JUSTHAVINFUM Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'm thinking of buying an 09 650 vstar silverado. My wife and I like to ride together but our combined weight is around 270 lbs. Do you think that the 650 will be able to haul us at 65-70 mph. We don't do much highway riding usually roads at 40 mph speed limits. Do you think that this bike would be right for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeohsix Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'm thinking of buying an 09 650 vstar silverado. My wife and I like to ride together but our combined weight is around 270 lbs. Do you think that the 650 will be able to haul us at 65-70 mph. We don't do much highway riding usually roads at 40 mph speed limits. Do you think that this bike would be right for me? If you can, do yourself a favor and move up to the 1100. Most people that buy the 650 end up moving up to the 1100 within a year or so. The 650 will not do well at highway speeds riding single or especially 2-up. I know you said, not a lot of freeway, but you won't regret going ahead and getting the larger bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I concur. The 650 will cope, but it won't be as 'performancey' as when you ride solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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