June 22, 2010 at 6:09 pm
#27103
Eddiepowerfm
Participant
Hi Susan, I agree with Munch. I have ridden the V-Star 650 and I own a 2007 Vulcan 500. I am 5’5″ so i am not much taller than you. The Vulcan engine is a little smaller than the V-Star but it is liquid cooled and the V-Star is air cooled. Liquid cooled is nice for me being in the Texas heat. Our temps are around 100 this week.
Both are fine choices unless you wanted to go smaller for a wile with a Honda Rebel or 250 V-Star. If you plan on riding 70+ mph soon the 500 and 650 will do fine.
Keep Rockin!