Honda Shadow Aero ABS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda Shadow Aero ABS motorcycle specifications include a 745 cc (45.46 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 260 kg (573.2 lb).

Key specifications

2014-2018Model years
745 ccDisplacement
260 kgWet weight
658 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,638 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20142015201620172018
Year-specific specification changes

The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Fuel system
20152018Injection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit
Wet weight
2018259.9 kg (573 lb)

How the Honda Shadow Aero ABS compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement745 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 32% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 74th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight260 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 32% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Honda models.

Seat height658 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 16% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 5th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 56th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement74th

745 cc — larger displacement than about 74% of Honda models.

Wet weight82nd

260 kg — heavier than about 82% of Honda models, or lighter than about 18%.

Seat height5th

658 mm — taller than about 5% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity56th

14 L — larger than about 56% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,638 mm
This bike

1,638

Honda avg

1,431

15% above average.

Seat height658 mm
This bike

658

Honda avg

780

16% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 745 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,638 mmSeat 658 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/90-17 front / 160/80-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/90-17
Rear tire size 160/80-15
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 160 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 15 in
Estimated theoretical fuel range 333 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 745 cc (45.46 cu in)
Bore × stroke 79.0 x 76 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Valves per cylinder 3
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 34mm throttle body
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 41mm fork
Rear suspension Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Front wheel travel 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear wheel travel 89 mm (3.5 inches)
Rake 34.0°
Trail 161 mm (6.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). ABS.
Front tire 120/90-17
Rear tire 160/80-15

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 260 kg (573.2 lb)
Seat height 658 mm (25.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,638 mm (64.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)
Fuel consumption 4.20 L/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 97.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.

Other specifications

Color options Black, Metallic Silver/Pearl White
Factory warranty One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.
Price as new US$ 9240. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.