I didn’t get a chance to sit on a V-Star 250 when I was looking around for a bike and it is too bad. I did sit on the V-Star 650 and it really struck me as being a heavy bike.
I went with the Suzuki S40, and from a weight standpoint, I’m glad that I did. Learning on it has been a challenge, but the 160lb difference between it and the V-Star has probably made the difference between a few bruises and broken bones. It definitely makes it easier to pick up.
From a power standpoint, starting with a 250 might have been a better option. Getting the hang of the clutch has been interesting. It isn’t very forgiving if you don’t know what you are doing. Before every ride, I spend 10 minutes in my driveway playing with the friction zone, and that has made alot of difference the last couple of weeks.