.. another Cruiser set under 1000cc and 600lbs would be the Triumph America and Speedmaster. These have an 865cc engine and a wet weight of 550lbs. Right about that of the 883.
Suzuki Boulevard S50 (805cc), I believe runs around 540lbs
The SV 650 seems like a nice bike, but didn’t they cease production of those in 2008? I may be wrong about that.
What about the Suzuki Gladius? Thats a 650cc weighing in at around 500lbs. I really know nothing about these.
I would agree with TrialsRider about expanding horizons. My wife has a V-Star 650, and she likes it just fine. But she doesn’t find it a particularly fun bike to ride. She did test drive an America today and enjoyed that a lot, but she really likes my Bonneville, and takes it out every chance she gets. She has been looking at some other options as well, keeping an open mind to styles and brands. She would really like a Tiger or Suzuki Bandit … but thats down the road