For the 2010 model year, the Honda 750 Shadow Aero motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 549 lb (249 kg).
Honda 750 Shadow Aero weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda 750 Shadow Aero?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda 750 Shadow Aero is lighter than about 56% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda 750 Shadow Aero weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 549 lb (249 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.36 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 73.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda 750 Shadow Aero weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda 750 Shadow Aero ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 549 lb (249 kg).
Is the Honda 750 Shadow Aero heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 44th percentile among 67 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How much does the Honda 750 Shadow Aero fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.7 US gal (14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23 lb (10.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda 750 Shadow Aero with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 729 lb (330.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Honda 750 Shadow Aero engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.36 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda 750 Shadow Aero above or below the typical Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 4.4 lb (2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda 750 Shadow Aero feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.