2024 Honda Shadow Phantom First Look Preview
American Honda’s rolling out 2024 new motorcycle models. This time it’s the 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom. From fender to fender, this beginner-friendly Japanese cruiser features a number of styling updates to help it stand out on the boulevard.
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Both front and rear fenders have been reshaped for a more “minimalist” bobber look. Up front, the single round headlight is surrounded by a revised headlight cover. Honda has also upgraded both front and rear turn signals to LEDs.
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The 41mm telescopic fork previously featured all-black fork tubes and covers, and now the front suspension is dressed up with fork gaiters and matte-finished shrouds.
Then there’s a new handlebar and clamps. These are said to enhance style and comfort, and from the looks of it, it appears the handlebar is slightly less swept-back than the previous model.
Atop the two-tone 3.9-gallon fuel tank is an updated display.
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The fuel-injected 745cc liquid-cooled engine features machine-cut fins, giving a little more depth and contrast to the blacked-out V-twin. The air cleaner cover is also reshaped.
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Riders who plan on going solo won’t have any qualms with this next update. Honda has swapped out the long one-piece seat for a new single seat and got rid of the passenger pegs. A new passenger seat and pegs are now available as accessories for those who plan on traveling two-up.
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Another significant update is the introduction of an ABS-equipped Phantom for 2024. Both the ABS and non-ABS versions receive a new 276mm single rear disc brake. Previous Phantoms were equipped with a 180mm rear drum.
The non-ABS model rings in at $8,399, add $300 for the ABS version. Only the ABS-equipped model will be available in California.
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2024 Honda Shadow Phantom Technical Specifications and Price
PRICE: | $8,399 (base) / $8,699 (ABS) |
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ENGINE: | 745cc, SOHC, liquid-cooled V-twin; 3 valves/cyl. |
BORE x STROKE: | 79.0 x 76.0mm |
COMPRESSION RATIO: | 9.6:1 |
FUEL DELIVERY: | Fuel injection w/ 34mm throttle bodies |
CLUTCH: | Wet, multiplate |
TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE: | 5-speed/shaft |
FRAME: | N/A |
FRONT SUSPENSION: | 41mm telescopic fork; 5.5 in. travel |
REAR SUSPENSION: | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable; 3.6 in. travel |
FRONT BRAKE: | 2-piston caliper, 296mm hydraulic disc (base) / 2-piston caliper, 296mm hydraulic disc w/ ABS (ABS) |
REAR BRAKE: | 2-piston caliper, 276mm hydraulic disc (base) / 2-piston caliper, 276mm hydraulic disc w/ ABS (ABS) |
WHEELS, FRONT/REAR: | 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. |
SEAT HEIGHT: | 25.6 in. |
FUEL CAPACITY: | 3.9 gal. |
CLAIMED WET WEIGHT: | 543 lb. (base) / 553 lb. (ABS) |
WARRANTY: | 1 year |
AVAILABLE: | June |
CONTACT: | powersports.honda.com |