BuckBuckNo1 thinking - Suzuki Boulevard S50 - Feedback please

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Feedback appreciated:
The S50 is one of the bikes I am considering when I get my Full licence.

I've had spinal surgery, bone removed from several vertabra in cervical spine to decompress main root nerves. So the seat and foot ergonomics are a key consideration: a sports bike is definitely out of the equation [as I will not want to have my head tilted up as this puts pressure on back of neck]and a cruiser with the pegs way out in front too would be out [as this sends vibration straight up spine.]

The S50 has a pretty good setup as the pegs are not too far forward and the bars leave me with a slight bend at the elbow, while the head position is upright. Generally not too dissimilar to the GN actually but on a larger scale and with a greater rake and trail than the GN of course. I am able to get my weight on the GN pegs and stretch and flex quite easily, and expect/want to be able to achieve this with the S50.

I am 183cm and 95kg. All my riding is purely recreational and I intend doing some longer rides overnight stay weekends with the next bike after the current GN.

Longer term will be some Nth and Sth Island extended touring and I am initially thinking V-Strom. This bike is very good ergonomically too for me, and possibly will be the third bike to enable me to do these bigger Nth and Sth touring rides.

Much appreciate feedback on the S50.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[MattRSK]

Hey

It is a good looking bike. Thats all I know. Not had much experience with bikes like it so wont splurt out some technical knowledge . A nice bike non the less.



Matt

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Say thanks Matt for putting the picture up.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[zuk]

Guy,
You are more than welcome to have a ride on my intruder for a test, think my pegs may be a bit more forward than the ones in the picture but would be close, just sing out
cheerz

[James Deuce]

It will reduce your maintenance requirements too, as it is shaft drive.

[sels1]

Ive done a test ride on the VStrom 650 and found it quite a good bike - handled well,comfortable, and easy to ride - would suit your height and riding stye. Others in a similar line are the Honda Transalp and The BMW F650 (very cumfy! - used to own one)
You are welcome to try the Tiger sometime if you like.

[Drum]

A nice looking bike the S50. Locally, magicfairy has one I believe.

[beyond]

With the problems you have raised you would be doing yourself a disfavour not to look at the GSXR1400. It has an awesome riding position and handles as well as you could ever want.

[boomer]

how about a Buel or similar? Like Beyond says, the 1400 maybe a go-er or a speed triple.... one of the thumpers might not be so good if vibrations aren't your friend tho'.

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anyhows.. happy shoppin

[Toaster]

nice bike.... like the pic.

[T.W.R]

Early models (VS750GL) weren't to flash in the handling department (one test quoted the frame felt like it had a universal joint in it) late models like the S50 should have improved on this. small fuel tank (12lt) & 16km/l limit fuel range. Two seperate air filters are a sod especially the front, it's stashed up behind the headstock and the L/H side down tube on the frame is part of the coolant system (had a 98 model in recently with water pump issues too, and the pump design isn't too flash).
If your wanting to do some distance work then maybe a C90 or S83 could suit the bill better or even a VN900 Kawasaki possibly.

[Shadows]

Go on... you know you want too! This doesn't have forward controls either.

[biggles1]

Guy
Dont discount sports bikes altogether you may remember I've got back issues as well but the VTR riding position is perfect with the bars at just the right height notto crick the neck. Have try on Wednesdat at the TCWNR and see.
Cheers

[Dafe]

There is only one bike for you Buck........

Or maybe you should get the V-Strom second, and this will be the third.

[biggles1]

So how come your'e not riding a Big Hog, Dafe?