CREATE YOUR OWN DESTINATIONIf you’re looking for a motorcycle with that classic cruiser look and the best modern engineering, narrow your search to the Honda Shadow Aero. The V-twin engine puts out loads of torque, with a throaty dual exhaust note that’ll cause double-takes on every street corner. The comfort lasts all day, or all weekend, thanks to the low-slung seat, pullback handlebars and forward-set pegs. And with a low-maintenance shaft drive, the Shadow Aero is the textbook cruiser that’s anything but average.

• COMFORTABLE SADDLE: Broad, low-slung solo seat features a detachable passenger seat.
• LOW SEAT HEIGHT: The Aero’s low seat height makes flat-footing it at stoplights or in parking lots a breeze. And the Aero’s narrow seat/tank junction makes it feel even lower.

• FIVE-SPEED TRANSMISSION: Wide-ratio five-speed transmission lets you cruise the boulevard at a low, unhurried pace, yet allows you to hop on the highway without revving the engine through the roof.
• SHAFT FINAL DRIVE: Clean, efficient, proven, and low maintenance. Shaft final drive is the perfect choice for a machine like this, and for riders who pile on the miles. You never have to worry about lubrication or adjustment out on the road. And an added plus: it helps keep your bike cleaner, too.

• V-TWIN ENGINE: Nothing pumps out the torque like a big V-twin. The Aero’s power makes it perfect for around-town cruising, commutes and casual weekend-long rides.
• THREE-VALVE DUAL-PLUG COMBUSTION CHAMBER: It’s the best of both worlds: The three-valve combustion chambers used on many of our V-twin cruisers feature two intake valves and one exhaust, helping them breathe efficiently to boost both horsepower and torque.
• PROGRAMMED FUEL INJECTION (PGM-FI): Forget about fiddling with a choke—the Shadow's fuel injection system means no-hassle startups on cold mornings or at high altitudes, and optimal performance in any condition.