2008 Honda Shadow® Aero

2008 Honda Shadow® Aero pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$6,799
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2004
Parent Company
Honda
Display Name
Shadow(R) Aero
Year
2008
Make
Honda
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
6
Valves Per Cylinder
3
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
79 / 3.11
Stroke (mm/in)
76 / 2.99
Displacement (cc/ci)
745 / 45.5
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Chromed
Yes
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/90 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
160/80 R15
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 296
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
7.1 / 180
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.6 / 116.8
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.5 / 88.9
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.5 / 1638.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
519.4 / 235.6
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.9 / 3.4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.43
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
25.9 / 657.9
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown Material
Billet Aluminum
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Folding
Yes
Helmet Locks
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
6 reviews
  • It's an eye catcher!!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 31, 2011

    I've had my Aero for a couple of years and love it!!! The ride is great and the sound is solid and throaty without being ear splitting. The candy red is a head turner. I don't know how many times I'd be sitting at a light and some one would drive up, take a look, and comment on how sharp it looks. ...

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  • great bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 28, 2010

    Took it to Vegas and back from Ottawa,Ont Canada it was a 10000km ride and the bike did great. No problems at 10000 miles up in the Colorado mtns. I would recommend it to anyone. I'm taking it across Canada to Victoia this year.......great bike...love it

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  • back to biking
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 29, 2009

    having been away from biking for 30 years,and then having only ever owned 250cc models,i have decided to sit my test,just completed module one and my road test was cancelled due to the weather conditions just before xmas 2009,will get a new date soon.having read various reviews on the internet,i ...

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  • A Great Value!!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 26, 2009

    I have riden my shadow for over a year now and I am pleased with its performance in all areas. The fuel economy is as advertised. The ride is excellent and the style is traditional yet unique. People constantly ask about my bike and I always give them a thumbs up!

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  • Simply a great bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jun 29, 2009

    Pondering several choices in motorcycles, I kept coming back to the aero. It's classic old school look and low seat height made me feel like it was made for me. In just a year I have tallied 8000 miles and have made short jaunts and 6 hour rides. In either situation, I feel just as relaxed afterwards ...

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  • Love It!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 15, 2009

    This is my first bike. I sat on about 30 different models ranging from the Honda Rebel to the Harley Nighttrain before I made my decision. I kept coming back to the Shadow Aero. The quality, comfort and price made it impossible to pass up! Great first bike. I've quickly become an enthusiest and cant ...

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