Any prefences out there?
2007-02-18 09:12:28 · 10 answers · asked by buddhistbiker 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
v-star's are touring bikes. the best choice for long hauls.
2007-02-18 09:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. You have to decide if you like the custom look or the classic cruiser look. I choose to go with the V-Star 1100A Classic. I liked the look a little better. But Honda probably has a better reputation for dealer service and dependability. That's why if you compare simularly outfitted bikes, the honda will be a couple of hundred dollars more expensive. The VTX 1300R is real looker straight off the showroom floor but if you are into long slow 2-up riding in the mountains, I think that the V-Star 1300A Silverado would be tough to beat for the money.
2007-02-18 16:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by V-Starion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both bikes are great. I own a v-star 1100 for 3 yrs now and I LOVE IT. If you want a Honda buy a VTX (choose the motor size 1400 - 2200) But if you're trying to decide whether to buy a v-star or shadow, I would choose the v-star.
P.S. Only Yamaha design is the closest with a Harley when it comes to sound.
2007-02-18 11:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by Claude B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Always give year, make, engine size and model # when asking questions. We need all of that info to give an informed answer.
V-Stars & Shadows are made with 650 700 1100 etc. size engines and the year will make a difference as to the comfort/quality/reliability.
Anyway...go with a Honda. Yamaha's cruiser line-up had a lot of recalls.
2007-02-18 10:59:39 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Went from a Honda Rebel to a Honda VLX600 and now I'm riding a 2002 Honda 750 Shadow Ace. I prefer Hondas.
2007-02-20 18:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by Just Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both good bikes, If I was in the market, I'd go with the Honda VTX 1800.
V-Sar or Shadow only? I'd prefer the V-Star.
2007-02-18 09:50:57 · answer #6 · answered by acesfourpal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VStars seem a little under powered for their size, to me. They require frequent valve adjustment and its not easy to change the oil filter.
Maintenance costs may be a factor for you to consider.
2007-02-18 18:20:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hondas reliability is legendary in the standard and cruiser classes I'd run with a proven leader Honda
2007-02-18 09:30:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Valkyrie
2007-02-18 09:15:27 · answer #9 · answered by royalpainshane 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have a shadow and love it, been very dependable like the look of the new V-Star and have friends with them that like them think they are about even go with what you like best
2007-02-18 14:47:04 · answer #10 · answered by Pat B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋