I don't have any input for you, but I'm surprised it took this long to decide to get rid of the v-star. I knew I hated them after a 10 minute test ride. Good luck in your search.

Shiver. Nekid v-twin ftw

I vote Dorsoduro 750 because I never see them.

I test rode one and thought it was awesome. Just out of my price range at the time.

There's lots of pros and cons between this and the Hyper 796. Dorso comes 1200 also to compete with the 1100 Hyper, BUT I would choose the bigger Hyper due to weight/performance over it. I don't care so much for the ABS and other touring features Aprilia went with instead of dropping weight and upping the power.

Great Review of the 8... actually one of the better reviewers I have ever seen. Kevin Duke can suck it. :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcGKvXBuzCI

I really like the Shiver more than the 8 though. :idk:

796 is out, I want don't want air cooled. Shiver is looking like the bike. My local dealer has new leftover 09 Dorso and Shiver for $7900 each.

Just curious on your reasons for not going air cooled?

Watercooled bikes have more power. lb for lb.

Holy shit - do eeet

I love cruisers and I would hate the v-star as well. There is a reason why they are cheaper. Cause they are cheaper!

Cant wait to see what you come up with.

The bike was free so I cant really complain. It'll take a little chuck out of the price of a new bike whenI trade it in.