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Honda Shadow VT750C

Honda Shadow VT750C

Honda Shadow VT750C
4.8

24 reviews

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Mileage ?9,333.3 km
Build Quality
4.7
Value for Money
5.0
Cleaning & Maintenance ?
4.7
Noise Level
3.7
Braking
4.0
Acceleration / Power
4.3
Gear Shifting
4.3
Suspension
4.3
Fuel Efficiency
4.7
Comfort
4.7
Handling
4.7
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John
JohnQLD16 posts
 

The perfect all round bike – Really can't fault the bike , purchased mine with less than 10 000 kms on the clock . Factory seat is a little lacking for long distance but a good sheepie will fix that. Personally I upgraded my seating to a Mustang after market seat . Also added Ikon adjustable shocks . Handles like its on rails with plenty of power . Have ridden it over $7000… Read more

ks since purchase .. never misses a beat. Not the sort of bike that I would ride in mud or rain , but I have been caught in several downpours on the highway and still continued the journey without any problems.

ronald
ronald14 posts
 
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Good Ride for a low price – I bought a used 2015 Honda 750 Aero, last spring with 5,668 miles and I also own a Yamaha 950 Tourer and I switch riding them every other week. My Honda how has 13,389 miles and its really an enjoyable bike to ride. Most of my riding is commuting to work and to my cabin both 50 miles from my home in the opposite directions. The Aero is a… Read more

smooth riding easy handling bike and its got enough power rides comfortable on the highway at 80 miles per hour with no problem for hours. The only negative thing is the cockpit is tight and anyone over 5'6 is to tall. I am 5'6 and its a little tight for me or maybe that because I got use to the 950 which is a little to big for me. But both are great bike. I just love my Honda 750.

Wayne
WayneVIC
 
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Great bike to bob Don't need to cut frame – Its a 2001 ace great bike to ride, light enough to throw around on the bends easy to work on and honda quality. I've bobber the bike looks great and only need a day to refit all the bits I've taken off to make standard again. it has after market pipes and air filter so you do need to rejet the carburettors and the only downside is that it has odd size tyres and you are limited to what you can buy Show details

Chiko
Chiko
 

Best bike – I own a 2003 Honda shadow 750 no body has wrote what I have always wanted to know about the bike can it hold weight so hear we go my bike has 14k miles cobra everything saddle bags and windshield I'm 330pnds and my wife is 240pnds bike runs amazing no loss of power and very comfortable so yes the bike is strong enough to ride double at a big weight  Show details

CatClaws
CatClaws2 posts
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Solid Performer For Almost 20 Years – Bought my 2002 Shadow ACE new in July of 2001. Put about 5K miles on it the first year. It now has 11K on it. I have put every accessory available on this bike with the exception of the exhaust and saddle. I was in and out of riding throughout the years, but the Shadow was always there waiting for me when I came back. Put a smaller sprocket… Read more

on the back to help with 70+ MPH highway rides. Very effective. Other than oil changes and batteries, have never had to do anything to this bike but put fuel in it and keep the chain lubed. Very reliable and never goes out of style. I will say this, chrome spoked wheels and a chain final drive are a bad combo. Almost impossible to keep the rear spokes clean, especially with the saddlebags. The chain does, however, provide tons of torque. It is a pulling machine. I ridden two up, both of us larger folks, and all I ever had to do was catch a gear in the mountains, but the smaller rear sprocket I installed contributed to that. Always a head turner, ridiculously reliable, and so inexpensive to maintain. What's not to like? If you can find a used one that's been garaged and babied, like mine, do not hesitate to buy it. You won't be sorry.

Chris
Chris
 

Best bike for the right price! – I just got to say I have an 04 Shadow Aero vt750 it is fully loaded the only thing it's missing is a radio. This has been the best bike I have owned most were 80s and 90s bikes. This bike has great performance and is exceptionally cheap. If your a new Rider or only a few years in this is the perfect bike it has great gas mileage (as long as you… Read more

don't use ethanol), enough power to get around town and do anything you need to do. The only bike you will ever need besides this is a Goldwing when you have realized that you're a year-round Rider and need all the accessories.

Wombat
WombatVIC8 posts
 

Great cruiser – Picked this up when wifey let me buy a new bike. I use this now as my primary transport, into and out og the cbd on a daily basis. Gets about 250k per tank. Bike has good power. Is comfortable (like sitting in a chair). Aftermarket pipes give it a louder throatier noise. This would be the only criticism. Probably the best bike i have owned.  Show details

Werewolf
Werewolf7 posts
 

Great Motorcycle – I love my new motorcycle. I have only had it for just a few weeks. It is everything I expected and more. Honda has been around since I was a kid. They have been very dependable outdoor sports equipment for a long time. When I purchased mine the salesman and the service department was very helpful to me. … Read more

Thank You-Beckley Honda-Now you have me for as long as I make it. WOW Mr.Ronnie Bishop-7/10/17

Will
Will7 posts
 

Very durable bike – 2004 VT750 Aero. Very dependable bike, used mainly for commuting 40kms a day. I have put about 100,000 kms in 6 and a bit years, changed oil at regular intervals, a couple of batteries, many sets of tires. The only problem has been the occasional carb blockage (that requires either draining float bowl or removing float bowl for thorough clean). … Read more

Dropped before I owned it and I have replace tank, headlight, grips, and various bits and pieces associated with the accident.

While this is not the most powerful bike by far, it has no problem in town, out on the freeway or loaded for a weekend of camping.

Lenny T
Lenny T12 posts
 

Shadow dancing – After six months research I finally bought my Honda Shadow. Paid more than I wanted to but the end result was worth it. Previously ridden by a lovely lady who looked after the bike as if it was one of her own kids. In gleaming white and chrome it is a head turner wherever I go. The 750cc V Twin water cooled donk is world renowned for reliability… Read more

with enough power for around town or highway cruising. The five speed gearbox is a delight with lazy gear shifting the norm. No chunky changing of gears on this beauty. As with all cruisers the handling is solid but don't go silly around corners, it is not a racing bike. With panniers, windshield and floorboards instead of pegs this sweetheart is a delight on long trips. After 600 plus kilometres in one day, you get off the bike feeling relaxed and ready for more adventures.

There are plenty of Cruisers out there and I have ridden many and I find the Honda Shadow 750 to be up there with the best for a lot less hard earned.

Storky
Storky4 posts
 

My bestest ride ever – I have owened a 2001 VT750 for 10 years. I have clocked thousands of clicks My 4x4 usually has a flat battery Cose I ride everywhere My n is chopped an customised to suit my siting nothing stupid but looks great an I have had 3 Harley's offered cheap. As replacement but no The black widow will always be in me work shop waiting for the key and the smell of leather  Show details

Raybees
Raybees
 

Best ride I've had for some time – Did 180,000 km on my 1997 Virago 1100, sold it and bought a 2007 Hond Shadow as I'm getting on a bit (a lot) I love this bike and spend many hours in the saddle like others I have been across the Nullabor and down to Vic from Qld, it is reliable, comfortable and I have had no problems on it, I hope to cover many more kilometres on it before I fall off the perch,

DJA
DJANSW15 posts
 

An awesome midsize cruiser for entertaining about urbans and high ways – Owning this 2007 model about 2 and an half years and never been disappointed of it even once.. I'm commuting it to work and Sydney CBD all the time and feel more in love with it. At the red traffic light, she can't beat other super sports but on the long run, you feel like on a good arm chair ;-). Sometime i feel the gear box quite clumsy… Read more

operation, but if you throttle up abit then clutche it off, its fine.

Now i have just upgraded the exhaust to Cobra 's straight exhaust and 4 platinum sparklers, it improved performance a bit...

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SteveB
SteveBNSW50 posts
 

Excellent Cuiser – I have had my Shadow now just over 12 months now and I can't fault it, I asked a friend once "which do you think I should buy" he said "one that puts a smile on your face" my Shadow does that all the time. There is the odd time that would like a touch more power but not that often. The red candy apple red colour. It starts first go every time and always sounds great Sometimes scrapes on corners.

Don Houghton
Don Houghton24 posts
 

A good buy – 2 years ago I purchased this bike from Action Motorcycles in Paramatta, I found them good to deal with. I suited it up with after market saddle bags & a windscreen + powed phone holder ( for navigation ). These accessories really make this a versatile machine. I commute on it most days (weather permitting) + I've been on some long runs as well,… Read more

i.e. Sydney / Dubbo / Tamworth / Canberra etc. Very stable on the road . Comfortable good looking, reliable bike. Fuel tank good be bigger, (200k range around town)

Gravel
GravelNSW5 posts
 

Honda VT750 C4 – A fantastic cruiser very economical , comfortable a bit soft on the bac shocks if 2 up cruise at 110 with plenty to spare , if you are after a racer go some where else but if you want a balanced easy to ride motorcycle thats very cheap to run then this girl with classic lines is it ,,the shaft drive adds to the easy service ,,,,,great 4 plug 2 cyl… Read more

4 stroke cruiser about ,,, value ++++++ low seat easy to ride not much may be at a pinch the rear brake could have been disk but the drum adds to the style

pbrown.shadowrider
pbrown.shadowrider
 

No dealer wants it for a trade in! – Was considering trading my 02 Shadow ACE for a new Bonnie but turned down at 2 different Triumph dealerships. Gave up and decided that all it needed was a "big needle" kit for my Staintune pipes to stop the backfiring I get when decelerating. Prior to this I could not keep up with my daughter's CB400. Goes great and quite economical on fuel and… Read more

parts. Still on original tyres, chain & sprockets after 26000km and 10 years. Bought loads of chrome accessories but would love alloy wheels. Still looks great after 10 years. A timeless classic. Needs more power. Old school spoked wheels hard to clean.

Dave Geddes
Dave Geddes
 

This is it,This is what you want – When you ride this bike its for shear enjoyment,true it could do with more power but by and by if you keep the rev's up you can keep up more or less with the bigger bike's on a club run,mine is the abs version 2011 and the brakes are better than the last one i had a 2007,i would love the back brake to be a little better but we learn to compensate… Read more ·  2

for it,.This engine is more responsive than the 2007 version and is more user friendly sound good too.

Im not all that happy with the crome on the wheels,a bit thin ? spokes both should be better quailty, you realy need to keep on top of them.

And would recomend if you have a problem that you get back to honda asap,that way they might improve it. All that said you couldnot wish for a better bike, feels,looks and does you good,and enjoy the envious looks you get from car drivers as they let you get to the front of them.

Best tip, go get one.

Dave Geddes Very relible starts first time even after being laid up 5 months Need better llights,You need to add a couple of extra one's to be able to see the bends at night before you hit them.

jamie-ridesahonda
jamie-ridesahonda
 

Excellent – i have a 2000 VT750 its black and chrome shiny smooth and loud with my custom pipes people turn there heads and come out to see what is coming up the street every one tells me nice bike mate makes me feel real good i just love it and would not trade it for a new one love my shadow retro look & lots of custom parts available like loud pipes and… Read more

just about any thing to make it look great i find the power is all you need for a cruiser it has never let me down ! i cant get it into my bedroom at night

Islandlass
IslandlassQLD21 posts
 

Love of my life – Best thing I ever did after I got my divorce was learning how to ride a motorbike. Stepped up from a postie, to the 250 Virago, and now this baby. I'm loving it more everyday. I'm a female and at 175cm it suits me just fine. Not overly heavy, just right. And it looks a treat in my lounge! Honda engineering, great efficiency, looks fantastic.… Read more ·  3

Still turns heads Only thing I dislike is the gear pedal I have to lift my boot off the peg to change gear and I would like not to do that. Would like to just lift the front foot up. Never mind, I'm used to it now. It's low but that's a cruiser for you tho I hate hitting a speed-bump and scraping.

OLDMAN
OLDMAN
 

Excellent – My bike is a 2009 VT750 shadow and I've had it for six months. I'm one of these old blokes that had bikes as a young man and traded them for a station wagon when I got married and had kids. Now I'm your typical cashed up, 100kg, 50 year year old who still has the passion for the open road. This bike is perfect for me. Not too big, not too small.… Read more

Very easy to ride after not being in the saddle for 20 + years. Handles 200-300 km afternoon rides with ease. I added saddle bags (for shopping trips etc), modified pipes which gave it a bit more grunt and better sound and put a set of floorboards on. I can recommend these mods to make the experience even more pleasurable. So if you want style, practicality, reliability and a bloody great time without the huge price tag buy one of these. This Bike is just a Gem. Looks great, a real head turner. Handles great and brakes great. There's not much I don't like about it. And value for money is first class. Plenty of power and can cruise at 110kms/hr all day. Reliable, starts first time every time. Lots of plastic bits but you get what you pay for. Gearbox is a bit "clunky" until you get used to it. Standard pipes give a "nice" note but a bit quiet.

yatesyp
yatesyp2 posts
 

Good – I would recommend this bike to anyone looking for a good-looking, comfortable, mid-sized cruiser. The bonus is the Honda quality. Honda quality, looks the part, is very comfortable. The paint is great and I love the look. Cruises nicely and the ride is very comfortable, even over poor roads. The reach to the bars is perfect for someone my size… Read more

(178cm). The bike could easily handle more power and the pipes are a little too quiet for me. With two up you need to keep it on the boil.

mlbranch42
mlbranch42
 

Good – Love this bike and found no need to increase the size. This responds as well as the 1100cc and the looks are to die for. Mine is a 2005 and I plan to keep it until 2015. That is if a need to change ever arises. Probably the best motorcycle value on the market. Bike is very reliable and starts on the first attempt. The finish is of high Honda… Read more

standards and the ease of operation is perfect for all levels of riders. There is adequate power for highway travel and back road riding is a blast. I have found no overall issues with my 750 and love the big fenders and wide handlebars. I left mine stock and do not plan to add anything but windshield and bags. Can't find enough time to ride. The gearbox is a little clunky but gets the job done. The brakes are slower to repond than I prefer but you learn to compensate.

kennyboy
kennyboy
 

Good – After returning to riding 15 months ago (after many years off a motorbike), I am very pleased with the Shadow. I enjoy Sunday rides with other bikers and have clocked up 3000kms. Each ride seems to get better which is a combination of my improved experience and better appreciation of the bike. Easy to ride. Comfortable and smooth when cruising at 110km/hr. Good price to get back into riding. The gearbox is a bit clunky.

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