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Honda VT 750C Shadow Aero
Lately the humongous-displacement cruisers with their extreme
dimensions seem to get the lion’s share of everyone’s attention. Meanwhile,
people are actually buying the smaller models in droves; Honda’s 750cc Shadow
ACE was in fact the best-selling model in the company’s street motorcycle lineup
for 2002. With a pull on the choke knob (even that is retro) and a push
of the button, the twin rumbles awake immediately and settles into a pleasing
cadence. Although it’s still quite muted, Honda has beefed up the exhaust note
to a “huskier” level that we found more pleasing to the ear. Performance is
smooth and responsive, even during warm-up, with nary a hiccup from idle to
redline. Turn the twisty handle and the engine pulls cleanly from low revs and
feels more powerful through the midrange than its predecessor. Vibration is
well-damped across the rev range and never obtrusive, but the engine feels busy
and sounds like it’s working hard at highway speeds. Clutch effort is low and
shifting is smooth and easy; even neutral is readily found.
So, if you want the lowest seat in the house, or are just in
the market for a well-made cruiser in the lower-displacement range, be sure to
take a look at the Aero. Chrome highlights abound, aiding the big-bike look and
feel. An abundant selection of dealer-supplied accessories—including
windscreens, backrests, saddlebags, a rear carrier, a lightbar, fender trim and
other chrome goodies—will let you customize your Aero. Two solid color combos
are standard, or for an extra $300 you can pick from three optional two-tones.
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