New
in 2001, the Volusia (named for the Florida county which hosts
the annual Daytona bikefest) is a perfectly calibrated machine
for today's cruiser market--redolent of 1950s design, with the
wide fenders and chrome of the period, but with current technology
and reliability. It features the Intruder's shaft drive. A worthy
competitor to Yamaha's
V-Star Classic, and with an additional 150ccs.
Seat height: 27.6 inches.
Gosh
this was a tough one to rate. In the end I have to lump
it in with Kawi's Drifter though. A little lighter than
the Drifter (both in weight and price), Suzi's Volusia looks
to be an awesome mid sized bike but the weight is something
that may hinder a new rider. Still the Volusia makes a better
start than the big cruisers, I just hate to give such a
bike a C rating but in the eyes of a new rider I have to.
Recommendations
made by Beginner Bikes Magazine, it's staff, team members
or riding club officers, are based on the skills of a novice
rider, of average stature and do not necessarily represent
the ideal for every rider. While Beginner Bikes encourages
safe, smart riding, we do not assume responsibility for
each individual. Please ride with care at your own risk.
Beginner
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