Evan Kay
Honda VTX1300C, Star V Star 1300, and Suzuki Boulevard S83 | Rise of the Middle Class
Riding Position
Evan Kay, Associate Editor
5'4", 168 lbs.,
29-inch inseam
As the New Guy here, I'm both impressed and disappointed to varying degrees by these bikes. The Suzuki's riding position is best suited for those with very long arms and very short legs. I have a 29-inch inseam, and I'm cramped on the S83. It vibrates, the clutch grabs like nobody's business and the brakes don't. But I do like the sidestand. The Honda looks great, but falls short in action. The engine vibrates hard like the Sportster, though it does have a broad spread of power in all gears. The forks absorb bumps OK, but the rear is only marginally better than a hardtail. The Star is the-ahem-star of the group. For a V-twin, the engine spins smoothly at all rpm. The suspension works well, and the chassis is more composed than the others. The floorboards are well-placed, and the seat and bar are comfortable. Then there's that cool toggle on the handlebar to operate the functions on the speedo... View Related Article
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