I've discovered I HATE fuel injection: It means you cannot wait til the bike's stuttering and switch over to reserve, you have to trust a fuel gauge/light. I don't trust a fuel gauge/light.
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?
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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.
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!
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.
Please read your post it before you start moving. That too is wisdom. Be safe.
No shit eh lol
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
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.
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
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’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.
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
This motorcycle is more powerful than some cars from the 70s.
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.
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'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 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 ?
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.
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...
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...
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.
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 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!
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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.
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 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.
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..
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.
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'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.
The best motorcycle in the world (Japanese rules)
I have a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 classic, but I’ve always wanted a shadow ever since riding my buddies in high school. It’s just such a smooth and comfortable bike.
Brunswick Me to New Orleans La. on a 500cc Yamaha Virago back in 1986. It never missed a stroke. You can't kill a metric bike.
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.
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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.
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?
A 750 was a large displacement bike at one time. Definitely not a beginner bike.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Literally just got a 2002 Shadow ACE 750, my very first bike. Can't get enough of it:)
Hell yeah, man. Me too 😁
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'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
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.
Solocanoe
56,000 miles on a 2002 Honda shadow spirit with only normal maintenance. Great bike and I'm 6'5" also.
My wife and I own a 250 rebel, a 750 shadow, and an 1800 VTX. The 250 gets the most seat time. The 750 is just about perfect for everyday riding.
I got my Shadow Spirit 750 back in 07 with 536 miles on it now I have a little over 30,000 on it never a problem other than regular maintenance mine's red I call her my cherry
I downsized from an Electra glide to 900 vulcan. I could ride Harley for four or five hrs no fatigue. Two hours tops on vulcan before fatigue sets in. Like they say size matters.
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 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.
americans > bike = less than 600. Americans > cars = bigger than 2.0 liter.
Eu > bikes = Bigger than 750. Eu > cars = less than 1.6 liter.
The best 750 Honda ever made was the air cooled Nighthawk 750. Inline 4 just gave this bike plenty of power and speed. and it still looked like a typical UJM which was good looking in it's own right.
The UJM were the Triumph and Norton killers. Standard Neutral seating position. Good power and reliability. The Nighthawk is a CLASSIC.
I had a 700 nighthawk and loved it. I also had a 2000 magna 750 and there was no comparison. The magna was amazing and in my opinion was a much better bike. Plus the sound of the v4 just sings to me.
I'd argue the best Honda 750 would be the 750 interceptor but that's just me
MrCR500AF Another sweet bike! Even the 800 and later the 1200 models. Didn't Honda also have a V Superbike in the 1000cc area?
yes they did,I own one, 84 1000 interceptor
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.
Strongest sticky note I have ever witnessed.
These days people pay upwards of $25,000 for a bike weighing 900 pounds with huge fairings and tour packs and never even go on overnight trips. And terrified to get off asphalt or concrete onto grass or dirt. Makes 'em feel cool, I reckon. To each his own.
Just bought a 2015 shadow aero 750 I love it!! It’s my first bike ever. Perfect starter!
Lol I just bought a 2008 750 aero with 1694 miles
Im buying a 03 with 15k on it today fr 1000 bucks
Don't need anything else . bet
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 am 70 now started riding a honda 50 in 1962 sears sold mopads the piston was the same size as a quarter they also sold a scooter called a compact and a cruiser and a 125 cc bike and 250 cc which was the biggest bike they sold . Honda 300 dream was considered a big bike in the 60's and someone that had a 650 BSA or triumph or 750 Norton had a sure enough big bike and in the 60's the Harley sportsters.
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.
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.
After watching that guy who rode a 105cc from sydney to himalayas to london.... im convince i wont need anything bigger than 400cc.
First bike I got. Honda Shadow Sabre 2005. The one with Flames you actually did a video ride on. Its an 1100... tha k God I did. Anything less would not be enough for me
Back in around August, A buddy of mine came to town and we both hopped on my 750 and cruised town for multiple trips. The shadow 750 can do 2up with 250+lb riders, with relative ease to boot. Sure if you are always 2up, you may want(need) more power, but as an occasion, it's just fine. As for just me, its more than perfect, I don't think ill ever get rid of my shadow.
I believe ride what you can handle period ...........That bike is a great EDR .
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.
I just bought a Honda Shadow Spirit today
Thanks for the reviews!
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!
They probably kept the carb because it helped keep the cost low, which the the biggest selling point of these, and the dual carb set to is bullet proof. I'm a year round rider in the Midwest. Let me attest to the reliability of my 99 750 ace. I run high octane, preferably non ethanol. Seafoam octane boost mix i do every month or so. I adjust my idle speed knob up for colder weather, lower in the heat, stay around 1100. That's high for mine. Single pin can run as low as 900 but you Starve the valves. I run 950 at bike meets. Below 50 degrees is the only time i have to pull my choke. Works like a charm. Mines modded with more on the way.
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.
I own a Honda VT 750 S , the chain drive version , and find it a delightfully easy bike to ride , service and clean . As you say, anything bigger is excessive .
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.
I've done Sydney to Perth on a Ninja 250cc. Perfectly doable, but not the most comfortable thing to do it on!
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.
I just bought one and I am satisfied. This is my 1st bike. Trust me, riding this bike is fun.
Nice im buying 1 after work today
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!!!
He's right about the cross country 250. There's a group of folks who love their Honda Big Ruckus and take it everywhere, even in the twisties.
100% correct! I have a 2001 HondaS hadow ACE VT750 . It is all I need. It will cruise all day at 70-75 mph. How fast do you need to go. Everytime I think of selling it, Itake it for a ride. ONE complaint....the '01 came with chain drive, I prefer shaft drive. I love beating Corvetttes off the line !!
1973 Honda CB750....best bike I ever owned.
I've had many bikes including the CB 750 but in all truthfulness had my best fun on a HONDA 5504
one has to take into account your weight height ect and how that configures with the bike
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.
I'm '6"4 156 pounds I love the Honda Shadow. I don't need anything bigger the 500cc to be honest. It's all I have to be a man I need the biggest bike and motor combo there is
I got a Rebel 500, I got a sore butt. It's Spring yea!
Thank you for the content. Love the Word of wisdom 💪🏾
What is your inseam? I’m 6’6” w/ a 36” inseam and I’m worried about being cramped if I buy a shadow.
Speaking of taller guys.... 09 Sportster Custom. Im 6ft and fit fine with the stock forward controls.
5:40 They have been fuel injected for longer than 2012 and forward. At least 2009 but probably even longer.
EDIT: I think i have found the problem. Apparently they weren't fuel injected in America until 2011 but in Europe(where i live) there was a fuel injected version in 2008.
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've had my 2014 Honda Shadow 750 Spirit just over a year now and after over 3000 trouble free miles I can't say anything bad about it. Be tween me and my wife, we're just over the 400 pound mark and that bike scoots us around just fine highways and byways. Dont get me wrong, I'll have a Harley someday. But I'll never regret the 750 for my first bike. Anything on 2 wheels is gonna be fun, just get out and ride free!
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
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
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.
Personally when dealing with luggage, long trips and especially high altitudes, I wont go under 1000CC. Even my VT1100 Shadow lost about half its meager horsepower over 8000 FT of altitude. My 2014 DL 1000 does great even at high altitude, you notice the power loss, but it isnt WFO at 8K to keep up with traffic like my Shadow 1100 was. (yes I know carbs make an difference over FI in altitude comp, but so does brute HP). I hate being stuck behind a damn RV at 8000+ Ft in a mountain pass and having to follow it through cool roads at 20 MPH because you dont have the power to pass. At sea level- Denver, a 750 would be fine.
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
You don’t ride so why are you commenting?
@@jaywinters2483 why are you replying to a 5 year old comment
Small displacement bikes get bounced all over the road by Semis on the highway. They are certainly more fun in town. An updated Magna 750 would be really nice.
I was always hearing the same story of smaller bikes getting bounced around on the interstate by "Semis" before I ended up buying an Aero 750. Being 6' 0" and between 200-250 over these past 6 years averaging 5000 miles a year many of those interstate... I can say not once was I bounced around helplessly! Maybe aftermarket weight and the great feel switching to Pirelli tires provided is the difference? My money is on the fact I do all the passing!?!?
I don’t get bounced around on interstate & im always getting passed
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.
Smaller cruisers are great until you do alot of highway miles....
ed rosa indeed!
Then they are awesome. Ton of highway miles on a Honda Magna V30, 500 cc. Great for use at highway speed, and super fuel efficient. I enjoyed the hell out of it all the way from North Carolina to Sturgis twice, and I bought it used.
If you went from N. Carolina to Sturgis on a 500cc bike then you are Commander Superballs.
The Harley Davidson guy that told me I couldn't do it irritated me. I told him he was riding the wrong motorcycle, and my 30 year old Honda was far more reliable than his 'modern' HD. He thought I was kidding. I brought him back some beautiful 8X10 glossy pics, and he threw me out of his shop permanently. Absolutely worth it. So much so I did it again a year later on that same Honda Magna V30. Great motorcycle.
I went from San Diego to Michigan on a Yamaha 550 Maxim. What does that make me?
I just got my first bike. A 2000 Honda Shadow 750. I love it so far and look forward to riding this summer
I went across the country (Canada) on a Virago 750. And the only reason I went up from the 400 was that I was being blown all over the road with a big crosswind. I even did 5000 miles one summer on a Kawa 90, but THAT was a bit small for the highway...
Oh, and I've discovered I HATE fuel injection: It means you cannot wait til the bike's stuttering and switch over to reserve, you have to trust a fuel gauge/light. I don't trust a fuel gauge/light.
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 ta have a 750 Honda Shadow, I loved it