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Tank
9th October 2007, 13:31
Hi,

Hopefully if my exemption is passed by LTNZ I will be in the market for a cruiser. Now we have decided to paint the house and build the MOAD (Mother of all decks) so budget is stretched and I probably wont end up with the Triumph that I wanted (the joys of being all grown up <_<)

So looking at metric cruisers - are any better than the others in terms of quality / ride etc?

Are there any that should be avoided at all cost?

I like the looks Kawasaki VN900 custom but know nothing of them. I have not had any service from the Yamaha dealer when I went there to look so they have kind of put me off their offerings. Honda - all I know is that they are gay :headbang: OK - I know nothing about the Hondas either.

Im looking to do some significant rides over summer, but still use the bike as a day to day commuter.

Most of my riding will be solo, but when allowed some 2up.

Any advise would be appreciated.

Tank

Edbear
9th October 2007, 14:15
You can pretty much take metric quality and reliability for granted these days. Very much down to what fits your budget and physique.

The VN900 is getting great reports around the world and I recommend having a chat to Spectrum about them. Personally I prefer shaft drive and we love our C50T. Great value with the screen, bags and backrest, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled and plenty of grunt even two-up.

My Bro-in-Law's 1340 Softail could only match my acceleration with both bikes two-up and couldn't gain on me. The only cruiser which had a significant advantage last ride together was the new 1600 Softail, even the Dyna 1450 was only about level with our "little" 805cc!

If a tourer doesn't quite suit, the customs, or "muscle cruisers" like the M50 may. As I said, though, just choose on style, price and fit. Can't really go wrong.

Toaster
9th October 2007, 14:52
You can pretty much take metric quality and reliability for granted these days. Very much down to what fits your budget and physique.

If a tourer doesn't quite suit, the customs, or "muscle cruisers" like the M50 may. As I said, though, just choose on style, price and fit. Can't really go wrong.

So in my case you mean big and muscular? :rolleyes: hehehe

The Lone Rider
9th October 2007, 14:54
Ive heard only good things about the Vulcans.

There are a lot of comments floating about in talking about Japanese. Some take it as "Technology superior, great design.." etc.. others simply say "Those jap bikes just have to much to them".

The Suzuki M50/C50 range are both nice.. although to me they sound like a squirrel farting in a tin can. Nice bikes overall and some quite cool technological points.

johnnyflash
9th October 2007, 16:01
Hey what can I say Im biased, but any of the Suzi Boulevard cruiser range are great value for money and solid reliable rides (real metal in my case :lol:
I have ridden some Vulcans and must admit they also seem a good choice...
Only one thing to do is visit the bike shops, dont buy the first hing you ike, take a few versions out on a test run and see what FITS you best..

Toaster
9th October 2007, 16:03
Honda - all I know is that they are gay :headbang: OK - I know nothing about the Hondas either.


Jafar rides a Honda :eek: He will love it when he reads that post. :shifty:

Suzuki Cruisers dude. Nice.

Edbear
9th October 2007, 16:23
So in my case you mean big and muscular? :rolleyes: hehehe




Mmmm! You mean you or da bike...?:bleh:

In my case, big and round and soft in the middle...!;)

Not sure a M109 would make the best commuter, though :shifty:

Toaster
9th October 2007, 16:30
Mmmm! You mean you or da bike...?:bleh:

In my case, big and round and soft in the middle...!;)

Not sure a M109 would make the best commuter, though :shifty:

Yeah the bike is a reasonable size too hehe!... half a ton fully fuelled with me on it (clothed) and a small pillion.

The M109R is a great little scooter!! :scooter:

Bren
9th October 2007, 16:36
I have been looking at the vulcans recently and also at the suzuki cruisers... (just dreaming of the next bike)...and I would have to say for me the Vulcan looks the better of the two....but give me a trumpy speedmaster and I would be beaming from ear to ear....

have a look at this article about the Vulcan 900 vs the Boulevard C50 (http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/features/0612_crup_kawasaki_vulcan_vs_suzuki_c50/kawasaki_vulcan.html)

johnnyflash
9th October 2007, 18:07
I have been looking at the vulcans recently and also at the suzuki cruisers... (just dreaming of the next bike)...and I would have to say for me the Vulcan looks the better of the two....but give me a trumpy speedmaster and I would be beaming from ear to ear....

have a look at this article about the Vulcan 900 vs the Boulevard C50 (http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/features/0612_crup_kawasaki_vulcan_vs_suzuki_c50/kawasaki_vulcan.html)

Yep I think I agree with most comments in the artical, after riding both I still preferred the c50 for fit & feel reasons but as I wanted it mostly for 2up touring I looked for more grunt to the C90T and 109r, (same price) settled on the C90T as the best allround touring package..

s8306
9th October 2007, 19:13
I have been looking at the vulcans recently and also at the suzuki cruisers... (just dreaming of the next bike)...and I would have to say for me the Vulcan looks the better of the two....but give me a trumpy speedmaster and I would be beaming from ear to ear....

have a look at this article about the Vulcan 900 vs the Boulevard C50 (http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/features/0612_crup_kawasaki_vulcan_vs_suzuki_c50/kawasaki_vulcan.html)

Have a look at the intruders,800 or 1400.Super realiable enough power for what you need and easy to ride.I agree with your comment on the speedmasters as that is what i was looking at in the beginning but could,nt justify the extra 4 to 5 grand i,d be paying.

bmz2
9th October 2007, 20:23
Hi,

Hopefully if my exemption is passed by LTNZ I will be in the market for a cruiser. Now we have decided to paint the house and build the MOAD (Mother of all decks) so budget is stretched and I probably wont end up with the Triumph that I wanted (the joys of being all grown up <_<)

So looking at metric cruisers - are any better than the others in terms of quality / ride etc?

Are there any that should be avoided at all cost?

I like the looks Kawasaki VN900 custom but know nothing of them. I have not had any service from the Yamaha dealer when I went there to look so they have kind of put me off their offerings. Honda - all I know is that they are gay :headbang: OK - I know nothing about the Hondas either.

Im looking to do some significant rides over summer, but still use the bike as a day to day commuter.

Most of my riding will be solo, but when allowed some 2up.

Any advise would be appreciated.

Tank

i ride with a mate who has new vn900 ,goes realy well , well finished , good seating, all in all nice bike for a 900, :rockon:

Angusdog
9th October 2007, 21:22
I really, really like my M50 (with V&H cruzers so it doesn't sound like a squirrel farting in a tin can). The only thing I don't like about the metric cruisers is the use of plastic for parts that would be metal on a Harley, but that's reflected in the price difference.

I do like the way they take advantage of Harley styling - the fat arse "harley gearbox" on the M50 actually houses (under a plastic cover) the coolant tanks and other bits and bobs. And I very much like the Japanese engineering like fuel injection. I don't like some of the fiddley bits - the M109 has quite a few heatshields and so on which make it look less tidy than it would otherwise.

Also the standard exhausts on the M50 are actually about 2/3 the width they appear - the "exhaust" is just a heat shield for much thinner pipes underneath. The V&H pipes are much larger in diameter but the stockers probably work just as well in terms of flow and back pressure.

If you think you'd like a M90, check out the Kawa Mean Streak - it's a joint effort between Suzuki and Kawasaki and is effectively an M90R.

cowboy
9th October 2007, 21:53
Don't knock the Hondas till you try one.
I love mine & with the Vance & Hines it sure dont sound gay:Punk:

The Lone Rider
9th October 2007, 22:12
I'd love a VTX! Can't afford one though - have to stick to my 1990's Honda Muscle bikes

That thing in your avatar though is a VT1300

The VTX has different lines to it. Doesn't have as long a rear fender, rear disc brake.

cowboy
9th October 2007, 22:30
No the thing in my avatar is definitely a 06 VTX1300
Its my bike :scooter:

cowboy
9th October 2007, 22:42
I'd love a VTX! Can't afford one though - have to stick to my 1990's Honda Muscle bikes

That thing in your avatar though is a VT1300

The VTX has different lines to it. Doesn't have as long a rear fender, rear disc brake.

Nop the thing in my avatar is definitely a VTX1300
Its my bike!:slap:

Tank
10th October 2007, 07:53
Thanks for all the comments - all very helpful! Hopefully I will get the call this week telling me that I get exemption (else Im stuck on 250 cc of single cylinder Chinese made fury that is the GN250).

Tank

The Lone Rider
10th October 2007, 07:58
Nop the thing in my avatar is definitely a VTX1300
Its my bike!:slap:

I'm just going by the current Honda catalog the local dealer gave me. Only three in there is VT750 Shadow, VT1300, and VTX1800

Edit--

Although looking at the Honda website, they have them all labeled as VTX

magicfairy
10th October 2007, 08:03
Suzuki are having their Summerfest at the moment, really good deals on some cruisers. Latest Bike Rider mag shows C50 at $10,999 plus ORC, about $2000 off normal price. Check out local Suzuki dealers.

Tank
10th October 2007, 09:23
just had a look (thanks for the info) - the M50 has a Summer Feast price exactly = to the RRP (bastards must have known that was the one I like the look of:doh:).

C

The Lone Rider
10th October 2007, 09:47
Dont forget trademe, there are a bunch of M50's on there and it wouldnt surprise me if several of them are in Auckland.

If I recall, there is a rather nice looking red one!

Angusdog
10th October 2007, 10:52
Wgtn M/Cs have 883s for about $11K and the Nightster (drool) is $16.5K I believe - thanks for the weak US $. Should push prices down across the board.

Toaster
10th October 2007, 12:07
Wgtn M/Cs have 883s for about $11K and the Nightster (drool) is $16.5K I believe - thanks for the weak US $. Should push prices down across the board.

Not so quick on that... a lot of importers have FX deals in place. So they are locked in on exchange rates for imports to protect profitability. Others will be keen to protect margin slip with the squeeze on in the economy and unrelenting inflation at the mo.

Tank
10th October 2007, 13:35
had a sit on the nightster the other day and loved it.

might be out of budget now tho' :(

P38
10th October 2007, 16:32
Mate

I checked out the Kawasaki VN range and was very impressed, but settled on the Boulevard C50T because of the Fuel Injection/ Shaft Drive/ Price and Sheer Comfort and Good looks.

I have been very pleased with my choice and after 13000k still enjoy getting out on the road every weekend and it's never missed a beat... ever.

My friend has a Honda Shadow American Classic Edition, also a very nice bike.

Test ride them all, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki you'll know which one suits you best.

Cheers
P38

scumdog
10th October 2007, 17:43
Wgtn M/Cs have 883s for about $11K and the Nightster (drool) is $16.5K I believe - thanks for the weak US $. Should push prices down across the board.


True - hence why CB now has the Sportster 'S'.

If I replaced all the bolts on the pegs of my 'glide with 8mm ones would it count as a 'metric cruiser'??:wacko:

Angusdog
10th October 2007, 18:41
Hmm, by the same token the C50, M50, M109 would all be Imperial Cruisers (cubic inch designations), which would be cool as Imperial Cruiser sounds like something from Star Wars.

johnnyflash
10th October 2007, 18:44
So if I mount a couple of laser cannons do I have a Boulevard Battlestar..
Edit... mind you its heavy enough for one :lol:

The Lone Rider
10th October 2007, 19:07
So if I mount a couple of laser cannons do I have a Boulevard Battlestar..
Edit... mind you its heavy enough for one :lol:

You should do it.. you should soooo do it.

devo
10th October 2007, 19:25
If wot you allways wanted was a trumph, then bite the bullet and get one.
Anything else is just a compromise, and you'll always wish you had

:cool:

johnnyflash
10th October 2007, 19:44
If wot you allways wanted was a trumph, then bite the bullet and get one.
Anything else is just a compromise, and you'll always wish you had

:cool:

Ah but I had a trumpy but its no longer what I want, :lol: I wanted a real cruiser, so I got a Boulevard :dodge::dodge::Oops:

heyjoe
10th October 2007, 20:04
Go for a ride on a meanie. U will love it!

bmz2
10th October 2007, 20:07
Ah but I had a trumpy but its no longer what I want, :lol: I wanted a real cruiser, so I got a Boulevard :dodge::dodge::Oops:

yer baby, boulevard the only way to go

johnnyflash
10th October 2007, 20:13
Go for a ride on a meanie. U will love it!

Yep, thats a nice ride also..:niceone:

jafar
10th October 2007, 20:39
So looking at metric cruisers - are any better than the others in terms of quality / ride etc?
Honda, kawasaki, Yamaha , Hyosung, Hardly deadlyson, Victory, Suzuki, in that order :spanking:

Are there any that should be avoided at all cost?
Chinese ones
Honda - all I know is that they are gay :headbang: OK - I know nothing about the Hondas either.
Your right you do know nuffin , Honda's have without doubt the best build quality ,all others pale in comparison.:2thumbsup

Im looking to do some significant rides over summer, but still use the bike as a day to day commuter.
Most of my riding will be solo, but when allowed some 2up.

Honda VT 750c2 sounds like the bike for you



Any advise would be appreciated.

Tank


So in my case you mean big and muscular? :rolleyes: hehehe

Must be the bike your talking about :blink:


Jafar rides a Honda :eek: He will love it when he reads that post. :shifty:
:whistle:

Suzuki Cruisers dude. Not Nice.


I'd love a VTX! Can't afford one though - have to stick to my 1990's Honda Muscle bikes

That thing in your avatar though is a VT1300

No it isn't its a VTX 1300

The VTX has different lines to it. Doesn't have as long a rear fender, rear disc brake.

VTX 1300r & VTX 1800c different models there is your confusion.

Toaster
10th October 2007, 20:42
Modifying other peoples posts again you bad bad boy! :Police::bleh:

Good to see you again the other day mate. Bring on the next Cruiser ride!

jafar
10th October 2007, 20:56
Modifying other peoples posts again you bad bad boy! :Police::bleh:

Good to see you again the other day mate. Bring on the next Cruiser ride!

Was only a slight mod :lol:

Great to see you & the others on sunday too mate . Where are we going for the next one ??:mellow:

Toaster
10th October 2007, 21:02
Was only a slight mod :lol:

Great to see you & the others on sunday too mate . Where are we going for the next one ??:mellow:

This is the next big one....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=58476

Although I am always keen on shorter rides to fit in with rather limited spare time.

jafar
10th October 2007, 21:04
This is the next big one....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=58476

Although I am always keen on shorter rides to fit in with rather limited spare time.

Thats weeks away:spanking:

Toaster
10th October 2007, 21:06
Thats weeks away:spanking:

True... it would be good to make fortnightly or weekly short rides too if cruiser riders are keen enough. I just wish I had an eighth day in the week to get all my work done!

Toaster
10th October 2007, 21:08
Go for a ride on a meanie. U will love it!

That bike of yours looks superb! :cool:

jafar
10th October 2007, 21:10
True... it would be good to make fortnightly or weekly short rides too if cruiser riders are keen enough. I just wish I had an eighth day in the week to get all my work done!

Yep i'm in for a ride this weekend . :woohoo:

& on the 8th day god made holdens , hence they were built on a monday.... explains a lot really doesn't it :laugh:

bmz2
10th October 2007, 21:18
Yep i'm in for a ride this weekend . :woohoo:

& on the 8th day god made holdens , hence they were built on a monday.... explains a lot really doesn't it :laugh:

no no no , not the holden thing , anything but that:2guns:

heyjoe
10th October 2007, 21:33
That bike of yours looks superb! :cool:

Thanks Toaster :cool:

Toaster
11th October 2007, 07:22
no no no , not the holden thing , anything but that:2guns:

Beaten by three Fords in Bathurst.... tisk tisk!

bmz2
11th October 2007, 20:25
Beaten by three Fords in Bathurst.... tisk tisk!

ford v holden, thats like a m109r chasing a R6:eek::bleh:

The Lone Rider
14th October 2007, 17:25
So if I mount a couple of laser cannons do I have a Boulevard Battlestar..
Edit... mind you its heavy enough for one :lol:

Here.. trooper.. uh.. speeder bike..

lemure
15th October 2007, 15:45
I wanted a real cruiser, so I got a Boulevard

Isn't a Bouevard a wide avenue with palm trees in the middle? :Police: But I guess perfection's hard to come by nowadays ... :whocares: :dodge:

johnnyflash
15th October 2007, 15:51
Isn't a Bouevard a wide avenue with palm trees in the middle? :Police: But I guess perfection's hard to come by nowadays ... :whocares: :dodge:

Yep, exactly, feels like one too, when you do a little lane splitting down the Mway traffic.. :weep: lucky I dont commute in traffic every day or I'd have to buy a toy...:blink:

lemure
15th October 2007, 15:51
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1247723#post1247723

Mrs Lemure seems to think some do... just a thought...

lemure
15th October 2007, 15:52
Yep, exactly, feels like one to when you do a little splitting down the Mway traffic.. :weep:

I haven't even THOUGHT of doing that - seems a good way to force my insurance company to decide whether or not to pay out.

johnnyflash
15th October 2007, 16:17
I haven't even THOUGHT of doing that - seems a good way to force my insurance company to decide whether or not to pay out.

;) true, I only split on rare occasions, if traffic is moving less than 30kph and even then the hazzards are all on, and I'm very careful.
That said though, I often see large cruisers fly down the center with 50mm each side of the mirrors and wait for the action when a cage drifts a little :sweatdrop:argh:

jafar
15th October 2007, 18:14
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1247723#post1247723

Mrs Lemure seems to think some do... just a thought...

Not @ all , if we get to much grief from the pillion seat we can just take it off & let them walk :lol:

Toaster
22nd October 2007, 12:43
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1247723#post1247723

Mrs Lemure seems to think some do... just a thought...

Not this cruiser rider, I am well trained :done:

bmz2
22nd October 2007, 12:55
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1247723#post1247723

Mrs Lemure seems to think some do... just a thought...

shit , now i no where i went wrong with the first one,where can i book for that course, i done the theory test, just need the practical, then i can be fully licenced:spanking:

lemure
22nd October 2007, 17:56
Not @ all , if we get to much grief from the pillion seat we can just take it off & let them walk :lol:

Hope you mean BEFORE the ride, not DURING? :lol:

lemure
22nd October 2007, 17:59
Not this cruiser rider, I am well trained :done:

Congratulations ... old chinese proverb "He who listens to wife gets to ride bike more ..." or something. :lol:

lemure
22nd October 2007, 18:05
shit , now i no where i went wrong with the first one,where can i book for that course, i done the theory test, just need the practical, then i can be fully licenced:spanking:

:lol: I failed this one ...

* EMPTY MILK CARTONS; DO THEY BELONG IN THE FRIDGE OR THE BIN? Group discussion and role play

We used plastic for so long I didn't realise what the others were. Thought they were used to grow stuff in. After three weeks found out that was true, but then Mrs Lemure suggested I take this course:

* LIVING WITH ADULTS; BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR PARTNER - Online class and role playing.

The role playing was great, but didn't do too well with the discussions.

:sick: :sick: :sick:

bmz2
22nd October 2007, 20:28
:lol: I failed this one ...

* EMPTY MILK CARTONS; DO THEY BELONG IN THE FRIDGE OR THE BIN? Group discussion and role play

We used plastic for so long I didn't realise what the others were. Thought they were used to grow stuff in. After three weeks found out that was true, but then Mrs Lemure suggested I take this course:

* LIVING WITH ADULTS; BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR PARTNER - Online class and role playing.

The role playing was great, but didn't do too well with the discussions.

:sick: :sick: :sick:

back to school then:bleh:, cost less than going around the second time:doh:

jafar
22nd October 2007, 21:20
Hope you mean BEFORE the ride, not DURING? :lol:

Thats optional, depends on when the whine starts from that quarter :girlfight:

autos
5th December 2007, 12:44
hi everybody, just read all the above with interest as i too have just graduated to a full licence at the grand old age of 39 and am looking at cruisers. unfortunately here in marlborough there is no chance of a test ride as they have no or little stock. stick your necks out people, vn900 or c50 please ??

johnnyflash
5th December 2007, 13:08
hi everybody, just read all the above with interest as i too have just graduated to a full licence at the grand old age of 39 and am looking at cruisers. unfortunately here in marlborough there is no chance of a test ride as they have no or little stock. stick your necks out people, vn900 or c50 please ??

There is only ONE way to pick your next bike, sure, you can listen to what others views are, If you have a local cruiser group in your area, hook up and they may let you look and sit, but in the end, YOU have to ride them and put your life on it, so you need to sit on em all, get the feel for weight and balance, reach, comfort, riding position etc, then ride it, and dont just pick one, test a few breeds and sizes. Your local bike shop must have even earlier models, otherwise ring one of the main dealers in a larger city and book a day for a few test ride.. its worth spending a extra few dollars in getting the RIGHT BIKE.
If you plan on pillioning a lot then take a pillion with you also, You WILL know the right bike once youve ridden her..

as far as the two bikes you mentioned, both are great bikes. they were part of my consideration in my last purchase as was Honda, but for me with longer two up tours planned the Boulevard C90T won out.

autos
5th December 2007, 13:31
i agree with all you say. local suzi dealer doesnt even have a cruiser in the shop, neither does the kwak dealer, have to go to nelson just for a look see. these are the only two in my dollar range so could be a trip to chch. thanks though

johnnyflash
5th December 2007, 14:29
i agree with all you say. local suzi dealer doesnt even have a cruiser in the shop, neither does the kwak dealer, have to go to nelson just for a look see. these are the only two in my dollar range so could be a trip to chch. thanks though

Now from what i remember the run from Blenheim to Nelson is a great wee run for a looksee at cruisers :-) Id just ring e ask what they had (or check the website first if they have one) then ring and book the bike for a test ride on a day that suits you.. once you have a make and model sorted you can even look further afeild on trademe.co.nz or autobase.co.nz to find your price range, good luck, its fun looking for that perfect ride..

jafar
5th December 2007, 16:16
hi everybody, just read all the above with interest as i too have just graduated to a full licence at the grand old age of 39 and am looking at cruisers. unfortunately here in marlborough there is no chance of a test ride as they have no or little stock. stick your necks out people, vn900 or c50 please ??

VN 900 seems the best bet on the surface of things, the 900cc motor for a fraction more than the cost of a C50 & is the only one in the 'mid size' class with a disk rear brake. Also the VN 900 looks very similar to the VN1600 Meanstreak & thats not a bad thing :drool:

Yamaha XV 650 or Honda VT750C2 should also be on your shopping list !!
:dodge:

Tank
5th December 2007, 16:47
VN 900 seems the best bet on the surface of things, the 900cc motor for a fraction more than the cost of a C50 & is the only one in the 'mid size' class with a disk rear brake. Also the VN 900 looks very similar to the VN1600 Meanstreak & thats not a bad thing :drool:

Yamaha XV 650 or Honda VT750C2 should also be on your shopping list !!
:dodge:

But the VN900 has that funny looking front wheel :pinch:

jafar
5th December 2007, 16:53
But the VN900 has that funny looking front wheel :pinch:

There are 2 models of the VN900 :laugh:
One is a cruiser & the other is more of a tourer:pinch:

P38
5th December 2007, 16:58
hi everybody, just read all the above with interest as i too have just graduated to a full licence at the grand old age of 39 and am looking at cruisers. unfortunately here in marlborough there is no chance of a test ride as they have no or little stock. stick your necks out people, vn900 or c50 please ??

Boulevard C50T. nuff said!:niceone:

Virago
5th December 2007, 19:34
hi everybody, just read all the above with interest as i too have just graduated to a full licence at the grand old age of 39 and am looking at cruisers. unfortunately here in marlborough there is no chance of a test ride as they have no or little stock. stick your necks out people, vn900 or c50 please ??

Hi Autos, welcome to the site...! :yes:

At the end of the day the choice is yours, but this review might help you:

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/0612_crup_kawasaki_vulcan_vs_suzuki_c50/index.html

Good luck.

autos
6th December 2007, 12:52
hey thanks guys i just checked out that review and they seem to be neck and neck. the c50 is cheaper with the summerfest by far as i see it. im longer concerned with the c50 smaller tank, rear drum 100 cc lack, they dont seem to make that much of a difference. two year warranty on the vn is attractive though. am hoping to see the vn in the flesh again on saturday but looks like a 4hour trek to chch to see the suzi. just gets harder to put one ahead of the other :crybaby:

johnnyflash
6th December 2007, 13:31
hey thanks guys i just checked out that review and they seem to be neck and neck. the c50 is cheaper with the summerfest by far as i see it. im longer concerned with the c50 smaller tank, rear drum 100 cc lack, they dont seem to make that much of a difference. two year warranty on the vn is attractive though. am hoping to see the vn in the flesh again on saturday but looks like a 4hour trek to chch to see the suzi. just gets harder to put one ahead of the other :crybaby:

15.5Ltr Tank size is an issue for some people, I thought it would be for me as my C90T-vl1500 is only 14L but with 2up I still get 220-260kms per tank and I find stopping every 150-200kms suits us fine, we are cruisers after all, it aint a race where 10 mins to refill and grab a drink is going to make a hell of a difference, and there aint many places in NZ you cant get fuel every 100kms, Btw zuki cruiser warranty is also be 2yr unlimited Kms

Edbear
6th December 2007, 14:45
Boulevard C50T. nuff said!:niceone:


Ummm! Wot he said...:yes:

P38
6th December 2007, 16:07
hey thanks guys i just checked out that review and they seem to be neck and neck. the c50 is cheaper with the summerfest by far as i see it. im longer concerned with the c50 smaller tank, rear drum 100 cc lack, they dont seem to make that much of a difference. two year warranty on the vn is attractive though. am hoping to see the vn in the flesh again on saturday but looks like a 4hour trek to chch to see the suzi. just gets harder to put one ahead of the other :crybaby:

I can get 300kms outta my C50T with 1/2L to spare and regualry do 280+kms between fills.

You wont even notice the 100cc difference between bikes.

Warrenties are fine but new bikes these days are very rarely defective, hence the reason for extended warrenties, Just bit of a sales gimmic to entice you.

As for brakes, the Suzuki is pretty tourquey cruiser, just shut the throttle down, drop one gear and you are slowing up pretty fast. Even two up I got plenty of braking power, let the engine do most of the work, save the brakes for when you really need them.

Either way your not going to be dissapointed both bikes are


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jafar
6th December 2007, 16:33
hey thanks guys i just checked out that review and they seem to be neck and neck. the c50 is cheaper with the summerfest by far as i see it. im longer concerned with the c50 smaller tank, rear drum 100 cc lack, they dont seem to make that much of a difference. two year warranty on the vn is attractive though. am hoping to see the vn in the flesh again on saturday but looks like a 4hour trek to chch to see the suzi. just gets harder to put one ahead of the other :crybaby:

The suzuki is $12,990 summerfest 'deal' & the Kawasaki is $12,995 , for the $5.00 extra I know where i would be going :chase:
Often the difference between 2 bikes is the respective dealers, if one seems better than the other often thats all thats needed to swing the purchase.
After sales backup is also a major consideration, keep this in mind when talking to the different dealers & riders of different brands of bike. A Suzuki might be best in chch because of the dealer but the kawasaki may be a better bet in say nelson.

lemure
6th December 2007, 17:08
.... After sales backup is also a major consideration, keep this in mind when talking to the different dealers & riders of different brands of bike. A Suzuki might be best in chch because of the dealer but the kawasaki may be a better bet in say nelson.

Very true for major work, but minor stuff can be done by any brand dealer - my son-in-law takes his Ducati to a Kwaka dealer who looks after it very well. However if you've got warranty work, or even for the first few services it's a long way to CHCH.



You wont even notice the 100cc difference between bikes.

Yes you will ... no you won't ... yes you will ... no you won't. Depends who you're talking to.
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As for brakes, the Suzuki is pretty tourquey cruiser, just shut the throttle down, drop one gear and you are slowing up pretty fast. Even two up I got plenty of braking power, let the engine do most of the work, save the brakes for when you really need them.


A V-twin has huge engine braking, so often the brakes aren't necessary at all. Just to let anyone behind you that you're slowing down quickly.

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