Suzuki Intruder 1500 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder 1500 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Suzuki Intruder 1500: 70 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, 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
Suzuki Intruder 1500
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
70 hp @ 4,800 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
115 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder 1500
7.8/10
"A dependable, underrated cruiser that punches above its used price."
Pros
+Bombproof engine reliability
+Massive low-end torque
+Smooth shaft drive
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Carbs gum up easily
−Chrome maintenance is relentless
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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