Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer: 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
62 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer
7.8/10
"A slow bike you'll ride fast just for the feeling."
Pros
+Characterful V-twin engine note
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Genuine Italian soul and style
Cons
−Limited dealer network nationwide
−Fueling hesitation early models
−Modest power for highways
Honda Shadow Aero 750
7.8/10
"The sensible cruiser choice that rarely breaks your heart or wallet."
Pros
+Legendary Honda reliability
+Smooth, tractable V-twin
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Carb sensitive to ethanol fuel
−Chrome ages poorly
−Rear shock deteriorates fast
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