Suzuki C50C - Feedback please

**Tank** · 23rd October 2007, 12:18

Yay !!! I got my dispensation - so now Im buying a new bike.

LTNZ gave me Monday for test riding - so I have to hurry and make a decision!!!!

Looking at the Suzuki Fiest brouchure I saw the C50C - looks nice compaired against the standard C50 - on paper at least.

Has anyone seen one in the Metal? Does the tribal design look good or lousy?

Any feedback would be appreciated.

tank

**The Lone Rider** · 23rd October 2007, 13:13

Yes Ive seen one in person and sat on them and started them up.

I dont have the stats or the bikes in front of me, but from memory there isnt much difference other then the studded leathers.

Tribal design? The ones I saw had the same paint job.

**johnnyflash** · 23rd October 2007, 15:40

Yep, same as below, seen em aint ridden it, though I have ridden the normal C50T, same engines/mechanicals, but with a bit of tribal design work.. The C50 motor at 805cc is a good alround engine, tons of torque one up, and good enough to tour two up with... though for serious 2 up riding I prefer the bigger 1500 as its just so easy on the engine and gears. Any of the C50 range are a great bike to step up to, good centre of gravity, (one up they handle like a much much lighter bike.. surprising I think you will find...
But its the old story.. take it for a test ride, and try one or two others to see which "fits" you best..

**outlawtorn** · 23rd October 2007, 16:40

Go for it, I got the (Much) earlier model - Volusia and it is a great bike, lovely handling, great with 2 up it's really all you need if you are looking for a comfortable, reliable cruiser.

**Edbear** · 23rd October 2007, 18:02

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

Go for it, I got the (Much) earlier model - Volusia and it is a great bike, lovely handling, great with 2 up it's really all you need if you are looking for a comfortable, reliable cruiser.

Sawya goin' home this eve, and yo' bike sounds pretty good, too! I wuz waitin' at the Wgpa/Red Beach lights as you cruised through.

( I was in the Honda...)

**Tank** · 24th October 2007, 08:34

Oops - sorry about the above - that is what happens when you post using a mobile phone browser!

Anyway - thanks for the comments guys. I went to the local Suzuki dealer and had a look at the C50C - Personally I did not like it - flames are ok as part of a paint job - but tribal stickers look cheap IMHO.

However - I did like the M50, and more importantly so did my wife. So its top of the shopping list Monday

I look forward to heading out on one of the North Shore cruiser rides!

-Tank

**markl** · 24th October 2007, 08:55

Originally Posted by Tank

However - I did like the M50, and more importantly so did my wife. So its top of the shopping list Monday

-Tank

I've just picked up a 2005 M50 and love it. Was a little concerned about the size but i've got used to it pretty quick. Even managed to lane split for a while on the northen m'way. It funny but it feels like a big bike when you have the lane to yourself but somehow feels smaller when it needs to be. I'm currently looking at exhaust options as the stock pipes are a little too quiet, especially compared to what i have been used to. I've had truck drivers toot and a bus driver stop and undo his doors and say "cool bike bro!". It def gets a bit of attention.

**Tank** · 24th October 2007, 09:08

Originally Posted by markl

I've had truck drivers toot and a bus driver stop and undo his doors and say "cool bike bro!". It def gets a bit of attention.

sweeeeeeet

**Strider** · 24th October 2007, 13:29

Originally Posted by Tank

Yay !!! I got my dispensation - so now Im buying a new bike.

LTNZ gave me Monday for test riding - so I have to hurry and make a decision!!!!

Looking at the Suzuki Fiest brouchure I saw the C50C - looks nice compaired against the standard C50 - on paper at least.

Has anyone seen one in the Metal? Does the tribal design look good or lousy?

Any feedback would be appreciated.

tank

I checked out the c50 & c50c. didn't like the flames on the c50c as I think it makes it looked crap. And ended up grtting the red/black one whick I found alot better in color

**outlawtorn** · 25th October 2007, 08:20

Originally Posted by Edbear

Sawya goin' home this eve, and yo' bike sounds pretty good, too! I wuz waitin' at the Wgpa/Red Beach lights as you cruised through.

( I was in the Honda...)

cool stuff, I'm always on the lookout for Boulevards whenever I'm in Orewa, just in case it might be you!

**P38** · 25th October 2007, 18:50

C50T rocks my world.

Great bikes to ride.

Definately turns heads too. Although the kids keep telling me to Pimp my Ride.

I prefer the standard pipes, no sense in drawing any unwanted attention to ones self.

But I am gonna invest in a full size engine guard.
Saw one on a C50T at the remberance run in Taupo and it looked great.

Dont forget to check out the Shadow and Vulcan for comparison.

Cheers
P38

**Edbear** · 25th October 2007, 19:17

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

cool stuff, I'm always on the lookout for Boulevards whenever I'm in Orewa, just in case it might be you!

I waved at you as you cruised past on the motorway just leaving Silverdale this morning, too. I was in the Honda again...

Didn't catch up to you or the biker in front, though, I had the cruise set at 110. Heard you coming up behind me before I saw you and could hear you pretty clear from a fair ways back as you pulled ahead, too!

Hoping to take the bike up to Pauanui this weekend to try out our new helmets and intercoms. Health issues mean I don't get out as much as I'd like, but me and the Docs are workin' on it...

Tank, you realise we want pics ASAP?

**P38** · 27th October 2007, 21:36

Mate

Check out the 2008 C109R and the C109R(T)

Could be worth waiting for

You can vote in my poll too if ya want

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=59738

Cheers
P38

**The Pastor** · 31st October 2007, 13:42

hey guys, what do you think of the s40? i saw one today and its tiny as! looked up on the net and its only 130kg dry, anyone know what sort of power it puts out?

**Tank** · 31st October 2007, 13:49

Originally Posted by renegade master

hey guys, what do you think of the s40? i saw one today and its tiny as! looked up on the net and its only 130kg dry, anyone know what sort of power it puts out?

No Idea on power - but I did sit on one the other day - and yep - its really small.

Didnt feel much different to the GN. (not moving of course)

C