Why is the Honda Shadow so cheap?
They’ve sold hundreds of thousands of Shadow 750s over the years. The reason they’re inexpensive is because there are so many used ones out there (and, because they’re Hondas, they’ll run forever as long as they’re not abused, so the used ones just stay in the market instead of aging out).
What year are Honda Shadows fuel injected?
Except for North America, 2008 VT750C models had programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) in place of the CV carburetor. Shadow Aero models were given PGM-FI in North America starting with the 2011 model year.
How many miles does a 2011 Honda Shadow RS have?
And that means fun, with a capital “F.” 2011 Honda Shadow RS, Very nice, clean, one owner bike with only 5760 miles, a windshield, passenger backrest, and luggage rack. 2011 Honda Shadow RS, What a super clean bike with just the right touches!
When did the Honda Shadow series come out?
In 1983, Honda introduced the Shadow series of motorcycles in an attempt to address the needs of the American cruiser market with the VT500c and VT750c. However, due to tariff restrictions in the United States on imported Japanese bikes over 701 cc, the VT750c was reduced to 700 cc in 1984 and was sold as the Vt700c.
How many horsepower does a Honda Shadow have?
As of 2011, the Shadow brand has been limited to a single 750 cc cruiser available in Spirit, Aero, Phantom, and RS trims. All other offers are known under the VTX or Rebel brands. The RS and Phantom are the 2 latest additions to the 750 cc line-up from year 2010. Both are Fuel injected.
When did the Honda Shadow 500cc come out?
The 500cc “VT500C” introduced in 1983 featured chrome side covers and black engine covers. The headlight was chrome and rectangular and had a single horn.
And that means fun, with a capital “F.” 2011 Honda Shadow RS, Very nice, clean, one owner bike with only 5760 miles, a windshield, passenger backrest, and luggage rack. 2011 Honda Shadow RS, What a super clean bike with just the right touches!
Is the Honda Shadow a good motorcycle to buy?
Most motorcycles are reliable, but reliability is Honda’s bread and butter. Honda makes lots of great motorcycle engines and the 750cc Shadow is no exception. There are plenty of Shadow’s running perfectly with well over 30,000 miles on them. The added benefit of buying a used Shadow is that its a cruiser.
When did Honda reduce the size of the Shadow?
Because of a tariff on imported motorcycles displacing 701cc or more, Honda reduced the size of the VT750 Shadow in 1984 from 750cc to 700cc. Honda also introduced the VT1100 Honda Shadow this year. Besides its larger displacement and five-speed transmission, the 1100 Shadow is similar to its smaller counterparts.
What kind of engine does a Honda Shadows have?
As good as the bike may have been, it missed quintessential elements of cruiser motorcycles Harley-Davidson had established years earlier. The 500cc and 750cc Honda Shadows had V-Twin engines, but instead of 45 degrees separating the cylinders, Honda used a wider 52-degree format.