Is honda shadow 600 a good bike ?

It is a small v-twin, but it is still 100 pounds heavier than the S40 and not nearly as quick off the line. If you want the style of a V-Twin you have to pay the weight penalty of a V-Twin. Is a bit faster top speed, a claimed 90 mph to the S40's 85 mph. It is a roomier bike if you are over 5'10". I like small bikes, the S40 is a *far* better motorcycle -- if you like small bikes.