Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 vs Honda Shadow RS (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Nevada 750stacks up against the Honda Shadow RS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Nevada 750Honda Shadow RS
Model year20042017
Price$7,499
Engine744 cc745 cc
Horsepower46 hp
Torque77 Nm
Weight176 kg
Seat height30 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-V18 / 130/90-V16 100/90-19 / 150/80-16

Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 vs Honda Shadow RS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 and the Honda Shadow RS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 brings 46 hp in a 176 kg package, while the Honda Shadow RS counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: