2009 Honda reviews

It's a great bike, lots of fun for anyone. The peppy 72cc. engine, semi-auto clutch makes it even more fun for my son (and me). The only reason for the 4 star performance rating was the carb work I did later on. I bought it new and the bike came way too rich from the factory, (very black sooty plug). After the slight mods, the bike started easier and the throttle was a little more crisp, not to mention a better burn on the spark plug. Show less

I bought this bike on Halloween this year. I'm really happy with it overall. I looked at the Harleys first but the price just wasn`t in my range. I looked around and my buddy had an '05 VTX. I rode it and it was a no brainer. The wife and I have put over 600 miles on it in a few months. It's very comfortable, absolutely no vibration. I always owned big four cylinder Kawasakis back in the day and haven't had a street bike for 20 years. The kids are growing up so it was time for a new toy. Show less

I bought my 2009 Shadow new in May, 2011, and have enjoyed riding it this summer. I have had no problem with the bike at all, and I've been getting around 55 mpg! Good power and smooth shifting make the Honda Shadow Aero a winner for me. Show less

This is an excellent bike for a rider who wants convenience and comfort out of the machine. I commute to and from work, which is 28 miles each way. It handles well. The only draw back is if the wind speed is over 20 miles per hour. It does not handle well against wind resistence. Show less

I'm a first time Raider and I love my Shadow to death. I feel so comfortable on that bike. It's just good. It feels smooth and still has enough power for me. I like to cruise around and for that she is perfect. It's black with Snakeskin and looks nice. Show less

I got this bike about a year ago I have put 6,200 miles on her and I must say that I love it. It runs outstanding, handles great and most of all it looks as good as it runs. I ride with a lot of HD riders and I'm able to stay with them and get more compliments on the look of my ride than they do. Plus, I paid half as much. I love this ride! Show less

This bike is super smooth and comfortable, performs well, and has decent ground clearance in turns. The navi, cb, and audio work seemlessly together for simpler operation than you might think. The switch housings put most of the controls at your fingertips. Stock lighting is more than enough as far as I am concerned. Air management is great with the help of airwings or similar. The aerodynamics are very stable at speed. Handling is so light and nimble when the bike is moving that you forget how much it weighs, however it will remind you at parking lot speeds, (a small price to pay for everything else the bike offers). The engine is in a class by itself with its smoothness and the quality of its power delivery. The engine coupled with the handling characteristics combine for a superior riding experience. Show less

I thought I was going to be a weekend rider, I'm hooked. 8,000 miles in 10 months, I ride anytime it's above 40 degrees and dry. My wife and I each bought '09 Shadow's last year, and go on mini vacations all the time now. They pay for themselves with the gas savings. The seat and cruise control really make long rides more enjoyable. Show less

I just bought my XR650L as a 2009 leftover new. Power is great from the factory. Seat height is very tall, I'm on my toes at stop lights. The height of the bike can be very intimidating but don't let that stop you from buying one. It feels much smaller once you're up riding it. Show less

As a proud owner of a Honda 1300T, 1300C and 1800T, I have to say they are great bikes! It's maximum comfort and the suspension is superior over the Yamaha and Kawasaki. The quality of components (engine, transmission, etc.) are very reliable. If I had anything bad to say about the 1300 VTX, they need to put a larger fuel tank on these models to maximize the ride experience even more! Show less