2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50T

This is my first bike and while I was intimidated at first by the size and appearance of the C50T. I have taken to it like a fish to water. I keep thinking maybe I'd like to step up to a larger displacement, but then go for a ride and think again. There's only so fast a rider can go safely and ... this bike does it with ease and the style and presence of a much larger (and usually more expensive) bike. Additionally, with a 34" inseam and 12" shoe, this is one of the tallest seats and also the largest separation between toe and heel shifter that I have seen in this or any displacement. Some may not like the relative quiet of the pipes, but I love not rattling people's windows as I cruise effortlessly by. Plus it simply looks beautiful on the road or in the garage.

I hesitate writing because I'm sure some will think I'm nuts. I bought an '05 Boulevard new and rode it, including across the country, until I bought a new '08 Wing Navi. Don't get me wrong, the Wing was a joy to ride, but I missed the ease and comfort of my Boulevard. Long story short I traded ... the Wing to a guy for a fistful of cash and an '06 c50T. Haven't regretted it once. The c50 is just a lot of fun to ride.

Sometimes you buy something you really want, and it delivers even more than you expected. I bought my 2006 about 1.5 years ago from Ride Now/Boulder in Henderson Nv. Got an incredible deal. The Folks at Ride Now were terrific. It had just over 3,000 miles on it. I now have over 9,000. I researched ... like crazy looking for a bike. Came to this website over & over again. It's partly why I made the decision to buy this particular Bike. I was concerned about the size of the power plant and whether or not it would be adequate. It did not disappoint. I had no problem going fast enough to scare myself. After a few months I added Vance and Hines Cruzer pipes and a Cobra FI2000r fuel management pack. It was an easy installation. Talk about immediate seat of you pants results, I could feel the difference with the first twist of the throttle. This Bike runs great. Starts up faithfully every time, and at idle it runs smooooth. My Brother has 4 Bikes. 3 HD's and a 48'Indian. I've never had a problem keeping up. It looks great too. I get compliments all the time. I'm so satisfied with my decision to buy this Bike. Like I said...it has exceeded my expectations and I expect to get years of pleasure from my little Suzi. I just wish I could give it more than a great rating.

Best bike I every bought. Very reliable, a work horse for the highway and she rides like a dream with 2 up. Lots of power on the high way, can cruise all day on the highway with no problems. 2 trips of 5000km/10 days. Only thing I had a problem with was the signal light cover on the front left, it ... cracked and I lost the lense. A slushi cup and electrical tape got me home!! Perfect size. Would recommend this bike to anyone.

anybody have any ideas as to why the speedometer has stopped working. This is my first bike and I absolutely love it. Changed the seat to a mustang seat and it is soooo much more comfortable. Also changed the pipes to a littler more louder pipe and I really enjoy that too.

Best bike I've ever owned.I prefer it

to my harley EVO

GREAT BIKE, SMOOTH, COMFORTABLE,GREAT FUEL MILEAGE, NOT ONE MECHANICAL PROBLEM. RIDE WITH BIGGER BIKES NOT PROBLEM KEEPING UP

This is my first bike. I bought it new in '06 and it has well surpassed my expectations. I was somewhat worried about the bike having the power to carry my wife and I, but after our first ride my fears were ended. This bike handles very well in the curves and is very well balanced in my opinion. ... Being somewhat short, this bike is definitely comfortable as I can touch both feet flat footed at a stop. Acceleration is awesome. This motor has some great torque to it. I would recommend this bike to any first time buyer.

Love the bike, great buy for the money, great first time bike. Its a comfortable bike, the only thing I would change on it (and I did) is the drive chain gearing, the stock C50 runs highonthe rpms around 70 mph (about 4300rpms), thats about normal for yhat size bike. I swapt the c50 drive with a ... c90 drive and it runs much better ( about 3700 rpms @ 70mph)had hillis fabrication modify it for me.

This is my first bike. I love the look and feel. The bike is comfortable and easy to maneuver. It's a great mid-size bike. I little more power would be nice, but it is adequate for for riding 2 up.

Bought this bike with 2000 miles on it fall of 07. I put 12,000 on my c50t in 6 months in 08. Not a seconds worth of problems. This bike has been around the Indy 500 track at 100 mph and still had throttle. Have no trouble keeping up with the "big" bikes. Straight flat pavement to mountains, this ... is a great bike. It will not be traded, it will be worn out by me. And I expect that to be many years.

Have 14,000 miles on bike and other than changing to a Mustandg seat. this bike is a keeper. Have had no problem with bike. Did put on Metzler tires at about 8k. Cruises great at 70. Get about 45 mpg. A great handling bike, not too big and not too small.

The Boulevard is a sweet riding cruiser, I bought it new in November 2005 and have approx. 6k on the odometer. It is low to the ground so a person with short legs can be flat footed instead of on your tippey toes. My inseam is 28.5" and a lot of the bikes I tried out before buying this bike are too ... high for comfort when you come to a light. It's really a sports bike in cruiser clothing if you notice the big tire on the rear. I cruise the twisties on weekends and it takes the curves just like the sports bikes.

I've added risers to the bars, dual spot lights, motor guards, headlight modulator for safety and a Harley front wheel hub cap for looks, other that it is stock.

Some of the thing that need improvement are;

-Footboards are too low and scrape the ground when doing the twisties.

-a nano vibration at high speed above 70mph.

Other than those two things the bike is perfect for my kind of riding on weekends. It has so many features and technological advantages, owning a Harley would be like owning a Model "T". It has computer controlled fuel injection, choke control, idle control, high altitude mixture control, fuel on/off, and shaft drive.

Finally you get all this for about the a third the price of the American brand.