I just bought my first Yamaha "big girl" bike today, 2009 Vstar 650. My husband and I started riding again about 1 1/2 years ago after several years not riding (both of us). I first had a Kawasaki Vulcan 500, but wanted a heavier and bigger bike (a little bigger). Rode today after we got home and absolutely love it. It's a completely different bike from my other one. I know we will have tons of fun.