1988 Honda Shadow VLX review from United States of America
"The three B's, Big, Black, Beautiful"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Absolutely flawless.
General comments?
I am 68 years old and have been riding since I was 17. This Honda Shadow 1100 has been the best overall machine I have had, and I have had many.
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| Good reliable, economical all-round machine |
| Awesome city chopper! |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 6 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24733 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2009 |