Honda Shadow Phantom ABS vs Honda Shadow RS (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Shadow Phantom ABSstacks up against the Honda Shadow RS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Shadow Phantom ABSHonda Shadow RS
Model year20252017
Price$8,699$7,499
Engine745 cc745 cc
Weight251 kg
Seat height650 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity14.8 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesDiscExpanding brake (drum brake)
TiresDunlop® 120/90 R17 64S / Dunlop® 160/80 R15 74S100/90-19 / 150/80-16

Honda Shadow Phantom ABS vs Honda Shadow RS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Shadow Phantom ABS and the Honda Shadow RS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Shadow Phantom ABS brings its published horsepower in a 251 kg package, while the Honda Shadow RS counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda Shadow RS has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: