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08-20-2008, 02:05 AM
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| Newbie Joined: Aug 2008
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|  Anyones thoughts or opinions on these Cruisers Anyones thoughts or opinions on these Cruisers I have it narrowed down to these 4, I intend to try all 4 out bit I was wondering if anyone has a opinion ( good or bad about these bikes ). Or is there a obvious choice between the 4 that I don't know. YAMAHA Vstar 650 SUZUKI M50 SUZUKI C50 HONDA V75O |
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08-20-2008, 04:29 AM
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| No Significant Other   Joined: Jul 2007
Bike: 2006 grey suzuki M50
Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Posts: 2,331
| c50/m50 are essentially the same bike, fuel injected, shaft driven, liquid cooled. the vstar is carbed i think, shaft and air cooled. the honda 750 is carbed, chain driven and liquid cooled all the bikes are not lemons but they all have their ups and downs 
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08-20-2008, 05:25 AM
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| Muscle Biker   Joined: Jul 2004
Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003)
Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536)
Posts: 12,073
| The obvious choice is the one that you feel most comfortable on...
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08-20-2008, 05:26 AM
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| No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007
Bike: 2006 grey suzuki M50
Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Posts: 2,331
| yup... and which one you like the looks of better.
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08-20-2008, 07:26 AM
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| Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer   Joined: Jul 2006
Bike: 06 M50 Grey
Location: Tucson, Az
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08-20-2008, 08:48 AM
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| No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007
Bike: 2006 grey suzuki M50
Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Posts: 2,331
| is it? i swear i saw shaft on their website.. ah... honda canada only shows the 2008 models... those are chain...
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08-20-2008, 09:38 AM
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| Fifth gear streak   Joined: Sep 2006
Bike: 07 Vulcan 1600 Classic
Location: Bell City, Louisiana
Posts: 1,491
| Having road on, or with, each of these bikes, my honest opinion is that all four bikes are great machines but if you spend anytime on the freeway, go with the 750cc or 800cc. The Yamaha is a fine bike but 75 and 80 mph it's going to be operating in the upper percentage of it's HP range and that does limit the life of any machine. The other bikes will be running hard as well, but slightly less so.
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08-20-2008, 12:07 PM
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| Throttle Jockey  Joined: Jun 2006
Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project
Location: Prince George BC
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08-20-2008, 06:02 PM
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| TurtleWax Taster   Joined: Sep 2007
Bike: '08 Suzuki Bandit S
Location: Barrie, Ont. Canada
Posts: 583
| M-50 and C-50 are the basically the same. C-50 rides a bit smother and the M-50 handle a bit better. Other then that it comes down to the look your going for between them.
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08-21-2008, 01:22 AM
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| No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007
Bike: 2006 grey suzuki M50
Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
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| the main reason i took the m50 over other bikes is for these reasons comfort -- seemed comfortable fitting -- fit like a glove was 800c vtwin was liquid cooled was shaft driven looks. it called out to me.
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08-21-2008, 02:55 AM
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| No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007
Bike: 2006 grey suzuki M50
Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Posts: 2,331
| good job getting those pics! and ya... for me, the M50 had the looks
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08-21-2008, 06:41 AM
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| Third gear and cruising  Joined: Jun 2007
Bike: 2006 M50
Location: Southeast, PA
Posts: 525
| One thing I really like about the M is the tubeless tires. For me, that is a big plus.
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08-21-2008, 07:42 AM
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| Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Jul 2006
Bike: 06 M50 Grey
Location: Tucson, Az
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| That's a Shadow Aero. There's also a Spirit. 
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08-21-2008, 05:47 PM
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| Newbie  Joined: Jun 2008
Bike: 2005 Suzuki C50
Location: Southwest, WI
Posts: 23
| The C50 is my first bike and in the past two summers I have over 9400 miles on it. I like the way it handles and it feels. I wouldn't mind a little louder pipes...but when I'm cruising down the road, I hear the wind and my husband's pipes ahead of me.
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08-21-2008, 07:13 PM
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| Fender Buffer   Joined: Apr 2007
Bike: '07 Boulevard C50 x2
Location: Wet Coast, Canada
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On the other hand, my wife and I ride C50s and we're satisfied with our bikes. Good luck!
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08-21-2008, 07:24 PM
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| Does not play well with others.   Joined: May 2007
Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600
Location: rochester, minnesota
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| was told by the old man that the aero, even though not the most powerful, is a comfy ride with stock everything
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08-21-2008, 08:51 PM
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| Newbie Joined: Aug 2008
Bike: 2007 S50
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 14
| My friends say you can't kill a Honda, and that was true of the two I had as well. They sat in snow, battery in, never charged, started up every time. Awesome. My preference nowadays is lightweight and lots of pickup so I now have an Intruder - oops, Boulevard S50. |
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08-21-2008, 11:25 PM
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| Found second gear by accident  Joined: Jun 2008
Bike: 2008 Blk. & Slvr M-50
Location: Central California
Posts: 326
| I just started riding and I am a big guy, 6-2 265, so I wanted something I would not have to trade out for a while. I looked at the M-50, C-50, Honda 750 and the Kawasaki 900. The Yamaha 650 I thought would be too small, so I didn't consider it. The Honda was uncomfortable to spend any time on. I felt very cramped. The Kaw 900 was a $1000 more and the dealer did not have the model I was interested in. It was OK in the comfort area. The C-50 was alright for comfort, but I did not like the looks of the bike (the fenders, I guess I'm not a classic fan). The M-50 seemed like I had more room and I liked the looks, and thats what I chose. At first I thought that I made a mistake and should have gotten a less powerful bike. But with 2000 mile under my belt, any problems I have are due to driver error not the bikes. Now, I am very happy with my choice. The M-50 does everything I need it to do. I see no reason to trade up. I know these are just my personal opinions and observations, but I hope it will help you. |
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