You can´t go wrong with the V-star. I have a 2002 silverado. I love it.... I have put 20,000 miles on it with no problems at all. The V-star will haul my wife and I at highway sppeds all day. In regards to the Honda 600... I think you will find that it needs another gear... 4 speeds is not enough.... I have a friend who has one and I wouldn´t trade my star for his honda under any cicumstances. The yamaha is the only way to go!!