Originally Posted By: MrCritical
Bought a 2011 VStar 250 last August. Love the bike. Zero probs in 3350 miles. 85 mpg 45 mph and under, 79 on interstate.
Here's my question. When I bought the 250, my riding needs were mostly town and 45 mph, sometimes 60 mph 2 lane. Now my kids have moved further away, and to be honest, the 250 ain't no interstate bike.
Having back probs, I can't handle a really big bike. Would something like a Honda Shadow/Star 650 add enough weight to not get you blown all over creation on the interstate at 70 mph? I know something bigger would be better, but I wonder about my ability to maneuver when I'm at lower speeds in panic situations with much over 500lbs.
if comfort and back problems are your issue, there is no better stance than on the BMW boxer bikes... R1200R like mine, or if you want more of a tourer the R1200RT.... they are ridiculously comfortable and the engineering is top tier.
I rode everything from Harley, Triumph, Ducati, Aprilia, Motoguzzi and a few Japanese bikes and this thing just rode like a gyroscope and sang like a sewing machine.... The pentalever/Telelever suspension is amazing, especially in turns.