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womper · 07-15-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

They did, it's called the M90.

only problem is that it has the same god awful headlight /tail /overall look as the new m50 and m109.

gack.

Tuck_a_da_Phil · 07-16-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

They did, it's called the M90.

Both of which are ugly IMO. The M50 actually looked good. Now it is just an under powered, under braking M90.

vtbme · 07-31-2009, 03:46 PM

Would love to sit on one for comparison of the rider triangle.

What I like the LEAST about the 2010 is the headlight and the passenger pillion...change those two things and it's okay...not unique anymore, but tolerable.

Wonder if they simply switch the bar to get more pullback. If so, wonder if that bar will work on previous years?

Wonder if the 2010 rider seat will work on previous years. Sure looks more comfortable.

Most of us would change looks in one way or the other and paint a lot of it anyway.

ickb · 07-31-2009, 06:37 PM

The new M50 is definite *UGLY*

It basically looks like a sub M90, sub sub M109. Combine this with Suzuki's cheap paint job

I'll keep my present M50

I had my M50 repainted because the classic M50s have the cheap Suzuki paint job which seems to be common with new Suzukis. I've also seen on the forum about the BKing using inferior paint with dealers trying to claim that the paint hasn't cured

vtbme · 07-31-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Zinje

Does not flow well at all.

Agreed - the angle of passenger seat and headlight cowling make it appear to be lurching forward...in a bad way...like when you stall your bike at a traffic light.

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Originally Posted by dispatchbob

I'll keep mine too! I like the chrome headlight look - get to watch the clouds without looking up LOL .

Just the other day on a stop from a wide, I missed a great photo up because I had no camera. Sky was crazy beautiful blue, white clouds and some gorgeous trees...all reflected in the headlight casing!

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Originally Posted by Danthedawgfan

I have a feeling this will be the last effort that they make with the M50. They have changed the colors every year for the last 3 years trying to get more riders, but they haven't gotten them. If this one doesn't work I have a feeling the M50 will go the way of the M95...

Great - first car I bought and drove for 13 years turned out to be the last year they made it. Every minor repair/replacement seemed to become a specialty order. I loved that car! Long live the Nissan NX 2000! At least they've been reborn into the underground amateur racing scene. BTW I've had my '08 M for about 3 weeks.

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Originally Posted by M50METAL

I'm afraid the the C50/M50 have lost their luster as of late. When they 1st came out in 05/06 I thought they set the bar for the 800 class...but I think the Star 950 blows them away. It will be interesting to see if Honda will have the balls to do something worth while with the Shadow.

Agreed and curious as well. Star 950 and Kaw 900 Custom were also contenders before I bought the M, but they were just too heavy. The overall scale of the M50 fit me better...and was less intimidating. I have shaved down the seat and changed out the bars for better ergonomics...but I would have done a bar swap on the other two bikes as well...and definitely the seat on the Kaw 900.

Generally, those of us who are shy of 5'6 with shorter inseams (29ish) and withOUT ape long arms, who need something under 600 lbs in the cruiser world have very little to choose from. If they continue to make bikes as wide as an elephant it doesn't matter how low the seat is - you lose the vertical.

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Originally Posted by TNM50

Hmmmm... I wonder if that seat will bolt up to the 05-09 models?????

My question also!!

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Originally Posted by DrBob

so something in the 1100-1200cc range would be nice

Because we, in America, have this fascination with size and power...whether we need it or not..., this displacement has virtually disappeared from the cruiser market. HD may be the only one still offering it. This was the last year for Yamaha's Vstar 1100...hince the 950 and updated 1300.

Toolboy · 08-01-2009, 12:18 AM

The M50 started as a sports cruiser with sleek lines ...now in 2010...

The headlight looks terrible, the pillion seat looks like a box square foam pad, the sporty rear fender is smoothed out to be tame and what with the silver rims.....geeeeeesh

Looks like i will love my 05 M50 looooooooooooooooong time.

Toolboy

xanthia · 08-03-2009, 04:52 PM

Glad I got mine this year, or else I'd be on a Triumph forum. Heh.

Goldfinger · 08-12-2009, 12:08 AM

Ok. I agree with most of you. When I saw the picture the first time I couldn't stand it either. The back views with the seat cowl on look alot better. It does look alot like the M109R. I'm sure that's the whole point of the remodel. Like others have said before, the folks who can't afford the 109 or don't need all that extra but really like the styling are going to be drawn to this bike.

I also agree on the chrome engine covers. I don't like the chrome either. But you know what? I don't like the gloss black finish that my bike has either. I think, at least for me anyway, one of the changes over the years should have been to do the flat, wrinkle finish like Harley has. I've always liked the flat black look to the engine and it would set it off alot better from the gloss black frame and body parts. If there was a way that I could do it fairly easily on mine I would.

I can understand the changes. If the current style wasn't selling well then it was time to change it. I don't know how the sales numbers compare between the M models but if the M109 and the M90 are selling well then there must be something to the styling that people like. How long the styling stays popular is a question, especially with 3 bikes now sharing the same look. It kinda dilutes it and makes it not so distinct. I think it will do well for a couple of years but people are going to get burned out on the overall look of these bikes and it will be time for a new look.

Just my $.02 worth.

TNM50 · 08-12-2009, 06:40 AM

I've got 4 Suzuki dealer ships in my area and I stop by each one of them when I can. I've noticed all 4 have just one M50, the orange and black color, and they've been sitting there since Spring. I stopped at one of them to pick up my new helmet visor I had to order and asked about sales. The owner told me that he has never ordered more than 2 M50's a year because he has trouble selling them and has only ordered 1 M50 last year and this year. All these dealerships have about 8 C50's and atleast 3 109's and a couple of 90's. You would think after seeing all the people on this forum that the M50 was a popular bike but to the motorcycle buying public I guess it isn't. Could also be the part of the country I'm in as well affecting sales of the M.

05HDRAM · 08-12-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TNM50

You would think after seeing all the people on this forum that the M50 was a popular bike but to the motorcycle buying public I guess it isn't. Could also be the part of the country I'm in as well affecting sales of the M.

I think location does have an impact, but so does the rising prices. Over $7k is a lot of money for an 800cc bike. I am not sure how the new ones are selling where I live, but the used ones go pretty quick. The dealers I frequent only keep 1 M109 if any. They had 1 M90 each, and the last I know they were still on the floor.

SVZuki · 08-12-2009, 09:06 AM

All suzuki is doing to the M series is the same thing they did to the GSXR series. Same styling across the engine lines with slight changes in suspension tuning and what not, and of course different size engines.

RaceyArms · 08-12-2009, 05:04 PM

Saw this link that show that the new M50 has better horse/torque specs than before. Don't know if it's legit but if it is...it can back up the new look.

Suzuki Boulevard M50

05HDRAM · 08-13-2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RaceyArms

Saw this link that show that the new M50 has better horse/torque specs than before. Don't know if it's legit but if it is...it can back up the new look.

Uh, don't think 50hp is knocking the socks off the current model. Without searching, I think Dyno numbers are around 46 to 50 now. 2 ways to make it quicker - bump up the power or get rid of some wieght. If those specs are right, the M gained almost 50lbs.

sturner9800 · 08-13-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RaceyArms

Saw this link that show that the new M50 has better horse/torque specs than before. Don't know if it's legit but if it is...it can back up the new look.

Suzuki Boulevard M50

Using that link, and cross comparing to the 70-09 models on that same site, I found absolutely NO difference between the "older" models vs the 2010 model.

nativenyerintexas · 08-16-2009, 06:09 PM

I still don't like it.

Rangerdave · 11-01-2009, 05:20 AM

The whole headlight assembly might not be a crowd favorite, but I do like the new speedo.

I am assuming this is the Aussie model

TNM50 · 11-01-2009, 06:01 AM

I think your right about it being the one from down under. I was reading an Australian review of the 2010 model and it had some of the same pictures. I can't seem to find it now but when I do I'll post the site. I actually like the speedo!

vtbme · 11-01-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rangerdave

The whole headlight assembly might not be a crowd favorite, but I do like the new speedo.

I am assuming this is the Aussie model

Agreed - no problems with the speedo - glad it's still up and out front = useful. Plus you gain some space on the bar for GPS, etc.

OZChris · 11-01-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TNM50

I think your right about it being the one from down under. I was reading an Australian review of the 2010 model and it had some of the same pictures. I can't seem to find it now but when I do I'll post the site. I actually like the speedo!

Gallery - boulevard-m50 - 2010 - cruiser - road - Suzuki Motorcycles, Motorbikes & ATVs Australia

ghostadv · 11-01-2009, 07:45 PM

They at least improved the look of the mirrors.

07-31-2009, 03:46 PM	#163 (permalink)
vtbme Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: '08 M50 Limited: Black/Silver Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 328	Would love to sit on one for comparison of the rider triangle. What I like the LEAST about the 2010 is the headlight and the passenger pillion...change those two things and it's okay...not unique anymore, but tolerable. Wonder if they simply switch the bar to get more pullback. If so, wonder if that bar will work on previous years? Wonder if the 2010 rider seat will work on previous years. Sure looks more comfortable. Most of us would change looks in one way or the other and paint a lot of it anyway. __________________ 2008 M50 Limited: Jeff/Ken's Spacer Risers, Flanders Super Glide handlebars #650-08231, Shaved down stock seat, Mustang fender bib (on/off), OEM Luggage Rack minus sissy bar; Blacked out: Linbar, PIAA mulit fit lights on fender, speedo, headlight rim. 1999 Virago 250, 2007-09 (first of my own, sold): Symtec grip heaters. First riding experience: Honda mini bike (50cc?) on my cousin's farm...I was maybe 8 or 10 years old.

08-01-2009, 12:18 AM	#166 (permalink)
Toolboy Ditch Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Bike: Black 06 M50, RM250 07, RM125 05, RM400 79 Location: Alice Springs, Australia Posts: 198	2010 m50 The M50 started as a sports cruiser with sleek lines ...now in 2010... The headlight looks terrible, the pillion seat looks like a box square foam pad, the sporty rear fender is smoothed out to be tame and what with the silver rims.....geeeeeesh Looks like i will love my 05 M50 looooooooooooooooong time. Toolboy

08-12-2009, 06:40 AM	#169 (permalink)
TNM50 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 282	I've got 4 Suzuki dealer ships in my area and I stop by each one of them when I can. I've noticed all 4 have just one M50, the orange and black color, and they've been sitting there since Spring. I stopped at one of them to pick up my new helmet visor I had to order and asked about sales. The owner told me that he has never ordered more than 2 M50's a year because he has trouble selling them and has only ordered 1 M50 last year and this year. All these dealerships have about 8 C50's and atleast 3 109's and a couple of 90's. You would think after seeing all the people on this forum that the M50 was a popular bike but to the motorcycle buying public I guess it isn't. Could also be the part of the country I'm in as well affecting sales of the M. __________________ Cobra sissybar, OEM engine guards, Memphis Shades Pop Top windshield w/ quick remove mounts, 200mm Metzeler, Kuryakyn levers, debaffled

08-16-2009, 06:09 PM	#175 (permalink)
nativenyerintexas Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 488	I still don't like it. __________________ “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State.” -- Joseph Goebbels

11-01-2009, 06:01 AM	#177 (permalink)
TNM50 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 282	I think your right about it being the one from down under. I was reading an Australian review of the 2010 model and it had some of the same pictures. I can't seem to find it now but when I do I'll post the site. I actually like the speedo! __________________ Cobra sissybar, OEM engine guards, Memphis Shades Pop Top windshield w/ quick remove mounts, 200mm Metzeler, Kuryakyn levers, debaffled

07-31-2009, 06:37 PM	#164 (permalink)
ickb In Training Join Date: Mar 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 117	The new M50 is definite UGLY It basically looks like a sub M90, sub sub M109. Combine this with Suzuki's cheap paint job I'll keep my present M50 I had my M50 repainted because the classic M50s have the cheap Suzuki paint job which seems to be common with new Suzukis. I've also seen on the forum about the BKing using inferior paint with dealers trying to claim that the paint hasn't cured

08-03-2009, 04:52 PM	#167 (permalink)
xanthia Where Am I ? Join Date: May 2009 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 29	Glad I got mine this year, or else I'd be on a Triumph forum. Heh.

08-12-2009, 12:08 AM	#168 (permalink)
Goldfinger Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: 06 M50 Black Location: Somerset, PA Posts: 13	Ok. I agree with most of you. When I saw the picture the first time I couldn't stand it either. The back views with the seat cowl on look alot better. It does look alot like the M109R. I'm sure that's the whole point of the remodel. Like others have said before, the folks who can't afford the 109 or don't need all that extra but really like the styling are going to be drawn to this bike. I also agree on the chrome engine covers. I don't like the chrome either. But you know what? I don't like the gloss black finish that my bike has either. I think, at least for me anyway, one of the changes over the years should have been to do the flat, wrinkle finish like Harley has. I've always liked the flat black look to the engine and it would set it off alot better from the gloss black frame and body parts. If there was a way that I could do it fairly easily on mine I would. I can understand the changes. If the current style wasn't selling well then it was time to change it. I don't know how the sales numbers compare between the M models but if the M109 and the M90 are selling well then there must be something to the styling that people like. How long the styling stays popular is a question, especially with 3 bikes now sharing the same look. It kinda dilutes it and makes it not so distinct. I think it will do well for a couple of years but people are going to get burned out on the overall look of these bikes and it will be time for a new look. Just my $.02 worth.

08-12-2009, 05:04 PM	#172 (permalink)
RaceyArms Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Bike: 2008 zuk m50 Posts: 1	Saw this link that show that the new M50 has better horse/torque specs than before. Don't know if it's legit but if it is...it can back up the new look. Suzuki Boulevard M50

11-01-2009, 05:20 AM	#176 (permalink)
Rangerdave Where Am I ? Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Bonneville T100 Location: Central Florida Posts: 38	The whole headlight assembly might not be a crowd favorite, but I do like the new speedo. I am assuming this is the Aussie model

11-01-2009, 07:45 PM	#180 (permalink)
ghostadv Seat Tester Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 87	They at least improved the look of the mirrors.

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