Get the 1100. I know your a starter but to be honost the vstar is completely gutless, worse then a Harley. The 1100 will at least get you moving better and you won't have to upgrade when your bored. Cruisers are different, 1100 is still tame and you will enjoy it.
Then when your a big boy you can get an M109R with the 1800cc and have the best of both the sport and cruiser worlds! Enjoy your new bike
I agree the V-Star 1100 is a completely docile bike. The 950 is another great choice.
I have a '97 Virago 1100. It weighs 480 lbs and shares the same motor and shaft drive as the V-Star 1100 which weighs 605 lbs. The 1100 on my Virago is a wonderful motor, it makes useful power (62 hp 62 ft/lb torque) with a pretty flat torque curve from 2000 rpm right up to the 7000 rpm redline. It's not scary fast but has plenty of grunt to get you out of a situation.
Going 2-up on the 1100 is no sweat at all, I have a feeling that the 650 would have it's work cut out for it.
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