Cool-Motorcycles reviews Honda Shadow Aero 2009

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Easy on the Eyes, Even Easier on the Wallet.
Ever since it first debuted, the Shadow Aero has been one of Honda’s best-selling middleweight cruisers. No surprise there, especially when considering how affordable this stunning Retro Cruiser is. But the appeal goes far beyond the price tag. With one quick look you’ll note a slew of features—the beefy 749cc V-twin, bullet-style mufflers, classic valanced fenders, spoked wheels, a ton of chrome, and five gorgeous new paint schemes—you’d expect on a bike twice this size. For twice the price. The Shadow Aero. Proof, yet again, that when you choose a Honda, incomparable quality and value is not a contradiction in terms.

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INNOVATIONS

Honda Shadows. The Art of Form and Function
When it comes to cruisers, looks can only get you so far. At some point, you have to perform. And no custom does it better—or more reliably—than a Honda Shadow. Decades of Honda innovation stand behind every Shadow, showcased in such features as our three-valve cylinder-head design and the reliable, virtually maintenance-free shaft drive. And that’s exactly why Honda is the only name you need to know when you’re looking for a new cruiser.

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All-New 2-into-2 Exhaust System
Sleek new 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

• Engine Type: 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
• Bore And Stroke: 79.0mm x 76.0mm
• Induction: Single 34mm CV carburetor
• Ignition: CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
• Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
• Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder

Drive Train

• Transmission: Wide-ratio five-speed
• Final Drive: Shaft

Chassis/Suspension/Brakes

• Front Suspension: 41.0mm fork; 4.6-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.5-inch travel
• Front Brake: Single 296 mm disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: 180 mm Drum
• Front Tires: 120/90-17
• Rear Tires: 160/80-15

Dimensions

• Rake: 34°
• Trail: 161mm (6.3 inches)
• Wheelbase: 64.5 inches
• Seat Height: 25.9 inches
• Curb Weight: 553 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
• Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve

Other

• Emissions: Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment
• Available Colors: Metallic Titanium/White, Pearl Blue/Metallic Silver, Black/Snakeskin Pattern, Candy Dark Red, Black
• Model Id: VT750C
• Note: Classic retro styling at a great price

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Cool-Motorcycles reviews Honda Shadow Aero 2009