Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average), Honda Shadow Aero 750 4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 66 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 253 kg, 66 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 228 kg, 45 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Honda Shadow Aero 750

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight produces 66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model); Honda Shadow Aero 750 produces 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model). Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight wins by 21 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions), Honda Shadow Aero 750 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h).

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 253 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Shadow Aero 750 228 kg (wet/curb weight).

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 7.5/10 and Honda Shadow Aero 750 7.8/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight caveat: You regularly ride highway touring trips. Honda Shadow Aero 750 caveat: You crave serious highway speed or power.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model) hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider 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.