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2010 Honda Shadow RS Review

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seruzawa · 05-12-2010, 04:32 PM

Dang. Well, I'll have to admit it when Honda does something smart and brings over a bike with a reasonable footpeg position. If one wants a smaller metric cruiser it's good to have one with a seating position that isn't ridiculous.

Kenneth_Moore · 05-13-2010, 07:22 AM

It must be a huge savings in manufacturing cost to put that seam on the tanks. It's a nice looking bike and all, but damn, that seam just ruins it.

Dr_Sprocket · 05-13-2010, 03:04 PM

"The Shadow RS is a fun and unintimidating ride. At $7,799, it’s fairly affordable, but it retails for more than Harley’s 883 Sportster which starts at $6,999."

And that says it all. Who would have ever thought we'd see the day when a Japanese copy of an original would cost more? Man, how times have changed!

Kevin_Duke · 05-13-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Sprocket

"The Shadow RS is a fun and unintimidating ride. At $7,799, it’s fairly affordable, but it retails for more than Harley’s 883 Sportster which starts at $6,999."

And that says it all. Who would have ever thought we'd see the day when a Japanese copy of an original would cost more? Man, how times have changed!

Or that Harley would adopt EFI on the 883 before Honda did with the Shadow!

Dr_Sprocket · 05-13-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_Duke

Or that Harley would adopt EFI on the 883 before Honda did with the Shadow!

Touché, my friend! Touché.

silentgrayfellow · 05-13-2010, 05:35 PM

I miss the days when Japanese cruisers had thier own style. Magna, Virago, Kawasaki Eliminator, Vmax, even the Madura.

Although this bike may look very Sportster-ish, I imagine it is easier to ride for noobs. Of course I always try to steer noobs away from learning how to ride on a new motorcycle regardless of displacement.

A friend of mine recently sold his 1200 Roadster to someone with some limited dirt riding experience but no on-road experience. She took the MSF course (new rider's course), got licensed, and promptly dropped the bike twice the first day causing some high-dollar damage to the tank and controls.

At least she didn't get hurt...yet...

Duken4evr · 05-13-2010, 05:36 PM

Pricing must be due to Dollar/Yen balance. The yen is very strong currency these days, causing prices of Japanese products to rise in our dollars. Even so, Honda has been stamping these things out forever. 8 grand seems rather expensive.

Given that, I can't see why anyone would buy one of these. Might as well buy the Sportster and the the "real deal".

DonM · 05-13-2010, 07:38 PM

There is something magical about the 750cc sized bike. That it is now considered a beginners bike highlights the importance of a rider safety course. Especially now that cage drivers consider themselves invulnerable, and drive without looking for anything smaller than themselves.

Kevin_Duke · 05-13-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Duken4evr

Pricing must be due to Dollar/Yen balance. The yen is very strong currency these days, causing prices of Japanese products to rise in our dollars. Even so, Honda has been stamping these things out forever. 8 grand seems rather expensive.

Given that, I can't see why anyone would buy one of these. Might as well buy the Sportster and the the "real deal".

Good point about the yen that many often overlook.

As for whether the Sportster or the Shadowster is a better bike, we intend to find out.

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seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,406	Dang. Well, I'll have to admit it when Honda does something smart and brings over a bike with a reasonable footpeg position. If one wants a smaller metric cruiser it's good to have one with a seating position that isn't ridiculous. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

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Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	It must be a huge savings in manufacturing cost to put that seam on the tanks. It's a nice looking bike and all, but damn, that seam just ruins it. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

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Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	"The Shadow RS is a fun and unintimidating ride. At $7,799, it’s fairly affordable, but it retails for more than Harley’s 883 Sportster which starts at $6,999." And that says it all. Who would have ever thought we'd see the day when a Japanese copy of an original would cost more? Man, how times have changed! __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

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05-13-2010, 05:35 PM	#7
silentgrayfellow Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 320	I miss the days when Japanese cruisers had thier own style. Magna, Virago, Kawasaki Eliminator, Vmax, even the Madura. Although this bike may look very Sportster-ish, I imagine it is easier to ride for noobs. Of course I always try to steer noobs away from learning how to ride on a new motorcycle regardless of displacement. A friend of mine recently sold his 1200 Roadster to someone with some limited dirt riding experience but no on-road experience. She took the MSF course (new rider's course), got licensed, and promptly dropped the bike twice the first day causing some high-dollar damage to the tank and controls. At least she didn't get hurt...yet...

05-13-2010, 05:36 PM	#8
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 707	Pricing must be due to Dollar/Yen balance. The yen is very strong currency these days, causing prices of Japanese products to rise in our dollars. Even so, Honda has been stamping these things out forever. 8 grand seems rather expensive. Given that, I can't see why anyone would buy one of these. Might as well buy the Sportster and the the "real deal".

05-13-2010, 07:38 PM	#9
DonM Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 138	There is something magical about the 750cc sized bike. That it is now considered a beginners bike highlights the importance of a rider safety course. Especially now that cage drivers consider themselves invulnerable, and drive without looking for anything smaller than themselves.