2012 Star Stratoliner Deluxe First Ride Photo Gallery

Motorcycle USA traveled to Braselton, Georgia, for the press launch of Star Motorcycles 2012 lineup.

Star Motorcycles big bagger continues to crank out the power thanks to a big pushrod-operated 1854cc V-Twin in a model with a revised cockpit which benefits from the addition of a Garmin Zumo 665 GPS.

The new 'Liquid Silver' colorway looks sharp on Star Motorcycles brawny bagger, the 2012 Stratoliner Deluxe.

Old horsepower meets new on a rural country road in Georgia.

The roads leading to Dahlonega, Georgia, served as a great proving ground for the ride quality of the 2012 Stratoliner Deluxe.

The girth of the Stratoliner Deluxe disappears when it's in motion and turn-in is stable and predictable.

We cruised through quaint country towns like Dahlonega, Georgia, during the Star Motorcycles 2012 press launch.

Star Motorcycles demonstrates some of the aftermarket accessories it has to dress up the Stratoliner Deluxe.

It's when the going gets slow that the long 67.5 inch wheelbase and 811-lb curb weight of the Stratoliner Deluxe becomes noticeable.

With 1854cc of power, this is what most people are going to see of the 2012 Stratoliner Deluxe on the road.

The stretch outside of Dahlonega, Georgia, has a bit of everything to test the 2012 Strato Deluxe on, from elevation changes to fast sweepers to tight switchbacks.

Star Motorcycles’ bagger with the fork-mounted fairing has earned a reputation in the segment for its powerful 1854cc V-Twin and smooth-shifting tranny.

The Georgia countryside is beautiful and the smells of spring filled the air during our ride on the 2012 Stratoliner Deluxe.

The Stratoliner Deluxe is a competitive package in the bagger segment with its readily available power, smooth delivery and comfortable ride.