2023 Honda Shadow Phantom review 

Don't worry about the gear indicator. You'll know you're in 5th when it won't go up any more.

that shaft driven hub case looks exactly like the one on my 84. i know mine has been never been off the swingarm in its 39 years.i service the splines,bearings & oil. i've never had a problem.good rear shocks minumize the throttle jacking issue.saved me 39 years of messing with chain & sprocket maintenence.

It's not a race bike and it doesn't pretend to be. She'll handle 75 on the highway all day long.

Owned 3 600s and 2 1100 Shadows. Great bikes.

Had a 2007, it was rock solid.

I have a heavily modified 2013 Phantom that I’ve ridden cross country on many times. I have no problem cruising at 90mph with close to 200 pounds of camping gear strapped to the back, and can hit 115 mph. One of the coolest motorcycles out there.

3 things I would have to immediately change: mirrors, gas cap & exhaust...all of that looks like it's from a completely different bike...it all needs to be flat black...💯% murdered out...other than that, I think it looks awesome! I got a 750 Aero that I'm about to roll over 40K miles on & it never misses a beat...change the oil, occasionally the tires, & a clutch cable every now & then, they stay faithful...great little bikes...can't kill them...and I'm good with that tank size, because on that bike, I'm usually pulling over every 100 miles or so anyway to stretch my legs or bathroom breaks or whatever...

I had Harley’s in my 40s they are a lot of matanence I bought an 04 shadow 3 years ago really nice to ride reliable love the bike

Those are the exact oem mirrors i had one my honda 1100 shadow sabre over 15 years ago. They were used on many bikes lol funny to see honda still using that same mirror but hey they work well.

Great video... I am looking to get one soon... I like the look of them.. and very conferable

Very nice sled there. I’m definitely leaning towards the Honda for my next bike

You have to realize that in the 60’s, a 800cc bike was considered a big bike.

I had an 1100 Shadow ace loved it. I now have a 2015 Stateline 1300 slightly modified it’s cool and it’s a hod rod. Great video Marshal keep up the good work brother.

Great vid. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I’m definitely leaning towards the Honda Shadow. Will let you know my final decision Thanks again. Peace

Great review my friend. I just bought a used 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom with similar color. Only difference is the front forks is not black and the mirrors are round and black colored. Fun to ride and very low to the ground. I am 5" 9, 160lbs. The bike can go up to 85 mph easily.

Hello from down the road near Brighton. After many years not riding, my first foray back on 2 wheels was a used Shadow Spirit several years back. She was sturdy and fun…but very soon way too underpowered for me. Moved on to a vtx, then a Heritage and now a Limited. But the Shadow is a great beginner bike and it served its purpose refreshing my skills. ✌️

Too bad you didn't get the new one. The updated model just came out a couple of days ago. No more drum breaks all LED and a lot more.

A favorite of mine 😊

Great video!

Beautiful ❤

The shaft sold it for me, though I'd wait 3-4 years and get it for half price knowing that as a Honda it's still going to be a good reliable bike. As a referance to the BMW you did last week. I saw a BMW Bobber today at a regular bike meet, now that impressed me. Love you to get hold of one of them if you can, as I know nothing about them.

I just wish they made one for a couple grand more with there 1300 in it

I had an Shadiw ACE 750 & put 30,000 miles on her. Height was perfect for me (5:6" female) & it was absolutely dependable. Sold it & regret that decision every time i think about it

My first bike was a Honda shadow 700

Honda Shadow should produce 125cc,250cc,400cc, 750cc, 1200cc. With the looks like Honda Fury...and using their Classic Springers Fork.

I have a 2011 Aero (bigger pillion seat and different bars but Fuel Injected) - awesome thing about Shadows is that you can buy an older one and it’s almost the same - they are very unchanged outside of Aero/Sprit/Phantom/RS variants. (And the fuel injection introduction) Shaft drive is awesome, low maintenance option. The three valve per cylinder motor is surprisingly good for a 750cc - no wonder you see the three valve V-twins in a lot of Hondas. Such an awesome bike. They are popular for a good reason. The only thing I wish Honda would have added was a Tach. But I’m working on adding one.

I miss living in fort collins 😭😭😭 been back in OKC 4 years, now. Missing my hikes and drives in the poudre and rist canyons.

I had a2012 phantom love every mile

Would be cool if Honda sold these in Australia

A great bike

I had a Shadow 750 in 1983. It was a awesome first bike. I would recommend them to anybody.

I agree the shaft drive is a huge selling point. Can't understand why othe bike reviewers don't emphasize the drive shaft. It's a little difficuIt to find a mid size bike with shaft drive. I would have to test drive one to see if the suspension bottoms out too easily, and see if there is too much hand numbing vibration in the handlebars. With a 3 gallon tank, and getting 60 mpg, it should have a range of 180 miles, which isn't bad. The Fury has a ridiculously small peanut tank, unless your hobby is to stop at every gas station.

My first bike was a Honda shadow 750 (2007)

Nice Moto

Watch out for shaking gas tank. Harley might claim patent infringement.

Height is mentioned a lot, would this be okay for a 5' 3" rider? My husband and I are beginners looking for a bike we can both share, me primarily driving it most of the time, the shorter one. If not as is is there an adjustment that can be made for a shorter rider, that would still be okay for him to drive it too, he being 5' 10"?

Sweet looking ride, is that under $10k price tag in US or Cdn funds? It appears you're probably in Colorado once I saw the license plate. With Harley D, BMW, Triumph and Royal Enfield sporting their new high-end models for '23 with 'very' high-end price points, no doubt newer riders will be drawn to this bad boy. Thanks for the worthwhile video.

Honda Phantom 2023 Very Very Good Looking ❤👍🇮🇩

You may consider getting a pop sock for your mic...

Does the motorcycle have a gasoline consumption indicator?

you cant buy them in germany can you?

I own a 2014 looks exact same, i cut the baffles out, sounds mean, bike just sucks on the highway, always looking for another gear.

I have a 16 fury and looking at getting a phantom too is it going to feel under powered compared to the fury or is it geared nicely

Would this bike be good for a 6’4/6’5 rider?

Can you tune it for more power?

Separate from the price, what is not important to me... The big 4 above whatever HD. I ride daily, i have no time to have my bike repaired every week. "Spokes are a good thing"... i don't agree, inner tire, no plugging possible.

Take them (I'm brand new) stickers off the tank😂😂

harley shouldve let the japanese build UJM's.they made the mistake of allowing the japanese to build better harley clones, than harley could build the originals.that was a long time ago, & there still doing it.its like the insult that wont go away.

Bring back the vtx 1800

I just don’t want the plastic fenders etc

under 10k. sounds like you should have his and her motorcycles. Happy wife, happy life.

Nope honda came out with that style of speedometer first harley copied it

I tried to watch the video, horrible audio with the wind noise.

1st pro -> "DRIVE SHAFT." 2nd pro -> 750cc engine. 1st Con - black paint - ugh; summer heat in OK, KS, TXS, NM, AZ., ugh! The rest of items, as you like or don't like. For me, SADDLE; a good saddle must be one you can sit on all day - 10 or 11 hours, be able to slide forwards or backwards on, and then get off and stand up straight and walk around straight-up; get on the next day and do it all over again. Ride cross-nation and back without a chiropractor's ministrations. That saddle is like a choice or chore, depending on your inseam and lower back. Large crash-bars out far enough to ride with outstretched legs are needed. A 3&1/2 gallon tank? Well, that small a tank may make the saddle, and shocks the best thing for traveling - get off and walk around for 15 minutes after gassing up.. GAS GAUGE? Much preferred. I dislike tach-clocks. A speed indicator, a gas gauge, a neutral light, and a high beam indicator is what I prefer. SHOCKS?? As smooth a ride as possible is what you want. Replace them with the best shocks available as quick as you can afford the new ones.Speed? I see no need to ride over 70 mph. Frankly, if you ride over 70mph on 90% of American roads; you'll get shaken, have to swerve to avoid trash (darn those retreaded tire carcasses); dangerous, get wind-pummeled by trucks, and encounter fresh tar put down by rode repair crews. BTW, I'M FOUR-SCORE YRS OF AGE NOW. I first rode a Cushman Eagle in 1956. I read the comments and one mentioned a newer version with LED instruments - that's a load of ugh. Stick with the ones this rider showed you. BRAKES? I've dealt with many drum brakes since 1956. You can live with them. Just remember, your rear brake is dangerous to use without intentional attention to it. Personally, I detest tube tires, but you can live with them. Just switch tires without wearing the treads off. Keep on 'a truckin'.

He kidna looks like les stroud the survivor guy , however you spell his name

It is NOT a beginner bike. If you think you have to have 1100 cc bike to be cool, you are wrong. Rode my Honda 750 Magna across USA TWICE. Smooth. Harley is a joke.