2024 Honda Shadow Phantom First Look Preview

The 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom hits the V-twin cruiser market with refreshed looks, an updated rear brake, and a new ABS version. (Honda/)

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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Dealers will have Honda’s updated bobber, the Shadow Phantom, in stock June 2023. (Honda/)

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 two-tone tank gives the Shadow Phantom a custom look. (Honda/)

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 Honda Shadow Phantom is blacked out from the cylinder head covers to the exhausts. (Honda/)

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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It takes two to two-up. A passenger seat and footpegs are available from Honda for those who want to bring a significant other or friend along for a ride on the new Shadow Phantom. (Honda/)

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.

Honda pairs the 296mm front disc with a 276mm rear disc, which replaces the 180mm rear drum of last year’s Shadow Phantom. (Honda/)

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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The 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom has two two-tone color options available: Deep Pearl Gray Metallic and Orange Metallic. (Honda/)

2024 Honda Shadow Phantom Technical Specifications and Price

PRICE:	$8,399 (base) / $8,699 (ABS)
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

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