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FPG · 09-01-2008, 09:11 AM

Hello,

An 04 Honda Shadow Aero or an 05 Suzuki Boulevard C50 or an 03 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom? It will be my cruiser (I have crossed over from sportbikes). These 3 pre-owned bikes are all in mint condition with in about $300 of each other. All are shaft drive. What made you choose the Honda? I am not sure which way to go right now. Just looking for opinions. Thanks.

Jayhawk · 09-01-2008, 09:15 AM

Are any of these bikes fuel injected? If so, that would certainly help me make my choice.

Shadow Kat · 09-01-2008, 09:24 AM

All are excellent bikes. Tough choice.... I would test ride all & see which one "feels right" to you.

juliusc · 09-01-2008, 09:33 AM

I had to make a similar choice. I am 5`6" and I chose a Honda Aero because of the low seat position and the excellent record of trouble free performance.

Giddaltti · 09-01-2008, 09:44 AM

..my buddy swithched over from a 05 Shadow to a 08 Blvd 50, because he wanted a fuel injected bike vs carburated. In comparison he mentioned, that they feel about the same except for the response is a bit quicker due to the fuel injection.

gladjo · 09-01-2008, 10:15 AM

1. Suzuki
2. Honda
Stay away from the 650

%Rob% · 09-01-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gladjo

1. Suzuki
2. Honda
Stay away from the 650

+1

C Nile · 09-01-2008, 10:26 AM

I was riding yesterday witth a couple on a C50 and, with two-up it was a gutless wonder. It took him a half a mile to catch up everytime we stopped for a light or went around a corner. If you are planning any two-up riding I would stay away from the C50.

gladjo · 09-01-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C Nile

I was riding yesterday witth a couple on a C50 and, with two-up it was a gutless wonder. It took him a half a mile to catch up everytime we stopped for a light or went around a corner. If you are planning any two-up riding I would stay away from the C50.

Any of the bikes mentioned are lousy two up.

rynwms · 09-01-2008, 11:15 AM

I went with the Shadow, not knowing that the Suzuki 50s were FI. Had I known that, I probably would've bought a Suzuki instead. The Shadow isn't necessarily a bad choice, though. They've got that "Honda reliability" vibe, after all.

09-01-2008, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
FPG Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	shadow vs boulevard vs V- star Hello, An 04 Honda Shadow Aero or an 05 Suzuki Boulevard C50 or an 03 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom? It will be my cruiser (I have crossed over from sportbikes). These 3 pre-owned bikes are all in mint condition with in about $300 of each other. All are shaft drive. What made you choose the Honda? I am not sure which way to go right now. Just looking for opinions. Thanks.

09-01-2008, 09:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jayhawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 979	Are any of these bikes fuel injected? If so, that would certainly help me make my choice. __________________

09-01-2008, 09:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shadow Kat Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Muskogee,OK Posts: 747	All are excellent bikes. Tough choice.... I would test ride all & see which one "feels right" to you. __________________ Shadow Kat 2001 750 Shadow ACE It is the honor & duty of the strong to protect the weak.

09-01-2008, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
juliusc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 273	aero I had to make a similar choice. I am 5`6" and I chose a Honda Aero because of the low seat position and the excellent record of trouble free performance. __________________ I am 65 yers old and I am getting back into motorcycles after 30 years.

09-01-2008, 09:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Giddaltti Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 741	..my buddy swithched over from a 05 Shadow to a 08 Blvd 50, because he wanted a fuel injected bike vs carburated. In comparison he mentioned, that they feel about the same except for the response is a bit quicker due to the fuel injection. __________________ 03 VT750DCB Spirit: Commuter

09-01-2008, 10:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
gladjo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,302	1. Suzuki 2. Honda Stay away from the 650 __________________ Spirit 750C2 Peace through Discipline

09-01-2008, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
C Nile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodbridge, Virginia Posts: 668	I was riding yesterday witth a couple on a C50 and, with two-up it was a gutless wonder. It took him a half a mile to catch up everytime we stopped for a light or went around a corner. If you are planning any two-up riding I would stay away from the C50. __________________ Ride Bell by the generous Kara Member of the Colonial Cavalry

09-01-2008, 11:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
rynwms Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 103	I went with the Shadow, not knowing that the Suzuki 50s were FI. Had I known that, I probably would've bought a Suzuki instead. The Shadow isn't necessarily a bad choice, though. They've got that "Honda reliability" vibe, after all. __________________ 2008 Shadow Aero 750

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