The V-Star does look good. I would have liked to have kept the bike, but the wife pointed out we had no room for 4 motorcycles. I ride a sportster too, and it is an 02. Not rubber mounted. Everyone says they vibrate something awful. I started out on parallel twin Triumphs and they shook a lot. I liked the Sportster for it's old school looks. While it does vibrate it adds to the fun of riding it. I have ridden 500 mile days on her and never minded a bit. I recenty bought a Ninja 500r, nice bike, parallel twin also, it vibrates too. Rode that V-Star 70-75 mph on the interstste, enjoyed the hell out of it. I guess it all depends on what you are use to.