Across 19 covered model years from 2005 to 2025, the Honda Shadow Aero motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 552.9 lb (250.8 kg) to 560 lb (254 kg) and dry weights ranging from 519.4 lb (235.6 kg), depending on model year.
Honda Shadow Aero weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Shadow Aero?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Shadow Aero is heavier than about 54.5% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Shadow Aero weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 552.9 lb (250.8 kg) to 560 lb (254 kg) |
| Dry weight | 519.4 lb (235.6 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Torque | 44.6 lb-ft (60.5 Nm) to 58.3 lb-ft (79 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2005 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.07 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.33 cc / lb to 1.43 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 69.7 lb / 100 cc to 75.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 542.4 lb (246 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow Aero weight FAQ
How much does the Honda Shadow Aero weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 552.9 lb (250.8 kg) to 560 lb (254 kg), while dry weight is 519.4 lb (235.6 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda Shadow Aero weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 54th percentile for weight among 67 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Honda Shadow Aero model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda Shadow Aero?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda Shadow Aero weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 740 lb (335.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Honda Shadow Aero torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 8.07 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Honda Shadow Aero engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.33 cc per lb to 1.43 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Honda Shadow Aero years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 519.4 lb (235.6 kg) (2005-2007) up to 560 lb (254 kg) (2012-2023).
Is the Honda Shadow Aero above or below the typical Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 6.6 lb (3 kg) heavier than the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg) in this dataset.
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.