Power on the C50 is slightly better that the 883, same with gas mileage, the C50 is slightly better, but when it comes to comfort, the C50 just blows the little Harley away, so if you want to be able to ride for any distance, go for the Suzuki, but if you don't mind getting off to stretch every 50 miles, you might want to give in to the peer pressure, and get the HD. If you do go with the HD, remember that you can get a more comfortable seat, and hi-way pegs. So when you are doing your cost comparisons, remember to include any extras you think you will be adding. Harley's list of extras are endless, so you can customize it any way you like, but at what cost.
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2008 1250 Bandit ABS
2008 DR 650
2006 HD Road King
2004 Twin Peaks 700
2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale)
2005 Santa Cruz Heckler |  | Ever notice that the person
telling you to calm down
is the same one that got you worked up
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