Honda SHADOW AERO reviews

I've had a few bikes in my time. This is the ultimate riders choice. It has speed, comfort and looks that you would dream for. Mine is all chromed out and dressed up. I ride in a club with mostly Harleys. It is a showpiece. Every time I stop I am stroked about my Harley. The joke is on them I didn't pay the high dollar but I have the sound and I think better looks than the Harley. I can't wait till warmer weather to have it under me. I never ever see one for resale. I see plenty of Harleys. If you ever have one, you will not let it go. I want to thank Honda Motor Cycles for making a dream come true for me. Show less

5 stars says it all. Have an '02 orange/black with extras. handles great/ looks better! Always gets looks and people wanting to know what it is! Simply put, it is a got to have bike. Show less

LOVE THE BIKE, SMOOTH RIDER COMFORT.. THE ONLY THING IS THE GEARING IN IT, I THINK IT NEEDS MORE TOP END, MAYBE A HIGHER GEAR RATIO... Show less

I have actually have a 1999 aero and my father has a 2000 but there virtually the same bike. I've ridden the bike 17,000miles and haven't had any problems.Once you get use to the feel it's a comfortable bike.The single pin motor vibrates but I like a feel to feel the motorcycle. 2001 they switched to a smoother motor with a bit more horsepower. It could use about 10 more horsepower.The radiatior is a bit obtrusive and the drive shaft leaves an open space.Another negative is they don't hold their resale value. Overall it's alot more stylish then the other japanese v-twins and dependable. Show less

I've had my 2002 Honda Aero now for almost a year. It is an outstanding motorcycle. It's handling and response are second to none. The styling is a real "Head-turner". Show less

I get lots of thumbs-up around town. I have the orange and white paint with the fat whitewalls. Very retro. I have since added a backrest for the wife, luggage rack, windshield and lowers (for when it's cold). Great bike for around town and shor hops outof town. Ergonomics are not good for a long trip. Needs a better seat. Lots of vibration with the Harley-style single-pin crank. Other than that it's a perfect bike. won't ever trade it. Made add a touring bike to the collection, though, someday. Show less

I purchased a new 2002 Aero two weeks ago. The style of the bike was the biggest selling point. I love the retro style. The engine is strong for a bike in this weight class. I have owned several HD's over the years and this dollar for dollar tops em all. Show less

I have just purchased a 1999 hadow Areo from a dealer bike only had 2300 miles on it not even broken in. the previous owner had put a set of Leather-Lyke Saddle Bags on it and a set of Vance and Hines long shot pipes. Great sound!!! I had been looking at bikes for the past year and this one beats them all hands down style, handling and price I looked at the HD no way $$$. This bike turns heads The only draw back I found was seat confort. After riding several types of bikes over the yeas I found none better. Show less

I looked long and hard for a new bike to end my 10 yr. hiatus from riding. I looked at HD's and Victory's but for the price and reliabilty you can't beat this bike. It is by far prettier than any other I tried and it has plenty of horses. The only thing I am going to change is the exhaust. A bike this great needs a great sound too! Show less

For the Money that is! I test rode all the rest but for Cruiser Bikes it came down to Honda and Kawasaki. I rode both new Honda VTX's. The VTX1800 is a great Bike if you have money to spare and you want to make frequent Gas stops. I was disappointed with the VTX1300 (see review) and think that the VT1100 motor feels more torqy. Overall the Aero is the best looking and most rounded Bike out there and if you can find one used with all the accessories like I did, you can't go wrong. It is fun to ride and gets all the looks. I give it a 10 plus Grin Factor! Show less