I own a 2015 Phantom in the gray and black color scheme. It gets looks and it sounds great with the Vance and Hines pipes. These bikes are just the right amount of power and handle incredibly well.

Thanks Wyatt! Imma bout to jump on the phantom myself your vid has helped my decision

Just bought my 2022 phantom last weekend and I’m absolutely loving it. I’m a new rider and it’s a super fun bike. Not to fast yet still has some pickup. Super comfortable ride for 6’3 210lb guy

@Dirtwhistlegristle

Жыл бұрын

This is good to know as a tall person. I’m going to be a new rider as well.

@matthiasfatianow5040

Жыл бұрын

@@Dirtwhistlegristle it’s a super fun bike my only complaint is when you’re at highway speeds it doesn’t have balls behind it but getting up to speed it’s pretty good for the weight it has and my size

@griffehotte

Жыл бұрын

Ein guter Kauf. Ich fahre meine seit 2011. Keine Probleme! Ich freue mich jedes Jahr, wenn es im Frühling wieder auf der Honda sitze...Du wirst Probleme haben, ein besseres Motorrad zu bekommen...have fun!!!

@dakidjaydog4life

Жыл бұрын

How long have you been riding? Before you went and got this?

@matthiasfatianow5040

Жыл бұрын

@@dakidjaydog4life rode a handful of times before I bought the thing but took to it pretty quick

Honda Shadows are timeless classics. Haven't changed much through the years. Stout ride, diehard engine, and a good blank slate to load with aftermarket parts to taste.

2020 Shadow Phantom owner here and love it! Good cruiser and definitely saving me $$ on some gas!

I have the 2012. Very fun bike. It is an example how if something is working well, don't change it. Same model with no much changes for 13 years in a row.

@merrittmoto6669

2 жыл бұрын

For sure! Most of the shadows I’ve ridden all ride the same for the most part lol

I have a 2010 phantom, It just goes an goes, no issues at all, so reliable its unreal 👍

@griffehotte

Жыл бұрын

Ich auch!!! Super tolle Maschine.

I love that Honda Shadow 750, I thank you for sharing this Honda Shadow Fantom 750, you are doing great, keep the rubber side down and ride on 😊😊❤❤

I've had two Honda Shadow motorcycles and overall it's a great bike for commuting to work or even on the Interstate for a 350 mile trip. It has plenty of power and they are really nimble. I'm ridding a Kawasaki 900 Vulcan Classic LT right now and it has a little more power than the Shadow, but it's not as easy to maneuver in tight spaces at slower speeds.

You're talking me into getting one. I'm getting ready to get one . I already like the laid back phantom

Waxahachie in the house! I ride my 2001 Shadow Ace to work everyday. Nice ride through downtown Waxahachie. Got tired of spending $100 plus a week in my truck. I think I spend around $10 every two weeks now lol. Really considering this new Phantom!

06 shadow spirit owner here. Fantastic bike.

I've got a 2020 phantom love it!!

I had one and it was a good motorcycle. Looks great!

@merrittmoto6669

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet looking bike for sure!

I just bought me a 2022 phantom around the time this video came out. love it

@matthewschutz7462

2 жыл бұрын

how are you liking it still? I want one so bad!

@TheBabyDerp

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewschutz7462 sadly haven't even put a 100 miles on it yet since my wrist had to get put into a cast. but i love every mile ive done on it. i come from a sportster. the phantom isn't a power house but its more than i need to comfortably cruise. i still need to do a long distance ride to see how the seat is. my butt hasn't become uncomfortable yet, but i haven't done any rides over 15 miles yet. the suspension feels leagues beyond harley so im not concerned about it.

@TheBabyDerp

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewschutz7462 I recommend handle bar risers from EzRizer if you are tall. I was leaning forward ever so slightly. 2.5 inch risers put the handle bars in a perfect position for me. 6ft tall.

I've had my Shadow ACE 750 for 20 years. Got 64k k on it. With a faring and bags. They make a great solo touring bike. After the first 2 years. I had to put Barnett clutch spring in it.

Awesome review!

@merrittmoto6669

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m about to film my next one today and should be up tonight!

I want this bike so bad but I really want something that has ABS and Digital Speedometer/Gear Indicator. Chain Preferred. The color on this 2022 is amazing, all it needs is a different exchaust color and boom! Perfect Bike!

@vintagetinkering5091

2 жыл бұрын

Shaft is the way to go! Trust me, chains are a pain in the rear.

@darkrain1487

Жыл бұрын

New model has ABS

I just got a 2020 matte white phantom. They don’t sound crazy loud, but they do sound decent considering it’s a 750… honestly all ya gotta do is slap some better pipes on and you’re golden.

Shadow vs Bolt one is LC other is not.. nice to know when you are in warmer region.. and yes it makes a different ...

My Harley Softail 88 has 5 gears. I know what gear I'm in based on the sound and feel. I'm sure the Shadow is the same once you're used to it.

Loved my Phantom! If they ever upgrade to 1100 then it’ll compete w Sporsters. Its REALLY Comfy

@GratefulOverlander

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, "upgrade" Bro, and all you other tools, that use the word upgrade for MORE CCs. That's not an upgrade! It's more engine, different bike! Not upgrading. Y'all are so fukn stupid with that shit. Because you're to naive to realize that anything over 800cc is overkill and not an upgrade. There is a thing on every road called a speed limit, so 1100+ cc engine is pointless....unless you're wife is fat af and you need the power to lug her around

@BombsAwayMineCraft

2 жыл бұрын

I wish they would

@javy2238

2 жыл бұрын

They sound really good with vance and Hines

In the DFW area how does your Yamaha Bolt air cooled engine perform in the brutal summers. The Honda Shadow is a smaller displacement but liquid cooled engine. I like the bolt looking more like a metric sportster more so than the shadow but wonder if liquid cooled would be a better choice for summer riding.

I have a 2020 and its got more than enough power for me.

Subscribed. Great video. I would love to see how the Phantom compares to the 2022 Shadow Aero. I am really leaning towards getting an Aero.

@merrittmoto6669

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I don’t think there’s really much difference, Looks like they share the engines and possibly frame? No idea lol. If I get a chance to ride one I’ll definitely make a video about it! Thanks for the support!

@handyfix2952

2 жыл бұрын

They are the same bike with different styling and slightly different handlebar position.

Road a 2017 phantom off the showroom floor, fun bike good for cruising.

@GratefulOverlander

2 жыл бұрын

*rode

@DB-qm4jx

2 жыл бұрын

@@GratefulOverlander lol I bet you did sicko

Good looking bike

Love your video too 😊😊😊

It’s a 5 speed 6 if you count neutral

My first bike is a Honda rebel 300 2021 I think this will be my upgrade

Omg we need this in europe, we stuck with the rebel

Ty sir.

I was considering the yamaha bolt but after reading it has a death wobble has kind of put me off ! Sounds like it shouldn't be on the road ?

what camera u use bro

Looking at different bikes to replace my Yamaha Super Tenere. It's a great bike, but kinda top heavy. The Phantom has shaft drive like my Super T, and has the more relaxed feet forward ergos. The Bolt is also on my radar....👍😺

@griffehotte

Жыл бұрын

Habe beide gefahren, take the Honda. Its easyer to drive. Viel wendiger

Awesome bike. Do you think it would be too much power for a beginner?

@RickLaughs

2 жыл бұрын

No, it got the right amount of power that won’t intimidate you as a beginner but also keeps bringing you fun even you’ve been riding long enough

So where I'm from you can be 14 to have a motorcycle license I'm bout to turn 15 I'm 6'2" 197lbs and was wanting this for my first bike cause I do wanna start on a cruiser that won't bog down while going up hill and I could get out of traffic would it be a good beginner bike I was also wanting a honda

You hit a dip at 9:41. The ound you made was not encouraging... How is the comfort on this beauty?

Cool

Bolt is bigger than the shadow? That’s interesting. I haven’t sat on a bolt but I thought they seemed skinny

@merrittmoto6669

2 жыл бұрын

Physically they are slightly bigger, at least from what I remember when I had mine

I would love to get this bike just nervous riding afraid I'll fall over. Can you drive this on the freeway?

@LA_Commander

10 ай бұрын

Yes

Can you test ride the 2022 Honda shadow aero

@merrittmoto6669

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll see what I can do!

@RickLaughs

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much the same bike

Is it a good bike for someone 5’5”?

@LA_Commander

10 ай бұрын

It has a low seat height so yes

Payed 2k for my 2012 shadow. Saves me $100 a week in gas from my truck. Basically it's a free bike

Can you ride this bike if ur 5'5" in height

@LA_Commander

10 ай бұрын

Yes

Dont get the 750 get the 1100 or bigger because the 750 runs out of legs around 80 mph.

Vanilla. Unchanged for 20 years except FI now. Plain performance, plain handling nothing special. But, huge aftermarket, totally reliable and cheap to own. I had an '09 Shadow Spirit that did everything I needed it to do and did it smoothly. Just needs something more to not be so vanilla. Then again most people like vanilla.

@jdimmler

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, that's why I chose it to be my starter bike. Predictable, reliable, little maintenance.

proud of my Magna V4 aka "the Harley killer". Honda should go their own way and not chase Harley Davidson by making motorcycles with lawnmower performance. In this the Harleys are unbeatable

I thought it's a 5-speed transmission 😳🤔

She'd look much better with a drag bar and bar end turn signals.

I wish it was a 6 speed it definitely needs another gear

@merrittmoto6669

2 жыл бұрын

My Yamaha Bolt was a 5 speed and I was constantly searching for that 6th gear lol

@tackleberry8604

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittmoto6669 the bolt and shadow are city bikes for sure

Damn that thing is UGLEEEEE!!. Makes you want to throw up, then get a case of spray paint, and paint it pretty much any color besides flat black. I had a dark red and chrome (LOTS of chrome) Shadow 750 Aero for a couple of years. It was a beautiful bike, bright shiny paint, bright aluminum engine, and all that chrome. But after coming home on a tow truck three times in one year because of flat tube type tires (on beautiful chrome spoked wheels) I gave it up and got a bike with tubeless tires. Those three tow truck rides cost me over $1500. But at least it looked good, unlike that POS.

@TombstoneTx

3 ай бұрын

Do you feel better buddy? 🤣🤣

honda CRV k20 swap... big turbo... perfect.... like the Shadow too, i have a 93 vt600 chopped... SQUIREL!!! oops and bobbed wanna springer it with a big spoke big wheel....

250-300 ccs would save a lot more gas

Only 55 mpg? That's not bad but not very impressive either. I can get 55-60 mpg on my Honda CB1100 with more than twice the horsepower and torque and it too has only 5 speeds.

It is a 5 speed. Not 6. I own one

9:40

Wanted to save money on gas… went and spent $8,000 lol

@TombstoneTx

3 ай бұрын

Not driving the truck paid for the bike sooo...

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Please take your reviews more seriously; be prepared to address the audience with facts and an informed opinion. 1. Know the model history of the bike you are testing. 2. The Honda Phantom is a 5-speed motorcycle, not 6-speed. 3. The Phantom is a reasonably good commuter bike for many people but there are common complaints about it not being geared properly for extended cruising at highway speeds. You could have checked this out easily during your short test ride. 4. The shaft drive on the Phantom does not allow changing the gear ratio for lower the RPMs at cruising speeds (older chain drive VT750's can be re-geared to improve high speed cruising). 5. Use your familiarity with the Yamaha Bolt and compare with the Phantom for commuter vs. longer distance travel as well as other aspects of riding. 6. Many riders will be considering the Phantom vs Bolt as the list prices are not too different and the bikes are similar. Why buy one over the other? Dealers generally won’t talk about advantages and disadvantages of different bikes; but you can (you did mention that you liked the Bolt for the added power given your size). 7. People often go to KZread reviews for advice, entertainment, and a seeing new things. Make your reviews stand out among your peers (there are several Phantom reviews; make yours the most informative / entertaining / cool one out there.

@merrittmoto6669

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I’m still new at this! I appreciate the help 🤘

@DB-qm4jx

2 жыл бұрын

Whoa bruh! Maybe you should get your own “expert” reviewer channel you badass mofo. D mam haha you so cool I would watch hahah omg … now STFU BEEACH!

Why would anyone buy this in 2022? It hasn't been updated in 20 years, what a waste of cash. Just go buy a used one and move on.

@rubo1964

Жыл бұрын

agree ton of them around 2k in great shapes

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