After a couple of years of not riding I got back into riding, got a good deal on an 09 Honda Aero 750, had the bike for a year before outgrowing it, didn't mind the power, but I just felt cramped on longer rides, I'm 6'2, so trade it for an 06 Sabre 1100, I just liked the way that bike felt from day one, and the difference in power between it and the a 750, the bike had 13000 miles on it when

Good starter bike. My wife is 5 feet even and she likes the 500. She finds the new 750's too wide at the tank. Ask if you can get the bike looked over by a mechanic. Having an old bike can be alot of work and if you dont have anyone to work on it for you a newer bike may be a better choice. The bikes already stated by torontoboy are good Handles just fine at those speeds, and has a surprising amount of pep to it for a 750. The wind will toss you around a bit, but I didn't find it to be unbearable. I can't really speak to the comfort part, because the RS is a standard vs the Phantom cruiser setup. IMO a Shadow 750 is about as good as it gets for a starter bike.
My dumb self bought a brand new bike for my first. 2023 Honda Rebel 500 SE. A new Rebel 500 is one of the best first bikes you can get. +1. I came so close to getting one for my first, but COVID hit and got a shit box shadow 750 and wrenching it back to shape during lockdown. I think starting out with bikes you need to wrench on is an awesome
Welcome to the forum. The 750 should be your best bet for your starter bike. My 750 is my fourth bike and aside from wanting more power it fits me well and I'm happy. I'm 5'6" so forwards for you should be put on. Have fun.
The 750 ACE's had the pegs back a couple inches as opposed to most other 750 Shadows. For me, that makes it more comfortable. There are many other things to consider when deciding on which variant to choose, but one thing is clear. as primalmu stated, ALL the Shadow bikes are Excellent bikes!
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is a honda shadow 750 a good starter bike