2010 Honda Motorcycle reviews

I have 20 years of riding all makes of bikes. This is the best overall do-everything bike. It gets great gas mileage, is light and inexpensive. It's smooth shifting and has easy handling. Everyone worries about vibration with this bike but I don't see it until 6k rpm. which is over 80 mph in 5th. Even a Gold Wing only runs 4k at 80 mph. The bike surprised me at how well it did on the highway. I really like the windscreen. The tank holds five gallons at 50 mph. When I first test drove it, the front end geometry felt too light and fidgety but the online websites said to dial in some preload and it worked. The only thing the bike needs for me is handlebar risers which are available online. I have the Honda stereo and it worked good to about 70 mph. with the windscreen up. You can get seats heated grips and larger saddlebag lids as well. The only thing I did not like was the seat but I never like stock seats so I added a bead pad and it was fine. Hard bags, adjustable windscreen, good range shaft, drive fuel injection = a great, low maintenance, all-around bike. Unfortunately, the bike did not sell well in 2010/11 so it may not be around long. You can get a great deal on one now. I can't recommend it enough. Show less

I purchased my 2011 Honda Shadow Phantom in July, 2011 and have ridden it as much as I possibly can. I have been looking at the Honda Shadows for many years and was hooked on the Phantom from the first time I saw it online. It handles great and has a very smooth ride. I love the sound of them and the seat height is an additional plus for me. We have had lots of looks and compliments on them and love showing them off. I will be keeping it until it gives out or me, whichever comes first. My husband and I both have the Phantom and we enjoy riding together. The dealership that we purchased them from was the best. They have been great and have helped us out with any assistance or question that we have had. We recommend the bikes as well as the dealership that we purchased them at. Thanks to Honda for creating the bike for us. Show less

I have the 2010 NT700VA, with ABS brakes. As a midweight touring bike, the NT really has no competition. In my opinion, it offers good value for the buck. I have toured on this bike, and I really like it. (I did get the large pannier covers from a British dealer--they aren't sold in the US). I have the accessory top box, which works great, and the Honda soft bags for the panniers. The Honda heated grips are fine. A sport bike it is not, but it does have more than adequate power on the superslab. The suspension is very basic. The transmission is great, but it could use a sixth gear. I would rate the brakes as a "B". This bike is very comfortable and smooth, but its gets a little buzzy around 70+ mph. Nothing terrible, however. I would say this is too big of a bike for a real beginner. For solo touring or commuting, it is a great bike. Styling is a matter of taste--some people like the looks of this bike, and some don't. Show less

I bought my Phantom about a month and a half ago, and put almost 700 miles on her. I ride in nice weather, cold weather, rain, cities and highways and she's been great in every condition. This is my fourth motorcycle (my previous bikes were a 600 Shadow, a 2004 Triumph Speedmaster and a 2006 Triumph Daytona 675) and of the bunch this might be my favorite. It's easy to ride, well balanced, handles very well, very comfortable and has just enough power to keep me from getting bored. The styling of this bike gets a lot of attention, too. I always get compliments or other riders asking what kind of bike is it. It's a real head turner even without the chrome. Then there's the sheer value! Liquid cooled, shaft drive, fuel injection, and Honda's reputation for reliability, all for less than $9,000! Nothing can touch this bike in that respect! Show less

I wanted to wait until I had this bike a few months before writing a review. This is a great bike for those who aren't into racing - it's not fast off the line - or cruising. I have owned everything from a GSXr 1000 to a Goldwing - and I very much enjoyed all of them. The NT is smooth, comfortable, gets great gas mileage and will easily travel at 80 mph. all day if wanted. It is not a heavy bike and is easy in tight spots. It is not fast from a stop but it will pass any car on any roadway. I commute on it 60 miles per day back roads and highways and have never felt underpowered. The side cases are great but you will need a bit more space for trips longer than a few days. It is typical Honda quality - not fancy, comes with a centerstand and good array of gauges. This bike has been around Europe for awhile. My biggest complaint is that there are not many accessories available this side of the pond. Show less

I picked up my NT700 just over a month ago in Gastonia (great dealership). It's a very comfortable ride and does great on the interstate or riding the twisties. It has plenty of torque and is well designed for touring. It's heavy enough for a smooth ride on the interstate, light and balanced for slow speeds. I came from a cruiser (Vulcan 900), and am very happy with this bike. Also excellent gas mileage!! Show less

I have had this for a little while now and although it is my first bike I gotta say I love it. It rides smooth and I had a bunch of friends that were angry with me just starting the bike up with no issues thanks to the fuel injection. I marked it down in the comfort department only because the seat does get a little uncomfortable after about 60 or 70 miles, but I fixed that issue so no issues now. Show less

I purchased my shadow phantom a week ago & I love it! It is very comfortable, handles real well & has plenty of get up & go when needed. It's also nice for passengers, do not pass the bike up. Show less

This is my 2nd motorcycle. I traded in a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 500. This bike is much nicer! A little more power, much smoother with the shaft drive, and the fuel injection is awesome! Starts right up and no waiting for it to warm up! It looks much nicer in person than on Honda's website! The exhaust is VERY LOUD for a stock factory exhaust! Great acceleration, super smooth shifting, very comfortable seat, factory forward controls. I plan on keeping this one as long as I can! The dealer told me that they are very hard to find right now so in a couple of months they might all be gone. I had to decide between this one and the Harley 883 Iron. When I sat on the Harley my butt hurt after a minute, and for my weight the mid-mounted controls felt too cramped for my style of riding. I do like the way the Harley Iron looks, but this bike in my opinion looks even better and feels better for the same price! Show less