2023 Honda Shadow Phantom

DESCRIPTION:

UNDERSTATED, BUT NEVER OVERSHADOWED

From its blacked-out V-twin engine to its subtle chrome accents, the Honda Shadow Phantom is the understated over-achiever that proves confidence can be quiet. Cruiser details like pullback handlebar, a low center of gravity and approachable seat-height offer a ride quality that backs up the bike’s stealthy swagger. It’s designed to be comfortable, with a final shaft drive that’s easy to maintain and a wide torque spread that lets you enjoy every mile. The Shadow Phantom may look elusive, but with this modern cruiser, fun is never hard to find.

FEATURES:

COMFORT

• LOW SEAT HEIGHT: The Phantom’s low seat height makes flat-footing it at stoplights or in parking lots a breeze. And the Phantom’s narrow seat/tank junction makes it feel even lower.
• GUNFIGHTER SADDLE: Sleek, one-piece gunfighter-type seat is comfortable and looks great too.

DRIVETRAIN

• SHAFT FINAL DRIVE: Clean, efficient, proven, and low-maintenance. Shaft final drive is the perfect choice for a machine like this, and for riders who pile on the miles. You never have to worry about lubrication or adjustment out on the road. And an added plus: it helps keep your bike cleaner, too.
• FIVE-SPEED TRANSMISSION: The Shadow Phantom’s wide-ratio five-speed transmission lets you cruise the boulevard at a low, unhurried pace, yet allows you hop on the highway without revving the engine through the roof.

PERFORMANCE

• V-TWIN ENGINE: Nothing pumps out the torque like a bold V-twin. The Phantom’s power makes it perfect for around-town cruising, commutes and casual weekend-long rides.
• 2-INTO-2 EXHAUST SYSTEM: Sleek pipes feature bullet-style mufflers for that classic cruiser style of yesteryear. Large-diameter head pipes and 2-into-2 system design combine to put out true, V-twin cruiser sound.
• PROGRAMMED FUEL INJECTION (PGM-FI): Forget about fiddling with a choke—the Shadow's fuel injection system means no-hassle startups on cold mornings or at high altitudes, and optimal performance in any condition.
• THREE-VALVE DUAL-PLUG COMBUSTION CHAMBER: It’s the best of both worlds: The three-valve combustion chambers used on many of our V-twin cruisers feature two intake valves and one exhaust, helping them breathe efficiently to boost both horsepower and torque.

STYLE

• BOBBER-INSPIRED STYLING: The short fenders, clean seat, and hidden wiring and de-chromed treatment all give the Phantom its unique look: like an old-school cruiser that’s ready for the way we roll today.
• TANK-MOUNTED INSTRUMENTS: A key element of the Shadow Phantom’s look are the tank-mounted instruments. Set in a blacked-out pod to match the rest of the bike’s look, they combine a traditional feel with a thoroughly modern treatment.
• BLACKED-OUT STYLING: The closer you look at a Shadow Phantom, the better it looks. That’s because the styling is so unified. Check out the way the blacked-out engine, black rims, black frame, black fork, black headlight and black seat all hang together. It really makes the tank stand out on the Adventure Green model, or you can go for the all-black look with our Matte Black Metallic tank.
• SHORTY FRONT FENDER: A minimalist front fender gives the Shadow Phantom a lighter, cleaner, more progressive look.
• SPOKED WHEELS: The Shadow Phantom’s spoked black wheels and hubs complete the overall custom look.