Overview
There aren’t too many middleweight cruisers on the market these days. Most V-twin cruisers are more than 1,000cc, but Honda’s revised-for-2024 Shadow Phantom has a midsized engine that delivers nice power without being intimidating.
That engine is a 745cc liquid-cooled V-twin with a single overhead cam, three valves per cylinder, and dual spark plugs in each head. The long-stroke design is optimized to produce excellent bottom-end torque. The cylinder head features contrast-cut fins on the black engine to give it a more finished and stylish look. The engine is fed by Honda’s PGM-FI fuel-injection system. Power is sent through a five-speed transmission to a low-maintenance shaft final drive.
Chassis highlights include a 41mm fork mounted in a billet-aluminum triple clamp, while the twin rear shocks have provisions for preload adjustability. The seat height is an ultralow 25.6 inches, making the bike accessible for a large range of rider’s heights.
Other updates for 2024 include new styling, mainly minimalist front and rear fenders, revised headlight cover, a new handlebar, spoked black wheels in 17-inch front and 15-inch rear mounted with 120/90-17 and 160/80-15 tires, respectively.
Pricing and Variants
The 2024 Shadow Phantom is available in two colors, Deep Pearl Gray or Orange Metallic. The standard version (without ABS) retails for $8,399. The ABS-equipped version is $8,699. California customers can only purchase the ABS version.
Competition
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/2020-kawasaki-vulcan-s/”>Kawasaki Vulcan S, $7,349 to $8,499</a>
- 2025 <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/2020-suzuki-boulevard-c50t/”>Suzuki Boulevard C50, $9,299</a>
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/royal-enfield-super-meteor-650-first-look-2023/”>Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, $6,999</a> to $7,499
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/harley-davidson/nightster/”>Harley-Davidson Nightster, $11,999 </a>to $12,299
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/2015/12/02/2016-indian-scout-sixty-cruiser-motorcycle-review-first-ride-photos/”>Indian Scout Sixty, starting at $11,749</a>
News and Reviews
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/honda-shadow-phantom-first-ride/”>2024 Honda Shadow Phantom First Ride</a>
2024 Honda Shadow Phantom / ABS Claimed Specs
| MSRP: | $8,399 / $8,699 (ABS) |
|---|---|
| Engine: | SOHC, liquid-cooled, 52° V-twin; 3 valves/cyl. |
| Displacement: | 745cc |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79.0 x 76.0mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Transmission/Final Drive: | 5-speed/shaft |
| Fuel System: | PGM-FI w/ 34mm throttle bodies |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate |
| Frame: | Steel |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm fork; 5.5 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin shocks, preload adjustable; 3.6 in. travel |
| Front Brake: | 2-piston caliper, 296mm disc (w/ ABS) |
| Rear Brake: | 1-piston caliper, 276mm disc (w/ ABS) |
| Wheels, Front/Rear: | Wire-spoked; 17 in./15 in. |
| Tires, Front/Rear: | 120/90-17 / 160/80-15 |
| Rake/Trail: | 34.0°/6.3 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 64.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.0 in. |
| Seat Height: | 25.6 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 3.9 gal. |
| Wet Weight: | 543 lb. / 553 lb. (ABS) |
| Contact: | powersports.honda.com |
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