Best Beginner Motorcycle? Honda Shadow 

I ride a Honda Shadow VT600, 2000 model. Bought it in 2007 with 4,000 miles on it. Sometimes people call it a "starter bike," or a "beginner motorcycle," as here. I always laugh. Over the past fourteen years, now, I've ridden that motorcycle to 150,300 miles. I've been from SC to California twice, north to Canada, south to Key West, into the midwest, and to major beaches on the east coast countless times. In other words, I've ridden my little 600 coast to coast and border to border. I've never trailered the bike anywhere. I ride it there. I've never owned another motorcycle. I'm now 71. This summer I'll be riding from Murphy to Manteo, NC, and touring the state of Kentucky. Who knows about next year. Beginner bike? Ha ha.

I'm 72 and have been riding since I was 15. I have had several different shadows and have loved everyone of them. I like the shadow because it is heavy enough not to be twitchy but light enough to be manageable. It isn't as fast as some bikes but it is quicker than traffic. I'm 5'5" tall and can easily flat foot this bike

The shadow is ridiculous, I’ve dropped it, I’ve hit a minivan at 35, it’s been dumped riding in the rain, it’s held up through all of it it’s great. And just cause it’s a 750 doesn’t mean you have to use it all. Just ride your own ride

I’m a beginner and just purchased a 2005 Shadow. Haven’t driven a bike in 22yrs. Always wanted this bike, even back in the 90s. Good to finally hear someone say that it’s a good beginner bike. Even better to own my dream machine.

Just bought my first bike, a 2004 Shadow Sabre 1100. I honestly can't see getting another one right now. Smooth ride, easy to work on and didn't kill me on price. I am having a ball on it.

I am looking for a beginner motorcycle and stumbled across your video, you just earned you a subscriber and honda Shadow buyer looking at honda motorcycles as we speak. Thanks for this video

I bought mine 21 years ago. Still looks good and runs great. Only 1 repair. The starter switch. If I had stored in inside it probably wouldn’t have had the issue. The odometer button went out a couple of years ago. Unable to switch to trip milage. So I have to remember the milage when I fill up. Oh and one accident. An oncoming suv turned left right in front of me. Bent the forks slightly but took it to the Honda dealer and they straightened it back out. Replaced the stock pipes with side cuts. It looks and sounds like a Harley sportster. This is better than a beginner bike, it’s a great bike for life.

It's an excellent bike for old retired guys as well, I have a Shadow Aero and it's now my forever bike, I love it

thank you .i just take my exam and i m looking for a honda shadow..you help me a lot ! you have a new subscriber !

My girlfriend just bought me a Black Honda Shadow for my birthday.

I've been riding since I was 10 years old. I'm 62 and I'm riding a 08 Shadow Areo 750. 6'2 250lbs . Great bike

thankyou bro ! im in the army reserves rn and i drive alot so i told myself i need a motorcycle and this is the perfect video man thankyou so much

Video is extremely spot on at all points. Well done Sir, excellent video with such good info for beginner riders. I've been riding every chance I get which is allot since 1992.

started on 07 gsxr 600, went to 750. cbr 1000, zx1400r, r1, road glide special, vtx 1800f3, and bought my wife a 06 shadow spirit 750 to learn on. i ride it ALLL the time, great, fun, reliable bike. LOVE IT. not only for beggininers great bike for a second bike or for anyone whos ridden all kinds of bikes and wants to get to the root of the fun. the value per dollar is just amazing. ill always have one.

Just got an 02 Shadow Spirit 1100, first bike! Love it!

I went from riding an 1100 Shadow for 15 years to a 750 Shadow for a second bike I got cheap and it was like riding a mini bike, so light and small. Now I have the 1300 VTX and that's perfect for me. Hondas are great bikes, much like Suzukis, Yamahas, and Kawasakis.

Been thinking about getting started biking and there are always a ton of these on sale nearby to me for cheap. It seems like a great starter bike and a good bike in general and I believe it will be what I go with!

I agree, it was my first as well! Great bike!

just got a 2008 Shadow 750 !!!! Very happy

I had been considering a Rebel but a friend had an 07 Shadow Aero that had 2400 miles on it. She wanted to sell to a friend. I'm really happy with it. Not exactly my beginner bike since I'd had an 85 KZ550 for a few months. But I like it so much I don't think I'll trade up.

I started out on a yamaha v star 650 I got it New in 2005 I still have it i put 35.890 miles on it no probs but I need to upgrade i agree with you 💯 on honda shadow 750 are super great bike 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇲

I have seen black and white, but this color is dope. I love yellow color on a motorcycle. I am debating on getting this for my first cruiser. I am graduating the sport bike. I was debating if i can spend less money on a v-star 250 or rebel 300, spending less than $5500. But this one is really attractive.

For my first bike I bought a shadow 750 and I love it great bike 🏍

I like these handle bars . It looks really sharp

The Shadow Phantom is very cool

Just bought the phantom it’s awesome and my first bike.

I got the shadow phantom a few months back. Absolutely love the bike. Unfortunately, mine is at the shop right now. Can't wait to get it back.

I have a 750 bobber and it's a great starter bike.

Dam. For 1200 bucks. Dam what a deal . I like the color. Very clean. Ride safe.

New subscriber. Recommended by RU-vid.

I'm a beginner rider. I own a 2003 shadow sprit 750DC. So far I like it's handling.

These Shadows are very beautiful.

i switch over from a goldwing all dressed to a vt1100 ace I cant tell the difference in weights when you are a rider from childhood no matter what you ride you adapt in the first 100 meters

First bike and I still ride it even though I’ve outgrown it. 99 Honda shadow vlx 600.. only thing I don’t like is that it’s so light if I had to abruptly stop the bike will fishtail. (Yes I use both brakes) don’t know if it’s like that with all bikes though

Bought anAero 750 two years agoandcant up grade cos I don't want to part with it, a perfect bike.

Now we have winter, the season is over, but I really want to ride my Spirit 750 of 2002 as well.

My first bike was a sportster 883. If I had it to do over again the shadow would have been better. Way to cramped and small on the sportster. Shadow has a fat tank and just looks and feels like a bigger bike. And honestly the Kawasaki 900 would have been my best choice

I'd like to throw in a special mention for Yamaha vstar line, shaft drive makes for some low maintenance fun.

What a cool looking bike!

I've had 3 shadows in the past and I'm thinking about getting another one

They’ve been on the market for more than 20 years so accessories are plentiful. If you want bags, seats, windscreens, heated grips and on and on, you can find them. Easy to ride and able to go anywhere.

Actually, I am looking at this in reverse. Might add it to our bikes as a easy-to-use solo bike. Our big bike can be a pain to ride around . Great on the road, but less fun solo. I do like the Shadow Spirit 750s.

I love my 2020 Honda Shadow Phantom 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😁

I just got my license on friday and my first bike is vt750 honda shadow ace -1998, love it so far

I bought a 2007 honda shadow 750 spirit for $3,800. It’s my first bike and i love it

I didn’t know you had a bike channel! I watch your “pew pew reviews”… 😂 I’m about to get my first Shadow!

its a fantastic bike the low center of gravity means you can steer it with just your hips( not recomended). Ive gone over speed bumps no handed ( not recomended). Its got enough acceleration to keep up with a pack even if they are a race reps just about. Its extremly comfortable i used mine from work and back for 15yrs. wipe of the snow starts streight up. The wide back tyre has saved my ass more times than i can mension. Due oil on the roads where it would slip to the side and bite again a smaller wheel would of ran out of tread. The only hinderence for me was on long journeys the vibration in the hands would cause numbness. One of the best bikes ive ever had and the best buy i ever had

Holy crap, probably late to the party here, but i am looking for a new bike, and boom hegshot. I have been watching your gun channel for a while now and didn't even know you rode. Wtf subbed

Just got a 2012 spirit 750 for my first. Feels and runs great. I was thinking about doing a yellow paint job on it too.

My grandpa has an 07 Honda shadow 750 that I'm currently learning on, he's to old to ride it, so me and my dad ride it, but I've only heard good things

Dude, I love your gun channel and was excited to see you have a bike channel as well! Your videos were helpful in purchasing my first firearm and hope the same for when it comes time to purchase a bike! Keep up the great content 🤙🏾

Awesome!!!

I just picked up an '85 VT500 for my first bike. After I spend probably the whole winter fixing it up, I'm excited to take it for a rip.

I hear a lot of "great beginner bike". So do you recommend it to an intermediate to advanced rider who wants to chuck on a set of pipes and enjoy the sound? Power and speed isn't something i'm big on anymore, however my fear is that if i buy one i would need more power eventually. I test rode the vulcan 900 custom however i didn't feel the power was thay much different due to it being heavier. Finding it hard to pick one of the 2.

What exact model is that? Those models design ones are rare to find. We know its a spirit 750 but what is the model name type. I only seen 3 of those. Thanks. And great video and great bike.

Pretty sure this will be my first bike.

Honda Shadows are Fabulous

My daughter's first bike was a 750 Honda

Totally OT, but I'd love to see Honda bring back the Magna... I digress, lol.

Love mine

I have a chance to get a 1999 Shadow 750 for cheap, it has around 19000 miles but I heard Hondas run forever. Would be my first ever motorcycle.

Details on the bars? Those bars are exactly what I'm looking for!

Came to find out to concealed carry on a motorcycle. Left with confirmation that I'm buying the right bike. Not bad

I should've started on one of these 😂 My first bike was a 1700cc built Suzuki intruder

I have had Kawasaki, Suzuki Harley and I now own two Honda Shadows . Both 1100's 2001 Sabre and 2000 Spirit . At almost 50 I have no want or need to be doing over 100 miles an hour . The only problem I have with the Shadow line is parts availability at least OEM Style . And the aftermarket parts are slim picking and poor quality . Nut that is an unfortunate reality for most metrics.

I'm looking towards my first bike to be a Honda Shadow aero or even a Honda Shadow phantom that's why I want I want everything to do with motorcycles. My dad and I started getting into it my dad used to ride but got an accident years ago when he was in his early twenties and hasn't ridden in a long time but ended up getting his thrive back into wanting to do it and I started thinking about motorcycles and didn't realize that the same time my dad was thinking about it too and then we mentioned it to each other and we're getting our motorcycle license this year Just have to wait for this stupid Corona virus to stop canceling it yeah but that's why I'm looking into I've been hearing a lot of good reviews about the shadow aero and Shadow phantom and I have my eyes on the Kawasaki Vulcan s but I've been hearing and seeing a lot of great reviews on the shadows the Hondas and I don't want no torque wrenching maintenance constantly but when you stated that to me that's what I'm looking for in this video and I will look towards checking all that out for myself I want to get a brand new one and they're cheap that's why I like about it

Is a Honda phantom 2003 1100 spirit good for a beginner? How many cc does it have ? I’m looking for a cheap bike at the moment

Loving the BRCC shirt my guy! Honda Shadows are amazing bikes.

Is it fuel injected is it hydraulic valve adjustment

Is there a 1200 available ? Or did you mean the 1100? Have an Aero 750 and I love it. Also had the vt 500 and regret selling it on.

Looks like a chose right for my first bike lol

I randomly got the urge to get a bike, about to take my beginner course, any tips?

What about navigation with your phone?

My mom is giving me her 04 shadow. Gotta repaint it tho😂

Where can I find one . I am really interested

Can I have it after you put nitrous on it?

How the hell you adjust the seat hight

The shadows are great. But stay with the 750cc and down 5-speed models. And definitely stay away from the big engines that have only a single crank pin and shake like Harleys. Oh yeah and some of those are four speeds. That's just dumb, to cripple the transmission to act more like a Harley.

What’s the sticker on the gas tank? Can you take it of or is it like a pillow tag and a federal crime if you remove it?

Wait my gun bro is gonna guide me as I get into bikes too? Hahaha it’s a sign

I never thought the 750 was a beginner bike. Ya, a 300 yes. I bought my 03 ACE in 2002. I have 64k on it after 20 years.

I have one my self

Where is the holster.

What’s the model??

I bought one of these yesterday, and took it out for the first long ride today. THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER BIKE. I've been driving a motorcycle for 15 years... my first assessment is thats it's big, it's weird, it's pretty, and it's dangerous. Like riding on top of a locomotive. A Road King or Road Glide supersized level bike. Not a beginner bike. I'm keeping it, but only because I'm an experienced rider. Get a classic Honda Rebel 250 as your first bike. Not the new one. The old one, that is very flickable and light weight.

Really wanna buy a used Honda shadow , they’re so cheap! But i dnt know shit about bikes and dnt wanna get ripped off lol

I have a 95 Honda shawdow i bought this year unfuntenly do to bills I wasent able to ride this year... Any one know where to get a gas tank cheap please lmk thanks

Plz someone tell me all cruiser bikes names

Licky my uncile got killed on one

This motorcycle would of been so much better if it was a straight air cooled twin and lost the radiator, and added or kept the fuel injection. They didn't switch to fuel injection until the 2012 model... and there's very few used one of those out there to find for sale. I love my straight twin air cooled Hondas. I'm not even sure how you'd change the rear drum brakes on the shaft drive version. I would be like, WTF am I suppose to do to replace these? The gas tank is kind of an illusion, because there's a big airbox going up the center of it. Anyway, I wouldn't pay more than 2000 tops for this bog standard bike. Probably the worst thing about this bike is the rear foot pegs are located way up high, meaning as the driver you can't move your legs every now and then back and forth between the front and back pegs to keep from cramping. You're stuck with the front pegs and that's it. If your feet go looking for non existant rear pegs during a ride like mine being use to them being there, you're libel to hit dead air or worse hit the ground with your foot and run over your toe. In fact, I'd rather have my feet on some rear pegs once I get going on a long stretch and don't have to shift or brake. Makes it a lot easier to stand up when going over a bump too.

i am 5'3 guy i am going to buy my first motorcycle is it good for a short heighted person. Or are their any other recommendations for me

Bluetooth helmet now

The music is the sound and feel of the engine

A 1200 twin for grown man Is fine. Not exactly a liter bike

Honda Rebel 500

Reasons: weight, seat height, reliable, resalable, liquid-cooled.

The Honda shadow 1100 weighs over 800lbs not a light bike when it’s not moving that’s for sure

Is this the 400 or 600 ?

1100 not 1200

The problem on that bike is the fuel guage...no fuel guage 😩😩