2009 Honda Shadow Aero on 2040-motos

Honda Shadow description

Getting a feel of a middleweight cruiser can only turn into an enjoyable experience especially when benefiting of Honda quality, comfort and reliability. So from the very first turn key, a little bit of choke fun and push button starting, the bike indicates it is there to respond and provide you with the best of a 52-degree 750 cc V-Twin engine. As it is carbureted, the engine provides a nostalgic sound for a trained ear and a curious, but definitely pleasurable one, for those who just turn into motorcycling.

Swing a leg over it and you’ll be introduced to a spacious, comfortable and low (less than 26 inches from the ground) seat on top of which you’ll be capable of emptying more than a few tanks of gas in a single day. And did I mention that a tank of gas will easily take you for around 140 miles? Now that’s comfort! The handlebars are pulled back at the rider, meaning that you won’t be stretching both your back and your hands as you ride, but the front positioned footpegs do require a little bit of stretching in the case of average sized riders.

Acceleration is emphatic mostly in first and second gears as the engine is tuned to deliver the best of it in the low-and-mid rpm range. This, together with the low seat makes it great for beginners and for those who plan to use it as a commuting mean. The wide-ratio gearbox shifts nice and precise, but the bike still doesn’t lose that healthy first gear cluck.

Properly accommodated and relying on a purring V-Twin engine, off I went for the highway. On my way there, I’ve come to realize that despite the bike’s 553 pounds, the handling is easy and responsive (mostly because of a very low center of gravity) making the easiest thing out of filtering cars and parking lot maneuvers.


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