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Great First Cruiser: The Yamaha V-star Custom
November 18, 2009

In my opinion, cruisers are by far the coolest motorcycles. On the streets, you can see anything from vintage bikes from the 1950s to one of a kind, custom fabrications. Even everyday bikers can very quickly and easily make their bikes go from completely stock to stylish with minimal investment. Sport bikes can’t even come close.

When buying your first cruiser, it is important to balance style, performance, and new rider safety. While it would be great if every new biker received a new Harley Davidson Road King as a motorcycle rider safety course graduation present, that bike is not the best first bike for most new riders.

Whether you are buying a new or used motorcycle, the Yamaha V Star Custom is one of the best choices for a new cruiser. It offers a great mix of performance, style, and safety perfectly suited for new bikers.

The V Star Custom is a 650cc motorcycle, small by today’s standards, but it is not lacking on the road. Because of it’s low weight (slightly over 500lbs), the V Star Custom has no problem keeping up with larger cruisers.

The low weight of the V Star Custom makes it a great bike for trips and local commuting. Stops, turns, and parking maneuvers are much more easily achieved with a lighter bike for new riders. In the event of the bike falling, it is much easier to lift unlike larger cruisers weighing in excess of 700lbs.

This is not a watered down cruiser.

The V Star Custom has a long wheel base giving the bike a low and lean look. Along with a long wheel base comes a low 27.4 inch seat height giving the rider more control and confidence during stops, walking maneuvers, and low speeds. Park a V Star Custom next to a group of cruisers and it holds it’s own. It even has a 170 rear tire.

If you need a few more reasons to consider the V Star Custom, consider the 2010 models cost under $7000, late model used V Star Customs can be found between $3000-4000, and these bikes get nearly 50 MPG. If you are a new biker in the market for a cruiser, the V Star Custom is worth a close look.