honda Cruiser reviews

Overall it's a great bike. The factory seat was absolute garbage, but once it was replaced with a better aftermarket seat, it was the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. Performance was fine; you never needed more power to feel safe getting on the freeway, but full power acceleration was not sporty by any means. It's a great cruiser and with so few of them around they always draw at least a few looks. Show less

The 2015 Honda Shadow Aero is a testament to Honda’s commitment to crafting timeless and reliable motorcycles. This cruiser stands out with its classic retro styling, combining a low-slung saddle, ample chrome, and a teardrop fuel tank that harken back to the golden age of motorcycling. The 745cc V-twin engine offers smooth, responsive power that is perfect for both city commuting and longer highway rides. Riders will appreciate the Shadow Aero’s comfort, thanks to its well-padded seat and relaxed riding position. The bike’s low seat height (at just 25.9 inches) makes it accessible for riders of all sizes, ensuring confidence and control at all times. The shaft drive is another standout feature, providing a low-maintenance and reliable option compared to chain-driven alternatives. Handling is superb for a cruiser of this class, with the bike feeling stable and balanced at both low and high speeds. The suspension, featuring a 41mm front fork and dual shocks in the rear, absorbs road imperfections with ease, contributing to a smooth and comfortable ride. The braking system, with a front disc and rear drum brake, provides adequate stopping power and instills confidence in various riding conditions. One of the most impressive aspects of the 2015 Shadow Aero is its build quality. The fit and finish are excellent, with every detail meticulously crafted. This attention to detail, combined with Honda’s legendary reliability, ensures that the Shadow Aero is a bike that will serve its owner faithfully for many years. In terms of value, the 2015 Honda Shadow Aero is hard to beat. It offers a perfect blend of style, performance, and comfort at a very competitive price point. Whether you are a seasoned rider looking for a dependable cruiser or a newcomer seeking a user-friendly and stylish bike, the Honda Shadow Aero is an excellent choice that delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended. Show less

2003 Honda VTX 1300 Very Low Mileage. Single owner. The Honda mechanic says it is in excellent condition. New tires, new battery, completely serviced, just detailed. The mileage is very low at 10698 Extra accessories: backrest, rack, headlamps, and windshield. The bike is a 52° V-Twin power mill, 75 hp, 123 Nm torque, with superb handling. Show less

The Honda VT1300CT Interstate is the perfect cruiser,. Taking a ride on this Iron Horse down your favorite two lane roads is pure pleasure. Short or long rides are equal in experience. Mine is a 2015, my third one. Why you ask? With a killer retro with an extended front chrome fork, comes with a full windshield over the single large front now bright LED light. Below the tear drop gas tank, is full chrome both sides to the dual chrome pipes. Next are the dual hardened leather saddle bags. It comes with a Banana seat with a sissy seat and back rest with a extended small chrome storage rack. Every single place I go, when I stop, people come up to tell me how bad ass it looks and how great looking it is. This one is jet black where there is not chrome, The only thing I had to add was a engine guard. This bike is built to run for a long time, change the oil every 5k and battery once a year and they just keep going. My first one, a new 2011, I put 95,000 miles on it, zero issues. My second 2013 I put 69,000 on, zero issues. Weighing in right at 660 pounds, holds 4.8 gallons of gas and averages 45 on the road and about 30 in town. I can't say enough good things about this bike, I recommend one to anyone. Show less

Bought this from a friend with 59,000 km on it. Didn't even want it really, just needed a bike in a hurry. Had the wrong bars on it and ran like garbage. Changed out the bars for correct ones and did a few things to improve rideability. Fell in love with it! A rocket on 2 wheels that sounds like nothing else. Have 109,000 km now and runs like Jack the bear. Very nimble bike, took it on many long trips with no issue even though it's 40 years old. Comfortable to a point, souple hours and 200 km and it's time to get off and gas up anyways. Silky smooth engine! Show less

I have had a lot of motorcycles in my lifetime, and iam 61 years old , a lot of them! The Honda vtx 1300R is by far my favorite one of them! It has plenty of power and very comfortable and reliable. What else could you ask for in a motorcycle. P.S it’s also very COOL Show less

Very happy with this bike very reliable and easy to maintain.I have owed many different motorcycle in my life this one is hard to beat.i have owed this one for 3 years and only put a battery in it plus oil change.for any one looking for something reliable I definitely recommend this platform.Honda is renowned for outstanding quality and durability let's face it it's a honda what else is there to say about it it live up to it's reputation Show less

I have been looking for 2004 Iron horse outlaw original parts but have been having a hard time...... Does anyone know where I can find any of these . I would greatly appreciate it. Stretched gas tank Speedometer Carborator Air cleaner cover Thank you very much for any ideas Show less

I actually wanted the 2023 Honda Shadow Phantom in Adventure Green, but couldn't find one close enough to where I live. I found the Phantom in Matte Black, thought maybe I'd just paint it, but...the Shadow Aero, which looked incredibly ugly in photos, looked surprisingly good in real life, with striking blue and cream paint. I sat on both bikes, but I fit better on the Shadow Aero, as it has a higher seat height than the Phantom. And I bought the Shadow Aero. The Shadow Aero is a very different ride from my 2006 Honda VTX 1300C, which I'm glad I didn't trade in. Of course, the Shadow Aero, which is half the size of the VTX, doesn't have massive reserves of power, but if you give it a chance, you'll find that it has power enough, and you'll get over 50 miles per gallon, which is sweet. The Shadow Aero is fuel injected, the VTX is carburated, so the Shadow Aero rolls on the power less suddenly than the VTX, but it certainly has enough get up and go for a speedy takeoff or for passing. And it's a showy bike. I call it my mini-cruiser. It gets lots of compliments; even people who aren't motorcyclists find the whole look of the Shadow Aero very pleasing. The one problem I've found is the seat. Although it is a nice-looking design, riding on it is truly a pain in the butt. After an hour of riding, my tailbone is so sore that I have difficulty moving my legs off the footpegs onto the ground. Excruciatingly painful. Bear in mind that I bought my VTX used with a Corbin seat, which isn't a problem even on all-day rides, so I know there are more comfortable seats available. Maybe the original seat on the VTX was as much of a PITA as the one on the Shadow Aero; I dunno. This is just my second week with the Shadow Aero, and the uncomfortable seat is the only really vexing problem I've found. My solution will be to remove the seat cover and place a combination of memory foam and gel that feels better to me, then I'll refit the original seat cover onto my 'improved comfort' seat. There seems to be plenty of room between the rigid foam and the cover, so I think that will work. Increasing the seat height a bit will be fine for me; the Shadow Aero has a much lower seat height than my VTX 1300C, and I'm quite comfortable on the VTX; I just ride in a bit of a different style on the Shadow Aero---I call it riding 'small' (although I must admit that on my first couple of miles on the Shadow Aero, before I figured out how to adjust myself to the bike, I felt a bit like a Shriner, riding on a motorcycle that seemed very tiny compared to the size of the VTX !) I really don't want to spend $700 to $1000 on an aftermarket seat, especially when considering that the base price for the Shadow Aero is less than $8000. Adding padding to the original seat seems a much more reasonable solution. When I've resolved the seat problem, I'll be very happy with my 2023 Honda Shadow Aero. Show less

I am 71 years old with a bad knee from a previous collision with a drunk driver, I'm looking for a bike as my final bike to carry me to the point I can no longer ride, I've owned 35 different bikes in the last 55 years all brands and types, there are advantages and disadvantaged to cruiser sitting position but the bike is fairly comfortable, there's another bike I'm looking at the NT700 but I think the ACE is the one it's lighter than a Harley has plenty of power I've run this thing to 110 mph most evo Harleys won't do that, plenty of luggage space, it handles great and is STABLE in turns like it's on rails, if you like rumbling exhaust of a 45 degree twin you might be disappointed because it's quiet, other than that I love this bike it's bullet proof, reliable old school no gas gauge,, those that say it needs more power I disagree plenty of power love the bike. Show less