Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which has more power?

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star produces 63 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power output for this model); Honda Shadow Aero 750 produces 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model). Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star wins by 18 hp.

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure), Honda Shadow Aero 750 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h).

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star 308 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Shadow Aero 750 228 kg (wet/curb weight).

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 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.

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star 7.5/10 and Honda Shadow Aero 750 7.8/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750 scores higher on the overall verdict. Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star caveat: You prefer sporty handling or stand tall. Honda Shadow Aero 750 caveat: You crave serious highway speed or power.

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star: 63 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp.

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star: 308 kg, 63 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 228 kg, 45 hp.

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Honda Shadow Aero 750

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star: 63 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power output for this model) hp, 308 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure), 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.