08 C50 or VN900 .... or a VT750 ?

**Big Dave** · 10th February 2009, 23:20

Triumph Bonneville America is an excellent middleweight cruiser as well.

**Gizzit** · 11th February 2009, 01:22

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Triumph Bonneville America is an excellent middleweight cruiser as well.

An America .... probably would have been my choice if I had an extra $5 - $6K available!
I sat on one in Khyber Pass recently, and it certainly appealed to me.

However ..... the C50 has a certain appeal as well! ...... quite a different bike to the Triumph, but I'm sure I will enjoy my shiny black beast!

**Big Dave** · 12th February 2009, 20:55

Originally Posted by Gizzit

An America .... probably would have been my choice if I had an extra $5 - $6K available!
I sat on one in Khyber Pass recently, and it certainly appealed to me.

However ..... the C50 has a certain appeal as well! ...... quite a different bike to the Triumph, but I'm sure I will enjoy my shiny black beast!

Was talking to the Ed today - he's been riding the C50 all week and digs it.

**Jerry74** · 12th February 2009, 20:56

So far I have ridden the Kawa Vulcan 900 and a Suzi VL800 both very nice but the Vulcan had a bit more go....

Suzuki will probably be a bit cheap though but is 100cc less power...

Can I have both??

**Gizzit** · 13th February 2009, 03:18

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Was talking to the Ed today - he's been riding the C50 all week and digs it.

Have you done a write up on one in KR yet Dave ? I'd be keen to read it if you have. I've had a flick through some of my old mags and haven't seen one.

**Rob Taylor** · 13th February 2009, 06:37

Yea the Triumph America or speedmaster are bloody good bikes and low k second hand will be well within your budget im sure.....Have a look at the KTL website www.ktlbikes.co.nz , he has a couple, if you ring or go in ask for Kerry Jeffs.He is the owner and a great guy to deal with,but in saying that Emma is great to no pressure .You will even be able to take some harleys out for a ride.... say Rob Taylor sent you in,Hey its best to ride them all.. Good luck

**duckonin** · 13th February 2009, 07:56

Originally Posted by Gizzit

Have you done a write up on one in KR yet Dave ? I'd be keen to read it if you have. I've had a flick through some of my old mags and haven't seen one.

Hi Gizzit go to this site type in Volusia or C50 read heaps, the FI is the way to go..

www.motorcyclecruiser.com ...Cheers

**Gizzit** · 13th February 2009, 11:35

Originally Posted by duckonin

Hi Gizzit go to this site type in Volusia or C50 read heaps, the FI is the way to go..

www.motorcyclecruiser.com ...Cheers

Thanks .... yeah that is a good web site. I have read their reports ..... I was just curious as to whether KR/Dave had done a report on the C50, from a Kiwi perspective, i.e on our roads.

**xwhatsit** · 13th February 2009, 15:20

Go with the C50 mate.

**Gizzit** · 13th February 2009, 15:38

Originally Posted by xwhatsit

Go with the C50 mate.

How on earth did you get a close up of my new bike ?????!!!!! Mind you ... I was told that mine was a Suzuki !!! Bloody salesman !!!

**Jerry74** · 13th February 2009, 19:18

Bought a M50 Boulevard today.. love it totally different than the Volusia... awesome bike.

**Gizzit** · 13th February 2009, 19:35

Originally Posted by Jerry74

Bought a M50 Boulevard today.. love it totally different than the Volusia... awesome bike.

Well done! They are very nice bikes!

**Strider** · 13th February 2009, 21:49

VN900 or C50

**Big Dave** · 14th February 2009, 10:58

I have a Yamaha Star 950 in the shed at the moment.

It's a nice competent bike too - and low.
The whole unit is incredibly long and low.
Could be the best of them for the vertically challenged.