2009 Suzuki
C50 LE
MSRP $7,499
An attractive and unique version of the classic C50 featuring cast aluminum wheels, stylish studded seat and the Suzuki Boulevard logo embossed in the seat. The Boulevard C50C has the soul of a classic cruiser combined with V-twin performance that gives you a charge every time you twist the throttle. The Boulevard C50C's classic design begins with the flowing lines of its kicked-out front end and pullback handlebars, which perfectly complement its teardrop tank, stepped seat and boldly valanced rear fender. Down the boulevard or out on the highway, the C50C's V-twin powerplant is engineered for pure excitement. With strong low-end and mid-range torque, it accelerates hard from just above idle.
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I traded in my smaller cruiser, the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Limited the last week in September 09 for this bigger cruiser and I have not regretted it! I love the long, low look, style and two-tone silver paint. When I test drove it, I was nicely surprised at the way the bike started out by just gliding forward without any jump or jerk. This is the first fuel injected bike I have ever drove and that may be the difference compared to carbs. I was really impressed with the smooth shifting, the mild, deep rumble of the engine and the steering.
My only disappointment, component wise, is the seat. To me, it is too big and too flat. It needs more of a contour too it so when you sit down, you are automatically centered. Sometimes, I feel off center and have to move around until I feel balanced. I loved the seat on the M50 but it didn't match up to the C50's mounting points. I will be looking for an after market seat.
I weigh almost a buck fifty and as for the suspension, when riding over raised seams in the road at higher speeds, the suspension can pop me up off the seat a little. I just may need to soften the back shock one notch.
On handling, if their is a strong side wind, it feels like it is trying to push the bike out from under me. I think that is from the engine area, pipes and wheels being "filled in", not open like it was on the Vulcan 500.
It also takes me alot longer to clean! :)
I was only able to log 410 break in miles between all the rain before putting it up for Winter. I plan on really getting to know this bike next year and hopefully many years beyond that!
