Sunday, August 2, 2015
2015 Honda Shadow Phantom Test And Review
2015 Honda Shadow Phantom Test And Review
2015 Honda Shadow Phantom Test And Review - Easy, under-the-radar cruise for those who are not all about the bling, growling, and paint, 2015 Honda shadow phantom well-name, and equally well put together. Perfect for riders who do not have a long or desire to sit high, sub-26-inch high seat Phantom allows easy attitude leg bent at a stop, and the foot pegs are positioned well forward, but not stretched. Slightly pull back bar Phantom is a mid-level height that matches the profile cruiser without straining your shoulder at medium speed. At highway speeds, though, the position of the arm to collect a lot of wind and hold on large-diameter grips with windblast will get tiring.
Shadow Phantom is very easy to handle, pull the clutch lever of light, easily involvement of 5-speed transmission. Torque 745cc liquid-cooled engine powerful and benign makes low speed maneuvering a piece of cake. Need to be repositioned at the gas pump? Back up a few meters in the garage? Not a problem, and a low seat height and center of gravity makes the bike feel lighter than claimed curb weight of 549 pounds.
Ergonomics are comfortable and willing personality Honda ghost makes a no-stress really fun ride down the streets and roads alike. Kicked into gear 3 and settled in for the cruise; no awkward position of the body in search of the hips, and just enough cruiser profile that you do, in fact, look cool while you take in the sights and enjoying the elements.
The suspension on the Shadow Phantom adequate. Of course, if you ride a bike in its sweet spot - 35 - 50 mph range - and you are on a good paved road, you will never feel less. Bumps, ripple, and pavement transitions make their presence known to the speed, though, but that is expected with a low seat height and only 3.5 inches of travel down your back (there are 4.6 inches in the front). Fortunately, 17-inch 120mm Dunlop front tire has a solid trail, gave a real sense of security even when the rough road.
Take Phantom with meandering paths of your favorite and you'll be surprised how much fun some casual canyon carving can. Although kicked out 34 degrees rake (two degrees more than the helicopter Honda Fury), bike has a solid feel through turns, giving confidence to lean. You will erode your heel sooner rather than later, and in tight corners which pegs the antenna will land. At the time protested Dunlop tires.
Roll the throttle or does not suit your needs, there are plenty of low to mid-range torque, very suitable for the use of the motor. There is certainly enough power to cruise at 80 + mph on the freeway, but you have to downshift 5-speed if you want to take advantage of that power for overtaking quickly. 64.6-inch wheelbase makes stable phantom in higher speed, but the bike was much less fun in this range; You really just make time.
The Phantom can carve through traffic on the freeway, or simply indifferent. You are not going to make a quick maneuver, but rather match the personality of the machine constantly changing conditions; roll off the throttle and use a powerful engine braking to finesse your lane splitting - no need to touch the brakes.
There is much to be said for quiet response to rider input; Phantom will never go away from you and quite forgiving. It can be ridden aggressively, given that the acceleration is not a strong point. In the legal speed-plus, Phantom feel safe, even in the rain-grooved pavement (good job, Dunlop), but keep an eye out for the bump due to the high speed suspension will lift you out of the saddle.
Working functional corner, Phantom really capable as a commuter bike, as long as you do not have to put a lot of time on the highway at speed. Option for commuters including backrest, boulevard screen, and supports saddlebags (bags must come from someone like Tour Master).
To go up again, you will want to look into another seat, such as the stock seat Phantom encourage response period back often. Riders with smaller hands can make off by 1-inch diameter rod-plus when putting a lot of time on the bike. However, the display does not give Honda a little fat over substantial appearance.
Although they are quiet, dual exhaust looks good. Traditionalists will scoff at the drive shaft, but quiet, clean, and requires virtually no maintenance.
Well suited for bicycle brakes and rear drum will take care of most of your needs. The single front disc will bring you speed quickly when called, and it comes with no nasty overbite.
It is not flashy or sexy; Phantom is a good looking bike, yet unpretentious that gets the job done. If you are all about low trip, while having fun sailing in a very reliable engine, 2015 Honda shadow phantom fits the bill.
Horse Style
Helmet: Arai Signet-Q Tropic
Jacket: River Road Sapphire
Gloves: River Road Tallahassee
Jeans: Denim Icon Hella
Boots: River Road Women Traditional Square-Toe Zipper Harness
2015 Honda Shadow Phantom Specs
- Engine type: Liquid-cooled 52 ° V-twin
- Displacement: 745cc
- Bore and stroke: 79mm x 76mm
- Compression ratio: 9.6: 1
- Valve train: SOHC; three valves every barrel
- Induction: PGM-FI with programmed enhancement, single 34mm throttle body
- Ignition: Digital with 3-D mapping, two sparkle plugs every chamber
- Transmission: Wide-ratio five-speed
- Final Drive: Shaft
- Suspension41mm fork Front Travel 4.6 inch ;:Rear: double shocks with five-position spring preload adjustment; Journey 3.5 inches
- Brake
- Front: Single 296mm circle with twin-cylinder caliper
- Rear: Drum
- Tire
- Home: Dunlop 120 / 90-17
- Rear: Dunlop 160 / 80-15
- Wheelbase: 64.6 inches
- Rake: 34 degrees
- Trail: 6.3 inches
- Seat height: 25.8 inches
- Fuel capacity: 3.7 gallons, including 0.9-gallon hold
- Estimated Fuel Economy: 56 mpg
- Black; Light Silver Metallic
- Curb Weight: 549 pounds
- 2015 Honda Shadow ghost MSRP: $ 7,499
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