TRADITIONAL STYLE. MODERN PERFORMANCE.
Cruiser-class motorcycles are a great choice. You get a relaxed riding position. It’s easy to put your feet down at stoplights. Their big, twin-cylinder engine makes lots of power down low. And they just look the way a lot of people think a motorcycle should.
That’s what the Honda Shadow Aero is all about. The look? That speaks for itself. Streamline modern meets art deco meets 1950s American Classic. Features like its spoked wheels, full fenders and long, chromed mufflers are all about taking it easy and looking good while you’re doing it. But the Aero rider also gets some thoroughly modern performance courtesy of this bike’s 745cc V-twin engine, specially tuned for low-revving torque. Maintenance-reducing features like shaft final drive make this motorcycle truly easy to own. Plus, the Aero is a huge bargain, giving you a big-bike ride without the big-bike price.
INNOVATIONS
- 2-INTO-2 EXHAUST SYSTEM: Sleek pipes feature bullet-style mufflers for that classic cruiser style of yesteryear. Large-diameter head pipes and 2-into-2 system design combine to put out true, V-twin cruiser sound.
- COMFORTABLE SADDLE: Broad, low-slung solo seat features a detachable passenger seat.
- SHAFT FINAL DRIVE: Clean, efficient, proven, 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.
- LOW SEAT HEIGHT: Skimming the pavement at just 25.9 inches, 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.
- 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.
- FIVE-SPEED TRANSMISSION: Wide-ratio five-speed transmission lets you cruise the boulevard at a low, unhurried pace, yet allows you hop on the highway without revving the engine through the roof.
- V-TWIN ENGINE: Nothing pumps out the torque like a big V-twin. The Aero’s power makes it perfect for both around-town cruising, commutes and casual weekend-long rides.
- CHROME HEADLIGHTS: Chrome headlights include cylinder-head cover, air-cleaner cover, engine sidecovers, brake and clutch-lever brackets, rear brake pedal, shift lever, handlebar, rear shock covers and more.
- 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.
- FRONT-DISC BRAKE: If there’s one place you DON'T want retro performance, it’s your brakes. That’s why we gave the Shadow Aero a 296 mm front disc for distinctly modern stopping power. Additionally, our ABS model comes with Honda's Anti-Lock Brake System.
- FULL FRONT FENDER: Wide metal front fender gives the Aero a classic styling touch.
- SPOKED WHEELS: Spoked wheels give the Aero a classic look.