The Honda Shadow was my dream bike from the day I set eyes on it at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City. I had considered other manufacturers and styles, and had been practicing on a Honda Rebel before taking the MSF course, but once I sat on the Aero I was convinced.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 Honda Shadow Aero 750
I own two motorcycles. The first one my husband and I purchased was a 2008 Harley-Davidson Nightster 1200. We bought this bike in May 2008 after I signed up to take the Riders Course, which I completed and passed in June 2008. I had never ridden a bike before this except on the back with my husband.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2008 Harley-Davidson Nightster 1200 1986 Honda Rebel
I chose this bike because I tried holding up my husbands friends Shadow, and it felt like something I could handle as a beginning rider. It was probably a little big for me to start with. I dropped it twice on my first day riding on my own, but keep in mind I had never ridden any kind of motorized two wheeler.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2004 Honda Shadow Spirit 750
Selecting the right bike is a very personal decision that can help us learn more about our abilities and ourselves. Three women share details about their path to the right bike.
READERS RIDES: Finding Your Way to the Right Bike
The Honda Shadow Spirit VT1100C is aptly named because its spirit the essence of this solid middleweight has inspired thousands of people to own one since it was introduced in 1985. It has survived changes in Hondas lineup for more than two decades.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 Honda Shadow Spirit VT1100C
Four women share what they love about their motorcycles.
READERS RIDES: Hondas and a Harley
Women and motorcycle clubs just seem to go together. So do women and the color pink—at least for some.
READERS RIDES: Sharing the Passion
With its painted flames and chopper-like profile, Hondas new for 2007 Shadow Spirit 750 C2 looks like one bad motorcycle, but it provides riders with a satisfying package of comfortable ergos, eye-catching looks and pleasing performance. WRN Contributor Pamela Collins tests the newest Shadow to join Hondas lineup.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 Shadow Spirit 750 C2
Two women choose a Honda Shadow Spirit 750 at different times in their riding lives.
In spite of injuries, two women find ways to get back in the saddle. The third woman in this installment shares why she loves her Sportster so much.
READERS RIDES: Motorcycling At All Costs