Difference in M50 and M50 Limitted ??? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

tdurham · 08-01-2008, 09:22 PM

Can anybody tell me is there really two different models of the M50? I have seen some called the M50 Black, M50, and M50 Limited. The YouTube video of the V&H pipes recently posted is title M50 Limited. He has the same bike/color as me and I did not think mine was limited.

Thanks for any clarification.

DaveMc · 08-01-2008, 09:35 PM

I might be mistaken, but I think the differences are these:

M50 Black -- painted black
M50 -- available in "stock" colors for the year
M50 limited -- offered with a special paint color (silver?); I think the limited edition only began in 2007

I don't believe there are any mechanical differences between any of them.

I also ran across this about a 2007 bike:

"A new Boulevard M50 Special Edition (M50Z) will also be available with an aggressive tribal pattern paintscheme, white faced speedometer with a new fuel gauge, stylish clear turn signal lenses and a new seat design with textured side panels."

I hope this helps.

Petcop · 08-01-2008, 09:36 PM

I think the only difference was clear turnsignal lenses, a different stitching on the seat, and maybe one other thing....not much difference I don't think

Nick Mystic · 08-01-2008, 10:06 PM

I have an '07 M50 Limited Edition and I can confirm that the last paragraph posted by DaveMc pretty accurately describes the differences in the LE vs. the stock M50. I would add that tribal flames are painted on the sides of the silver gas tank, as well as on the sides of the rear fender. Since the custom paint job covers the side of the tank they left off the Suzuki plastic emblems that so many people "de-badge" from their tanks.

Regarding the seat, the side panels have a perforated texture to them, which is now included on all the '08 stock M50s. Someone once posted that the LE seat is actually a gel seat, but I can't verify that since I've never seen or sat on a gel seat. However, I can tell you that I find the stock LE seat quite comfortable and since so many people complain about it being uncomfortable maybe it is a gel seat.

Here are a couple photos of my LE M50.

By the way, the LE version cost $100 extra in '07.

MotoJPizzle · 08-01-2008, 10:21 PM

I also have a limited and I think you were referring to my vid on youtube!!! hopefully

in addition, black is the fastest but only next to the limited!!!!

FraTra · 08-01-2008, 11:01 PM

My '08 has the trxtured seat sides with Boulevard emblem on the seat. MY TURN signals are clear also. I have the yellow/gray one. So far I find my seat very comfortable also. BTW mine was $100 more than the black.

07M50Limited · 08-01-2008, 11:22 PM

Don't forget the indigo red gauge's, on the 07 limited, they are cool!!!

Trigger1985 · 08-02-2008, 12:13 AM

so the difference between your limited an my 08 in red gauges and you didn't have to debadge? wish they had left the red guages, that would have been sweet... maybe someone will part off a set on ebay and I can steal your coolness...

Mwahahahaha..

fake · 08-02-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FraTra

My '08 has the trxtured seat sides with Boulevard emblem on the seat. MY TURN signals are clear also. I have the yellow/gray one. So far I find my seat very comfortable also. BTW mine was $100 more than the black.

The 08's have everything the 07 limited has, except for the flame paint job.

phil.dye · 08-02-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoJPizzle

black is the fastest but only next to the limited!!!!

I tried telling my wife that is the reason I painted mine black....she didn't believe me...

MotoJPizzle · 08-02-2008, 01:11 PM

wives seem to never understand - Does anyone know what the 09's will be like and if there will be a limited?

Trigger1985 · 08-02-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoJPizzle

wives seem to never understand - Does anyone know what the 09's will be like and if there will be a limited?

Girlfriends don't either... Showed her the integrated tail light "why do you need that, you already have brake lights and turn signals" Well Honey I don't have THAT brake light, look its much brighter "Your's is bright enough" Leaving me slamming my head on the table repeatly..

SNAFU · 08-02-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Mystic

Regarding the seat, the side panels have a perforated texture to them, which is now included on all the '08 stock M50s. Someone once posted that the LE seat is actually a gel seat, but I can't verify that since I've never seen or sat on a gel seat. However, I can tell you that I find the stock LE seat quite comfortable and since so many people complain about it being uncomfortable maybe it is a gel seat.

I thought they were the same except for the texturing and logo. I bought an LE seat off of FtIrwinM50 and swapped my modded stock seat. Comparing the two seats, the LE feels lower and definitely more comfortable IMHO.

07M50Limited · 08-02-2008, 11:03 PM

Did they keep the White Face Speedo, back lit by red for the 08's??

fake · 08-03-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07M50Limited

Did they keep the White Face Speedo, back lit by red for the 08's??

yes

diamond_jim · 08-03-2008, 12:51 PM

Uh... 7 letters?

Or in your spelling of it- 8 letters.

MotoJPizzle · 08-03-2008, 11:29 PM

the ltd has flames painted on the sides of the gas tank but decals on the rear fender.

08-01-2008, 09:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
tdurham Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 / Silver Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 86	Difference in M50 and M50 Limitted ??? Can anybody tell me is there really two different models of the M50? I have seen some called the M50 Black, M50, and M50 Limited. The YouTube video of the V&H pipes recently posted is title M50 Limited. He has the same bike/color as me and I did not think mine was limited. Thanks for any clarification.

08-01-2008, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
DaveMc Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: Tampa FL Posts: 92	I might be mistaken, but I think the differences are these: M50 Black -- painted black M50 -- available in "stock" colors for the year M50 limited -- offered with a special paint color (silver?); I think the limited edition only began in 2007 I don't believe there are any mechanical differences between any of them. I also ran across this about a 2007 bike: "A new Boulevard M50 Special Edition (M50Z) will also be available with an aggressive tribal pattern paintscheme, white faced speedometer with a new fuel gauge, stylish clear turn signal lenses and a new seat design with textured side panels." I hope this helps. __________________ C50T: E-Z brackets, Show Chrome classic risers, OEM front fender rail, Mustang seat, MCE engine guard, MCE luggage rack, OEM pasenger floorboards

08-01-2008, 09:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Petcop Puddle Runner Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2005 Red M50 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 366	I think the only difference was clear turnsignal lenses, a different stitching on the seat, and maybe one other thing....not much difference I don't think __________________ Slideshow

08-01-2008, 10:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nick Mystic In Training Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: Suzuki M50 Limited Edition 2007 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 130	I have an '07 M50 Limited Edition and I can confirm that the last paragraph posted by DaveMc pretty accurately describes the differences in the LE vs. the stock M50. I would add that tribal flames are painted on the sides of the silver gas tank, as well as on the sides of the rear fender. Since the custom paint job covers the side of the tank they left off the Suzuki plastic emblems that so many people "de-badge" from their tanks. Regarding the seat, the side panels have a perforated texture to them, which is now included on all the '08 stock M50s. Someone once posted that the LE seat is actually a gel seat, but I can't verify that since I've never seen or sat on a gel seat. However, I can tell you that I find the stock LE seat quite comfortable and since so many people complain about it being uncomfortable maybe it is a gel seat. Here are a couple photos of my LE M50. By the way, the LE version cost $100 extra in '07. Attached Thumbnails

08-01-2008, 10:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
MotoJPizzle Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Limited Location: Noble OK Posts: 432	I also have a limited and I think you were referring to my vid on youtube!!! hopefully in addition, black is the fastest but only next to the limited!!!! __________________ M50 Secret Hideaway - For M50 Owners, By M50 Owners!!! Moderators ________ (Fill in Blank) 2007 M50 Limited (Gray with Tribal Flames) Vance and Hines StraightShots Cobra FI2000R (because some friends said I needed it) Irate Customs Radiator Cover. K&N Filter (SU-8005) purchase from K&N Directly Street Shield EX - from aeagles Trying to get to 10,000 views Please help by watching and getting your friends to check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxql8S47cIw Loud Pipes Save Lives!

08-01-2008, 11:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
FraTra Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 Posts: 31	My '08 has the trxtured seat sides with Boulevard emblem on the seat. MY TURN signals are clear also. I have the yellow/gray one. So far I find my seat very comfortable also. BTW mine was $100 more than the black. __________________ 2008 M50 Dark Gray and Yellow.

08-01-2008, 11:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
07M50Limited Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 limited Location: Monroe N.C. Posts: 895	Don't forget the indigo red gauge's, on the 07 limited, they are cool!!!

08-02-2008, 12:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 258	so the difference between your limited an my 08 in red gauges and you didn't have to debadge? wish they had left the red guages, that would have been sweet... maybe someone will part off a set on ebay and I can steal your coolness... Mwahahahaha.. __________________ Places to ride: Beartooth Pass, Deals Gap, Yellowstone, The Dakotas 2008 Suzuki M50 Custom Painted Satin Black an Sublime Green, OEM Engine Guard, Spitfire Windshield, Sissy bar/back rest, MJ limited Risers, Küryakyn XL saddlebags, home brew light bar with driving lights, debadged, Küryakyn ISO flame grips, hand tooled sissybar pad cover, , drag specialties clamp on highway pegs, custom crosshair radiator cover, lowered two inches with a set of stock pipes painted black and debaffled... Last edited by Trigger1985; 08-02-2008 at 12:14 AM. Reason: evil laugh

08-02-2008, 01:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
MotoJPizzle Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Limited Location: Noble OK Posts: 432	wives seem to never understand - Does anyone know what the 09's will be like and if there will be a limited? __________________ M50 Secret Hideaway - For M50 Owners, By M50 Owners!!! Moderators ________ (Fill in Blank) 2007 M50 Limited (Gray with Tribal Flames) Vance and Hines StraightShots Cobra FI2000R (because some friends said I needed it) Irate Customs Radiator Cover. K&N Filter (SU-8005) purchase from K&N Directly Street Shield EX - from aeagles Trying to get to 10,000 views Please help by watching and getting your friends to check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxql8S47cIw Loud Pipes Save Lives!

08-02-2008, 11:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
07M50Limited Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 limited Location: Monroe N.C. Posts: 895	Did they keep the White Face Speedo, back lit by red for the 08's?? __________________ 2007 M50 Limited, Silver with Tribal FlamesCustom Made Riser SpacersCustom Made Light Bar and Turn Signal Relocate * Hella Driving Lights and AutoSwitchJK Forward Controls

08-03-2008, 12:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	Uh... 7 letters? Or in your spelling of it- 8 letters. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike Last edited by diamond_jim; 08-03-2008 at 12:53 PM.

08-03-2008, 11:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
MotoJPizzle Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Limited Location: Noble OK Posts: 432	the ltd has flames painted on the sides of the gas tank but decals on the rear fender. __________________ M50 Secret Hideaway - For M50 Owners, By M50 Owners!!! Moderators ________ (Fill in Blank) 2007 M50 Limited (Gray with Tribal Flames) Vance and Hines StraightShots Cobra FI2000R (because some friends said I needed it) Irate Customs Radiator Cover. K&N Filter (SU-8005) purchase from K&N Directly Street Shield EX - from aeagles Trying to get to 10,000 views Please help by watching and getting your friends to check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxql8S47cIw Loud Pipes Save Lives!

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