Honda Shadow Series

I have an 08 Shadow Spirit. I bought the bike new about a year and a half ago. I hadn't ridden in several years and wanted to get something big enough but small enough to handle after years of not riding. I am satisfied with the 750, it has plenty power to get the job done. However, if you are planning to double up, get a bigger bike. The shadow is very dependable and looks great, I would say its a good bike for smaller riders or new riders. It's not a comfortable bike for long trips, but as a daily rider 15 miles each way is alot more fun on a bike. All in all, the Shadow is just like most Hondas, dependable, good looking and does what it is intended to do.

I recently purchased my first bike and it is a Honda Shadow Spirit 1100. I have no complaints thus far except a set of Highway bars would make the ride a little more comfortable. Being 6 ft 1 I need a little extra room on long rides. As far as power, dependability and good looks they are all there. Been eyeballing the 1800 though.

I've been riding for about half a century and I've owned two BSAs, a Triumph, two BMWs and four Hondas.I'm not all that fond of its  'Hardly Ableson Jr.' looks, but my current ride is an '86 Honda Shadow and it's otherwise just about flawless.

I owned a Honda 750 Shadow ACE Deluxe for about 2 years and it was a very dependable and fun bike.  The Honda Shadows are pretty sharp looking bikes and they are balanced and handle good.  They are hard to beat for dependability and price.The only fault worth mentioning I had with mine was comfort.  On a long, all day ride I kind of felt cramped and after an hour or so with no stops I felt like I wanted to move around and change the position I was sitting in but there was no where to go.  It wasn't unbearable but I did feel pretty uncomfortable sometimes.  I am a 5' 5" female so I don't know how a taller person would be able to stand it.  I had running boards only so maybe a highway bar/pegs would have helped.The bike had good power for a 750 but if you are planning to ride on long trips at higher rates of speed for an extended period of time I would recommend a bigger bike.  This particular bike would make an excellent beginner bike in my opinion.

Nicely designed bikes that run like tops.

Very fun bikes to ride. I've never owned one but my friends have owned a couple. They tend to rust easy. Maybe they should keep them in a garage.

hondas are awesome, we took a trip from Louisiana to Mexico with a group of about 25 Hondas and like 15 Harleys, not one Honda had to stop other than for fuel, all but 3 Harleys had to stop due to engine trouble. I'll never own anything but a Honda. Low maintenence and fun!!!

These bikes are bullet proof, look good, and DO NOT lose their value, contrary to other comments. Honda builds a great engine. I have owned several Honda MC's, including one 1100 Shadow. It was the best bike I have ever owned. Each used one I tried to buy this spring sold before I could get to it. So, while some may look down their noses at Shadows (made in the U.S.), they are deservedly popular bikes, low maintenance, sturdy, and fun to ride.

This is one of the cheapest Harley ripoffs I've seen. It sounds junky, and it loses it's value quite quickly. It isn't very powerful. Two thumbs down.

I own a Honda Shadow and I absolutely love it. I just learned to ride a motorcycle and it's been a great starter bike. A little vibration though, it's more for around town and not for long trips.