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With my 2006 Honda Shadow 600cc,

I liked that it was a light bike to start riding with.

Did not like how it often stalled in first gear and tried to dive to the ground each time it did, and I was very uncomfortable on freeways because it felt too light and balance was not good for me at those speeds, always felt like it was ready to slide out from under me. Also hated only having four gears and couldn't carry my teen daughter without the bike struggling.



My 400cc is a 5 speed and the bike doesn't struggle even with two up. The only time I wish I had more power is when I want to pass in a hurry or going up a steep hill with two up.

I tried the same bike with a 600cc and that was powerful. I did feel like the bike was going to run off from under me. I agree with you as far as comfort goes. However, I don't find the bike to be poorly balanced at highway speeds. More so at medium speeds at around 25-40mph

Last edited by AlexO; 11/04/2010 3:15 PM.