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geritolgent · 10-28-2004, 07:32 PM

Hi all - I am new to bikeing. In fact I take my test in two weeks. I am torn between the Suzuki Boulevard C50 and the Honda 750 Aero. Which do you think is the better bike? Enjoy the Forum and will continue to watch it. Thanks for any help.

The Duke · 10-28-2004, 07:54 PM

Uh....you DO know what website this is, right?

I own a C50. It's a great bike, and a blast to navigate. The Aero has really nice styling, and the hydraulic valves to remove some of the maintenance fuss--but after having the same two bikes as my final candidates to purchase, I depended on reviews that consistantly ranked the Volusia/C50 at the top of the class.

The stability, the power, the good looks, and yet beginner-friendly...what's not to like about the Boulie?

**Uncle Bob** · 10-28-2004, 08:16 PM

C50, always outshines other bikes in it's class, check out every magazine for the last five years and Honda is not even close. A close second best would be the Kawasaki.

The C50 with FI and floorboards !

Come on Honda makes good bikes but this contest isn't even close.

zacman · 10-29-2004, 03:24 AM

I drove a friends Honda,, and he drove mine. After the ride, the Honda owner said he wished he had looked at the C50 before buying his Honda. He claimed it was better handling and more stable,, plus a bit more powerful...

oldgeezer · 10-29-2004, 10:26 AM

I'm pretty sure the Honda is a chain drive bike versus a shaft drive of the C50. In my opinion, I'd not have a chain drive bike due to the additional maintenance. Plus, I've read numerous complaints on a Honda forum about how after 4-5000 miles, there is no longer any adjustment room for the chain and you are forced to shorten the chain or change sprokets.

**Trapper** · 10-29-2004, 10:34 AM

Aero has a shaft

**Uncle Bob** · 10-29-2004, 06:35 PM

Cause they're trying to catch up with the Volusia/C50

c50tiger · 10-29-2004, 10:38 PM

As I have said a few times before... the C50 rocks

In fact, its so d@mn good, my wife (who otherwise has turned a blind eye to any bike I've owned and until today barely ackowledged thay I bought a C50) gave me a new leather Boulevard keyfob this evening when I got back to town from a 3 day business trip.

geritolgent · 11-01-2004, 04:46 PM

No matter where I turn the C50 Boulevard gets raveing results. I think that will be it when I pass my test. Thanks again for the input. Art

shumanrog · 11-02-2004, 11:06 AM

I started out looking at both. After reading evrything I could find on either bike I found a clear patern. The C-50 is so far out front there is no comparison between the two bikes. If you get the C-50 (Volusia) you won't be sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

axel_2078 · 11-02-2004, 11:26 AM

I have a Marauder 800.

*ducking tomatoes being thrown*

c50tiger · 11-02-2004, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axel_2078

I have a Marauder 800.

*ducking tomatoes being thrown*

No 'mater throwin'..

the Marauder/M50 is just another expression of the Volusia/C50 - sort of like fraternal twins.

**Trapper** · 11-02-2004, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c50tiger

Quote:

Originally Posted by axel_2078

I have a Marauder 800.

*ducking tomatoes being thrown*

No 'mater throwin'..

the Marauder/M50 is just another expression of the Volusia/C50 - sort of like fraternal twins.

Just sexier

**Uncle Bob** · 11-03-2004, 09:36 AM

Well not quite, still a good bike but not a refendedred C50. You'll save some bucks though .

tlwisner · 11-05-2004, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c50tiger

Quote:

Originally Posted by axel_2078

I have a Marauder 800.

*ducking tomatoes being thrown*

No 'mater throwin'..

the Marauder/M50 is just another expression of the Volusia/C50 - sort of like fraternal twins.

The M50 is not the same bike as the Marauder 800. The M50 is based on the C50 and weighs a lot more than the Marauder (540 pounds for the M50 versus a slim 456 pounds for the Marauder).

Both cool bikes, but different bikes. The M50/C50 common platform should simplify production for Suzuki.

10-28-2004, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
geritolgent Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 2005 Location: sebring fl Posts: 2	compare bikes for a newbe Hi all - I am new to bikeing. In fact I take my test in two weeks. I am torn between the Suzuki Boulevard C50 and the Honda 750 Aero. Which do you think is the better bike? Enjoy the Forum and will continue to watch it. Thanks for any help.

10-28-2004, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Duke Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Northern, California Posts: 28	Uh....you DO know what website this is, right? I own a C50. It's a great bike, and a blast to navigate. The Aero has really nice styling, and the hydraulic valves to remove some of the maintenance fuss--but after having the same two bikes as my final candidates to purchase, I depended on reviews that consistantly ranked the Volusia/C50 at the top of the class. The stability, the power, the good looks, and yet beginner-friendly...what's not to like about the Boulie? __________________ Duke-owner of the BlingMaster(tm) 3000! --------------- You live and learn, or you don't live long.--Robert A. Heinlein ---- No you pervert---that's NOT my picture...just Marilyn Monroe!

10-28-2004, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	C50, always outshines other bikes in it's class, check out every magazine for the last five years and Honda is not even close. A close second best would be the Kawasaki. The C50 with FI and floorboards ! Come on Honda makes good bikes but this contest isn't even close. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

10-29-2004, 03:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
zacman Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Somewhere in FLorida Posts: 29	Which Bike I drove a friends Honda,, and he drove mine. After the ride, the Honda owner said he wished he had looked at the C50 before buying his Honda. He claimed it was better handling and more stable,, plus a bit more powerful...

10-29-2004, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
oldgeezer Handlebar Consultant Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 646	I'm pretty sure the Honda is a chain drive bike versus a shaft drive of the C50. In my opinion, I'd not have a chain drive bike due to the additional maintenance. Plus, I've read numerous complaints on a Honda forum about how after 4-5000 miles, there is no longer any adjustment room for the chain and you are forced to shorten the chain or change sprokets. __________________ Oh, he's very popular Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, d!ckheads--they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude.

10-29-2004, 10:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	Aero has a shaft __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

10-29-2004, 06:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Cause they're trying to catch up with the Volusia/C50 __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

10-29-2004, 10:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	As I have said a few times before... the C50 rocks In fact, its so d@mn good, my wife (who otherwise has turned a blind eye to any bike I've owned and until today barely ackowledged thay I bought a C50) gave me a new leather Boulevard keyfob this evening when I got back to town from a 3 day business trip. __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

11-01-2004, 04:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
geritolgent Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 2005 Location: sebring fl Posts: 2	thanks No matter where I turn the C50 Boulevard gets raveing results. I think that will be it when I pass my test. Thanks again for the input. Art

11-02-2004, 11:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
shumanrog Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 28	C-50 or Honda Aero I started out looking at both. After reading evrything I could find on either bike I found a clear patern. The C-50 is so far out front there is no comparison between the two bikes. If you get the C-50 (Volusia) you won't be sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-02-2004, 11:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	I have a Marauder 800. ducking tomatoes being thrown __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

11-03-2004, 09:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Well not quite, still a good bike but not a refendedred C50. You'll save some bucks though . __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

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