Honda VT 750 Shadow Aero vs Honda VT 750 CD Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT 750 Shadow Aerostacks up against the Honda VT 750 CD Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT 750 Shadow AeroHonda VT 750 CD Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe
Model year20042002
Price$6,199
Engine745 cc745 cc
Weight229 kg
Seat height26 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires120/90-17 / 160/80-15 120/90-17 / 170/80-15

Honda VT 750 Shadow Aero vs Honda VT 750 CD Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT 750 Shadow Aero and the Honda VT 750 CD Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT 750 Shadow Aero brings its published horsepower, while the Honda VT 750 CD Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe counters with its own power figure at 229 kg.

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: