Best 750 Motorcycle

The 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 Motorcycle

Honda has two very important attributes that make it one of the most desirable motorcycle brands available. One is its absolute reliability- the fact that few, if any Honda motorcycles ever really die, and two is their unflagging sense of style in middleweight cruisers. The 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 is as much an embodiment of that ethic of style and reliability as has ever traversed America's roadways. Not only does the rider get a bike with a long, smoothly-sculpted profile, but for the money, the 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 is as near unbreakable a motorcycle as is available today. Outside of that, the 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 has a look that is hard to define outside of "classic." While not really conforming wholly to the aesthetic of a chopper, the 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 does embody a custom style that seems to hint at a chopper, the way a good steak has just a hint of salt and spice.

The sporty character of the 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 is in no small part due to the 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin engine that the 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 shares with its Aero stable mate. Utilizing a single 34mm constant velocity carburetor, the 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 achieves excellent fuel economy for both long distance rides as well as jaunts to your favorite drive-in. The V-twin engine utilizes a single overhead camshaft, three valves per cylinder, and drives a five speed transmission mated to a low-maintenance shaft final drive.

The suspension of the 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 consists of a 41mm front fork with 4.6 inches of travel, and the rear suspension is of a dual-shock type with five-position spring preload adjustability and 3.5 inches of travel. Braking is accomplished by a single 296mm front disc with twin-piston caliper, and a drum rear brake.

The 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 features a wheelbase of 65 inches, plenty of room to stretch out on long rides, but not so much that the 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 is unwieldy through turns and parking lots. A seat height of just 25.7 inches practically qualifies the 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 for low-rider status, and a 3.7 gallon fuel tank ensure that the low, slow cruise will last for a long, long time.

The 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 is available in a handful of colors, including Candy Dark Red, Pearl White/Silver Pinstripe, Pearl Black/Red pinstripe, and Black. Base pricing begins at $7699, with specialty colors and extras bumping the price from there. Whether you're looking for a nice middleweight bike to cruise around town on or a first street bike for a mildly experienced beginner, the 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 is a reasonably priced, attractive option to consider.