2018 Honda Shadow Phantom VT750 – SN688

2018 Honda VT750 Shadow Phantom — Florida One-Owner Import — Only 2,375 Miles — £6,495

Here we have an absolutely stunning 2018 Honda VT750 Shadow Phantom, finished in the full blacked-out factory Phantom style and presented in exceptional, near-new condition throughout.

This is a very special example and a proper rarity on UK roads. It is a fresh one-owner import from Florida, showing just 2,375 miles from new, and it has clearly lived a very pampered life. The bike has been kept covered in a climate-controlled garage its entire life, and the condition reflects exactly that. From the deep black bodywork to the engine casings, wheels, frame, controls and exhaust detailing, this Shadow Phantom has the look and feel of a motorcycle that has barely been used.

The Honda Shadow has long been one of the most respected mid-capacity cruisers ever produced. First introduced in the early 1980s, the Shadow range was Honda’s answer to the American cruiser market: low, long, comfortable, V-twin powered and built with typical Honda dependability. Over the years, the VT750 became one of the best-balanced versions of the family, offering the presence and relaxed riding style of a larger cruiser, but with manageable weight, easy handling and outstanding reliability.

The Phantom is one of the most desirable versions of the VT750 Shadow. Instead of the heavy chrome look found on many traditional cruisers, the Phantom takes a darker, cleaner and more muscular approach. It uses a 745cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine, fuel injection, a five-speed gearbox and shaft final drive, giving it smooth power delivery, low-maintenance ownership and that unmistakable laid-back cruiser feel.

What makes this particular bike even more appealing is its rarity in the UK. The Shadow models in the UK ceased around 2015, and the later Phantom model was never officially offered here in the normal UK line-up, making this 2018 example an extremely uncommon sight on British roads. This is not your usual UK-market Shadow; it is a late-model US cruiser imported from sunny Florida, with ultra-low mileage and outstanding provenance.

This bike has also been tastefully upgraded with a pair of Kemi Moto leather panniers, which suit the blacked-out cruiser look perfectly while adding useful storage for weekend rides, rallies or touring. It has also been fitted with mid ape hanger handlebars, which have been professionally installed and give the bike a much stronger custom cruiser stance without taking away from the clean factory Phantom style. The riding position feels relaxed and purposeful, exactly as a blacked-out Shadow should.

Since arriving with us, the bike has been treated to a brand-new Bridgestone front tyre to match the rear, along with a brand-new battery, so it is ready to be enjoyed straight away.

The overall condition is superb. The paintwork, engine, chrome, seat, wheels, panniers and controls all present extremely well, and the bike is not far off what you would expect from a showroom-fresh machine. It is rare to find any cruiser of this age in this sort of condition, rarer still to find one with such low mileage, and rarer again to find a 2018 Shadow Phantom in the UK.

At £6,495, this bike represents a fantastic opportunity to own a late-model Honda Shadow Phantom with genuine rarity, low mileage, one-owner history, tasteful upgrades and the sort of condition that is becoming increasingly hard to find.

Key details

Model: Honda VT750 Shadow Phantom
Year: 2018
Mileage: 2,375 miles from new
Origin: Fresh one-owner Florida import
Engine: 745cc liquid-cooled V-twin
Transmission: Five-speed manual
Final drive: Shaft drive
Colour: Full blacked-out Phantom finish
Upgrades: Kemi Moto leather panniers and professionally fitted ape hanger handlebars
Recent work: New Bridgestone front tyre and new battery
Condition: Exceptional, near-new presentation
Price: £6,495

This is a bike for someone who wants something different from the usual UK cruiser market. It has the reliability of Honda, the stance of a proper American-style cruiser, the practicality of quality panniers, and the added presence of professionally fitted ape hangers.

A beautifully preserved, ultra-low-mileage, one-owner Shadow Phantom like this is not likely to hang around for long.

Available now at American Cruiser UK — £6,495.