Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Suzuki Boulevard S40: 31 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Boulevard S40
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
31 hp @ 6,000 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
50 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Boulevard S40
6.5/10
"A perfect starter bike you'll sell within two years."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Dirt cheap used prices
+Lightweight and forgiving
Cons
−Highway speeds feel miserable
−Minimal updates over decades
−You'll outgrow it fast
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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