Opinions on Boulevard S50 vs S83 or M50?

[Jiminy]

I love my M50, but I wouldn't consider a light bike, and she's quite wide and not necessarily convenient if you are petite.

My sister has just changed from a sportster 883 to a BMW (can't remember the model, possibly f800). She loved her 883, but never felt secure on it because the bike felt too heavy and too rough to handle and because of the foot position.

I haven't tested the S50 and S83, but my ex-girlfriend is the proud owner of an Intruder 800 (ancestor of the S50), which she reckons is the perfect bike for her because of the low seat and narrow body (she is really petite).

I guess you now have an excuse to test ride a few models

[PrincessBandit]

I love my M50, but I wouldn't consider a light bike, and she's quite wide and not necessarily convenient if you are petite.

My sister has just changed from a sportster 883 to a BMW (can't remember the model, possibly f800). She loved her 883, but never felt secure on it because the bike felt too heavy and too rough to handle and because of the foot position.

I haven't tested the S50 and S83, but my ex-girlfriend is the proud owner of an Intruder 800 (ancestor of the S50), which she reckons is the perfect bike for her because of the low seat and narrow body (she is really petite).

I guess you now have an excuse to test ride a few models

heehee, yes, good opportunity to try out a few. Sat on the S50 at Haldane's this morning while it was out waiting for the joker who was taking it for a spin. Funny to be able to actually stand astride the bike!!!

Thanks for the suggestions people, really appreciate it. And yes, Yellowdog, thank you too for suggesting I stick with the bandit. Ramon softened it all up for me this morning and must admit that it did make quite a difference. Also going to still look into getting my boots built up - taking them to Gemmells in Ellerslie on Tuesday after my specialist appointment.

After looking at some of these lovelies even my husband has admitted he could be lured from the dark side (big scooter) to the light (motorbikes)!

[Edbear]

heehee, yes, good opportunity to try out a few. Sat on the S50 at Haldane's this morning while it was out waiting for the joker who was taking it for a spin. Funny to be able to actually stand astride the bike!!!

Thanks for the suggestions people, really appreciate it. And yes, Yellowdog, thank you too for suggesting I stick with the bandit. Ramon softened it all up for me this morning and must admit that it did make quite a difference. Also going to still look into getting my boots built up - taking them to Gemmells in Ellerslie on Tuesday after my specialist appointment.

After looking at some of these lovelies even my husband has admitted he could be lured from the dark side (big scooter) to the light (motorbikes)!

What's his long term opinion on the Burgman? I personally like them but have not yet ridden one.

[wainui]

Gidday mate i have 750 intruder ancestor to S50. my lady is petite as well and sits astride and can stand up with it between legs and stretch at lights.Good power and manouverable.It is a good ladies bike and you are not stretched out would suit your height perfectly.

[Maha]

Which would you rather been seen on?
The M50 is an 800 right?
The S83 = 1400?
Whats the S50?

[popelli]

Whats the S50?

some sort of oil or cleaning compound isn't it?

[popelli]

Any opinions for me to consider?

ducati 600 monster, low seat height, easy to ride, great exhaust note and is a proper bike

my wife has one and loves it

[duckonin]

Which would you rather been seen on?
The M50 is an 800 right?
The S83 = 1400?
Whats the S50?

If you are serious the S50....S =sport and is also an 800

[Hitcher]

Any opinions for me to consider?

Keep your Bandit. You don't want a cruisier. Srsly.

[Gummie]

princess was that you that pulled up at haldaines on saturday morning? lol
I had just taken the S50 out for a spin.
Was a little small for me personally, tried a C50 and that was to big for me and what i want to do.
M50 is what i am looking for.
Good luck with the decision.
Oh and i was in the subaru leaving when you pulled up.

[jafar]

Which would you rather been seen on?
The M50 is an 800 right?
The S83 = 1400?
Whats the S50?

M50 & S50 are both 50 cubic inches or for old men like you 800 cc

some sort of oil or cleaning compound isn't it?

Thats WD 40

If you are serious the S50....S =sport and is also an 800

Slow would be a better desceiption.

[NOWOOL]

I like the M50 and its a great all around bike, but for me it just didn't have any soul. It was kinda like driving a Honda car: safe, secure and everything where I expected it. confident unless pushed. the black engine covers were a turnoff to me but appeal to most.
the S50 is a whole different bike: about the same seat height, but totally different. It has character but its kind of like riding a 'mee too'. but mind ya it'll probably never break!

[NOWOOL]

Which would you rather been seen on?
The M50 is an 800 right?
The S83 = 1400?
Whats the S50?

What would you rather been seen on!?!...there's the mark of a poor earner looking for status of wealth! ROFLMAO

[Maha]

What would you rather been seen on!?!...there's the mark of a poor earner looking for status of wealth! ROFLMAO

Oh hell yeah, thats why I own a CB1300
Ya would have though that with the money I am on I would gone for something more 'glitzy' and 'glam'


(pt)

[NOWOOL]

Oh hell yeah, thats why I own a CB1300
Ya would have though that with the money I am on I would gone for something more 'glitzy' and 'glam'


(pt)

Nah, you kinda made my point...us rich don't go for 'BLING'....we drive Lexus and Infiniti......bling cars were so, like, last decade! LOL a Honda cb1300 is like lunch money. if I bought a honda it would be the DN-01.