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

 

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

 

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.

 

..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.

 

1. Suzuki
2. Honda
Stay away from the 650

 

1. Suzuki
2. Honda
Stay away from the 650

+1

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

..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.

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I don't believe the 05 was fuel injected.

I was shopping for a new bike for under 10K MSRP in July 2007.
It gets hotter than the dickens here, so I opted out the Yamaha VStar becuse it was just air cooled.

The Boulevard S90 I was looking at was oil cooled. But it felt cramped. At 5' 10" it felt like I was folded up (front to back) in the bike and the drag style bars were very narrow worsening the cramped feeling.

I tried the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 and with my bad knees I didn't care for the standard "feet under with bent knee" position the floorboards provided.

I then set astride the Shadow Spirit 1100 I purchased and it felt just right. The water cooling radiator seemed huge compared to the oil-cooling radiator of the Boulevard S90.

 

It's pretty much gonna come down to what you feel comfortable on. I remember throwing a leg over a Boulevard 50 and it felt too small to me, and I'm only 6'0". But if it's FI, you should probably go for it. You can always get different footpegs, seat, bars, etc.

 

They are all fine bikes in that category, Buy the one that
1. Costs the least
2. Costs the least
3. Costs the least

Because it will not be your last bike and coming from a sport bike you may want to replace it a lot sooner than you think....There is a huge difference between 600cc on a crusier and 600cc on a sport bike. HUGE

 

I agonized over this same scenerio in Feb, for a few weeks. Ruled out the V-Star early, due to ride reports from others. Finally decided on the 04 Aero, based mostly on looks. Really glad I did. It's been a geat bike.

 

Go with the Honda. The Yamaha is air-cooled, and I'm not too sure about the Zuk but I don't think it looks all that great to begin with. I love my 750, I ride two-up a lot and even with a 39 tooth sprocket on the back I still have plenty of power to get up to speed on the highway or around town. It's no street-racer but it will get you there fast enough to get into trouble!

 

We rode and loved a 750 Shadow; and a friend has a Zuk C50 that we have ridden often. Both are excellent bikes and will get the job done, but we wonder if you will be satisfied with the power of either with your (Sportbike) back ground.

We have no first hand experience with the 650 Yami, but have it on reliable sources that it too is a good ride but noticeably lacks power, even compared to other cruisers. As observed, there is a good deal of difference in power and acceleration between a 650 in-line four and a 650 V-twin.

We trudge on.

 

my vote is for the Suzuki.
just keep in mind theres no replacement for displacement. you might want to look at 1100+ bikes

 

Of the bikes mentioned, I'd get the C50. I have an M50 and compared to the 750 shadow I had before, you get alot more for the same $$, not to mention it has the most ummph out of the 3.

 

It has been said, but I will repeat it. You probably will not be happy with the acceleration of a cruiser with that little displacement. I got my 1100 shadow to replace my GSXR and it is gutless in comparison and will not brake or corner in the same neigborhood as the sportbike. I probably would have bought a sport tour or naked standard if I could do it again. If you are looking for the cruiser look, the last version of the magna is suprisingly light and has a lot of punch for a 750.

 

It has been said, but I will repeat it. You probably will not be happy with the acceleration of a cruiser with that little displacement. I got my 1100 shadow to replace my GSXR and it is gutless in comparison and will not brake or corner in the same neigborhood as the sportbike. I probably would have bought a sport tour or naked standard if I could do it again. If you are looking for the cruiser look, the last version of the magna is suprisingly light and has a lot of punch for a 750.

Thats why I said by the least expensive....I will give him 2 months on any o those bike before he starts looking for more power.

 

It has been said, but I will repeat it. You probably will not be happy with the acceleration of a cruiser with that little displacement. I got my 1100 shadow to replace my GSXR and it is gutless in comparison and will not brake or corner in the same neigborhood as the sportbike. I probably would have bought a sport tour or naked standard if I could do it again. If you are looking for the cruiser look, the last version of the magna is suprisingly light and has a lot of punch for a 750.

Did someone say 'power cruiser'? (Pay no attention, I'm just looking for an excuse to post the pic. *sigh*)

 

i went through this myself a few months back yamaha was easy to knock out i rode my uncles at 85 it was gaspin for air the the suzuki was faster but to me it is just ugly i like chrome so i bought the shadow a jet kit pipes and k&n filter all this was less than the suzuki by itself and looks better but hey thats just my opinion dont mean to offend

 

It has been said, but I will repeat it. You probably will not be happy with the acceleration of a cruiser with that little displacement. I got my 1100 shadow to replace my GSXR and it is gutless in comparison and will not brake or corner in the same neigborhood as the sportbike. I probably would have bought a sport tour or naked standard if I could do it again. If you are looking for the cruiser look, the last version of the magna is suprisingly light and has a lot of punch for a 750.

Thats why I said by the least expensive....I will give him 2 months on any o those bike before he starts looking for more power.

It wont take that long. I knew as soon as I got over the initial break-in period and had a few miles on the first oil change. I did not even wrap it out, but I knew after the first 3rd gear WOT that I had made the wrong choice. Subsequent highway miles have only reinforced this...