Across 6 covered model years from 2014 to 2024, the Honda Shadow Aero ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 573 lb (259.9 kg) to 573.2 lb (260 kg).
Honda Shadow Aero ABS 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 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Shadow Aero ABS is heavier than about 61.9% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda Shadow Aero ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 573 lb (259.9 kg) to 573.2 lb (260 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 745 cc |
| Power | 46 hp |
| Torque | 47.2 lb-ft (64 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 2014 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.03 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.46 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.24 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.3 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.9 lb / 100 cc to 76.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Shadow Aero ABS weight FAQ
How much does the Honda Shadow Aero ABS weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 573 lb (259.9 kg) to 573.2 lb (260 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda Shadow Aero ABS weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 62nd percentile for weight among 67 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Honda Shadow Aero ABS 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 ABS?
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 ABS weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 753.2 lb (341.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda Shadow Aero ABS strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 8.03 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 37th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda Shadow Aero ABS total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Honda Shadow Aero ABS torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 8.24 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda Shadow Aero ABS engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.3 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.