Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom: 67 hp @ 5,500 rpm (later Evolution-era models; note: earlier carbureted versions produced approximately 60 hp) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Individual Reviews
"A flawed but deeply rewarding cruiser that rewards patient, mechanically curious riders."
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