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    Quote Originally Posted by =cJ= View Post
    Took an M50 for a ride, it was nice.

    Not that fast, and to be fair, I didn't like the brakes that much, though that's from a GSX-R viewpoint.

    Even two-up it was a nice, relaxing ride.
    Nothing beats the GSXR range mate. Comparing cruisers with sports, super sports and hyper bikes is like comparing apples and oranges.... particularly fast oranges.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toaster View Post
    Nothing beats the GSXR range mate. Comparing cruisers with sports, super sports and hyper bikes is like comparing apples and oranges.... particularly fast oranges.
    But yours isn't Orange, it's Black.... is that why I never saw it go fast???

    I just thought it was the nana riding it!!!

    (Although I never saw it go fast due to being left behind I guess... Damn 250)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback View Post
    Boy can I do a deal on an M50 for you!



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    Done............

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eyegasm View Post
    But yours isn't Orange, it's Black.... is that why I never saw it go fast???

    I just thought it was the nana riding it!!!

    (Although I never saw it go fast due to being left behind I guess... Damn 250)
    Shame you didn't make the Manfield trackday.... it was sublime!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toaster View Post
    Nothing beats the GSXR range mate. Comparing cruisers with sports, super sports and hyper bikes is like comparing apples and oranges.... particularly fast oranges.
    To be sure mate

    Though, to be fair, I kind of got the point behind the M50, it's not fast, never will be, and I guess doesn't pretend to be, though it is a very relaxing way to pootle from point A to B on two wheels
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    Quote Originally Posted by =cJ= View Post
    To be sure mate

    Though, to be fair, I kind of got the point behind the M50, it's not fast, never will be, and I guess doesn't pretend to be, though it is a very relaxing way to pootle from point A to B on two wheels
    and thats how some people like to ride, me for instance, 90% of the time, I am happy pootling.

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    Go the M50!

    The only thing I don't like very much about it is the brakes... I've learned to give myself lots of space in front when riding the M50, and never thought I've have the skills to downshift so quickly to make use of the engine braking to save my life, once.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KelvinAng View Post
    Go the M50!

    The only thing I don't like very much about it is the brakes... I've learned to give myself lots of space in front when riding the M50, and never thought I've have the skills to downshift so quickly to make use of the engine braking to save my life, once.
    Twin discs would be a good move, but I have been surprised how effective the brakes can be on the C50T in emergency situations!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    Twin discs would be a good move, but I have been surprised how effective the brakes can be on the C50T in emergency situations!
    +1 ED....we tow a trailer behind ours, two up all the tme and have had to use a few emergency stops, but then we do allow the xtra distance when following..

    Yep not fast but then 100k's is the speed limit, great little crusiers

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    Quote Originally Posted by duckonin View Post
    +1 ED....we tow a trailer behind ours, two up all the tme and have had to use a few emergency stops, but then we do allow the xtra distance when following..

    Yep not fast but then 100k's is the speed limit, great little crusiers
    Yeah with that load you'd be a bit more cautious. I find mine quite happy two-up with gear at speeds up to 130, not that I generally cruise that fast, 105 -110 is normal. If one rides accordingly there should be no issues, based upon personal experience.
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    Test ride done

    Went round the 3 Suzuki dealers today for a look see. Manage to get a C50 for a test ride.

    Would I buy one? Yes
    Love the V twin power, comfy seat, low seat and I guess ideal for someone like me that wants to pottle and get somewhere in no hurry. Found the tank a little wide but I guess you would get used to it.

    $8+k for me to change up -so will think about it

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    Quote Originally Posted by =cJ= View Post
    To be sure mate

    Though, to be fair, I kind of got the point behind the M50, it's not fast, never will be, and I guess doesn't pretend to be, though it is a very relaxing way to pootle from point A to B on two wheels
    Legally, all we can do nowdays is pootle anway!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toaster View Post
    Legally, all we can do nowdays is pootle anway!
    So what's it like riding a Busa around in 1st and 2nd gear...?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pogo2 View Post
    Went round the 3 Suzuki dealers today for a look see. Manage to get a C50 for a test ride.

    Would I buy one? Yes
    Love the V twin power, comfy seat, low seat and I guess ideal someone like me that wants to pottle and get somewhere in no hurry. Found the tank a little wide but I guess you would get used to it.

    $8+k for me to change up -so will think about it
    Did you ride the M50 too?

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