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If you’re looking for a motorcycle with that classic cruiser look and the best modern engineering, narrow your search to the Honda Shadow Aero. The V-twin engine puts out loads of torque, with a throaty dual exhaust note that’ll cause double-takes on every street corner. The comfort lasts all day, or all weekend, thanks to the low-slung seat, pullback handlebars and forward-set pegs. And with a low-maintenance shaft drive, the Shadow Aero is the textbook cruiser that’s anything but average.
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Comfort
- COMFORTABLE SADDLE: Broad, low-slung solo seat features a detachable passenger seat.
- LOW SEAT HEIGHT: The Aero’s low seat height makes flat-footing it at stoplights or in parking lots a breeze. And the Aero’s narrow seat/tank junction makes it feel even lower.
Drivetrain
- FIVE-SPEED TRANSMISSION: Wide-ratio five-speed transmission lets you cruise the boulevard at a low, unhurried pace, yet allows you to hop on the highway without revving the engine through the roof.
- SHAFT FINAL DRIVE: Clean, efficient, proven, and low maintenance. Shaft final drive is the perfect choice for a machine like this, and for riders who pile on the miles. You never have to worry about lubrication or adjustment out on the road. And an added plus: it helps keep your bike cleaner, too.
Performance
- V-TWIN ENGINE: Nothing pumps out the torque like a big V-twin. The Aero’s power makes it perfect for around-town cruising, commutes and casual weekend-long rides.
- THREE-VALVE DUAL-PLUG COMBUSTION CHAMBER: It’s the best of both worlds: The three-valve combustion chambers used on many of our V-twin cruisers feature two intake valves and one exhaust, helping them breathe efficiently to boost both horsepower and torque.
- PROGRAMMED FUEL INJECTION (PGM-FI): Forget about fiddling with a choke—the Shadow's fuel injection system means no-hassle startups on cold mornings or at high altitudes, and optimal performance in any condition.
Style
- 2-INTO-2 EXHAUST SYSTEM: Sleek pipes feature bullet-style mufflers for that classic cruiser style of yesteryear. Large-diameter head pipes and the 2-into-2 system design combine to put out true, V-twin cruiser sound.
- TANK-MOUNTED INSTRUMENTS: A key element of the Shadow Aero’s look are the tank-mounted instruments. Set in a gorgeous chromed pod and complemented by the chromed fuel-filler cap, they really set off the bike’s classic lines.
- BLACKED-OUT STYLING: The closer you look at a Shadow Aero, the better it looks. That’s because the styling is so unified. Check out the way the blacked-out engine, black rims, black frame and black seat all hang together.
- CHROME HIGHLIGHTS: Chrome highlights include cylinder-head covers, air-cleaner cover, engine sidecovers, brake and clutch-lever brackets, rear brake pedal, shift lever, handlebar, rear shock covers and more.
- FULL FRONT FENDER: Wide metal front fender gives the Aero a classic styling touch.
- SPOKED WHEELS: Spoked wheels give the Aero a classic look.
General Information
Color
Ultra Blue Metallic
Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Brakes
Front - Single 296 mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear - 180 mm drum
Tires
Front - 120 / 90-17
Rear - 160 / 80-15
Dimensions
Weight
Curb - 560 lb. (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel)
Drivetrain
Transmission
Wide-ratio five-speed
Engine
Engine
SOHC; three valves per cylinder, 52° V-twin four-stroke
Fuel System
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI); 34 mm throttle body
Emissions
California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment
Fuel Capacity
3.7 gal. including 0.9-gal. reserve
MPG Rating
56 MPG - Honda fuel economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors
Operational
Front Suspension
41 mm fork
Travel - 4.6 in.
Rear Suspension
Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Travel - 3.5 in.
Other
Warranty
One Year, Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited