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

[Gizzit]

I just read the Ed's full test of the M50Z is in the current Kiwi Rider.

He thinks it's one of the best 'step up' bikes on the market.

When you say 'step up' .... we are talking about bikes for the experientially challenged aren't we ..... not as in vertically, or height challenged .... ? lol.

Good to hear he regards the M50Z well though ..... !

[DELLORTO]

wat about the suzuki s50 my dad has one....there very light and lane slit well..... and if you want to cruise their got 50 horses backing you....

[Jerry74]

My M50 is a good size and I'm only 5'8

[popelli]

It might be a very stupid question

but you are spending quite a bit of money on a bike that looks almost like a harley, sounds almost like a harley, possibly has very similar performance and more than likely costs abut the same sort of money

why don't you look at a sportster, depreciation costs are minimal and there is a huge aftermarket if you want to hot rod or customise the bike

[Jerry74]

It might be a very stupid question

but you are spending quite a bit of money on a bike that looks almost like a harley, sounds almost like a harley, possibly has very similar performance and more than likely costs abut the same sort of money

why don't you look at a sportster, depreciation costs are minimal and there is a huge aftermarket if you want to hot rod or customise the bike

Cos I don't like sportsters and the harley I like is $27000 my boulevard was only $10000

[jafar]

It might be a very stupid question

but you are spending quite a bit of money on a bike that looks almost like a harley, sounds almost like a harley, possibly has very similar performance and more than likely costs abut the same sort of money

why don't you look at a sportster, depreciation costs are minimal and there is a huge aftermarket if you want to hot rod or customise the bike

Harley's depreciate just like anything else & are overpriced to start with, also they don't go .... don't stop .... don't corner.... don't want one

[Big Dave]

also they don't go .... don't stop .... don't corner....

Don't ride a new sportster. You'll have to stop using those arguments.

[Gizzit]

It might be a very stupid question

but you are spending quite a bit of money on a bike that looks almost like a harley, sounds almost like a harley, possibly has very similar performance and more than likely costs abut the same sort of money

why don't you look at a sportster, depreciation costs are minimal and there is a huge aftermarket if you want to hot rod or customise the bike

You were right ....... lol.

[jafar]

Don't ride a new sportster. You'll have to stop using those arguments.

This is the one with a 'thimble' tank ?
So fast it can pass anything but a gas station

[Big Dave]

This is the one with a 'thimble' tank ?
So fast it can pass anything but a gas station

Not really an issue in NZ either - they have the amongst best fuel economy in the class. Range isn't bad. Not great - not bad.

[bluebird]

What about an S50? lighter than the M50, not fuel injected but has sporty handling. An S85 would be even better but are more expensive. I have an S50 and I find it ideal for city traffic as it has a narrow profile for lane splitting, but it eats the K's on the open road too, the seat is pretty comfortable if you add the sissy bar, with the pillion not getting the hard edge.