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Oates,
I was like you. I just, finally, bought my first bike (2007 America).
I was seriously considering a Yamaha until I was asked to reconsider the Triumph and I am glad I did. For one thing, the Vstar requires valve adjustment every 4000 miles plus I've read where a lot of people find it underpowered, after riding a few months.
I never have been impressed by the Honda bikes.
I just picked up my Triumph this past Saturday and rode it all the way home (~27 miles), including a baptism compliments of Mother Nature up here in the Pac. NW. Aside from the MSF course (back in February) and the various mopeds and stuff I rode when I was younger, this was the first time I've ridden the bike. Aside from a couple of stalls at stoplights, I had no problem and enjoyed it very much. Very smooth riding and no concern about not having enough power.
Hopefully, with some drier weather today, I will get her out again today and do some practicing. It's a fun bike.
Conwy