Change engine oil, filters, and gear oil for the drive shaft, and that’s it. It’s so easy to own and maintain, I almost feel guilty. This was the second bike I’ve owned, and it’s been a dream. I bought the first model that came with fuel injection. I’m a guy, 5 feet 7 inches, and it’s the perfect size for me. How refreshing to read a motorcycle review that agrees 100 percent with my own experiences.I’ve owned a Suzuki Boulevard C50 since 2006. If this were my bike, I’d buy a quick-release windshield like the ones offered from Memphis Shades or National Cycle. Scooted back on the seat with my back supported by my “passenger” (duffel bag) was ideal for long highway hauls, though I did wish for a windshield, especially on the highway. I rode along in equal comfort with my tuchus placed farther back with my back curved, or scooted closer to the tank and sitting upright. This setup settled my weight squarely on my gluteus maximus in the Classic’s wide seat, putting no pressure on my tailbone. The chrome handlebar curves up, then down and back, which placed my arms and shoulders in a relaxed position. The footboards are placed forward but not overly so, allowing plenty of room for foot movement.
With ideal ergonomics for my 5-foot-10-inch frame, this bike set me up for all-day comfortable riding, especially on the highway. The seat height is a moderate 27.6 inches, while the seat itself has a narrow nose, so riders shorter than Donya shouldnt have much trouble reaching the ground. As an added bonus, the spacers for the support brackets made excellent attachment points for bungee hooks that secured a duffel bag I placed over the passenger seat.Īt 5-foot-10, Donya found that the Suzuki Boulevard C50T Classic offered plenty of leg room, a relaxed riding position and all-day-in-the-saddle comfort. Within an hour-and-a-half, two of us had the saddlebags attached. Suzuki removed the touring accessories from the C50T for the lower-priced Classic, and I promptly put saddlebags back on! Because I was heading out on a weeklong tour, I ordered up Suzuki’s chrome-studded leather saddlebags from the company’s accessories collection. As an aside, to get to the shock you’ll need to remove a different cover thats secured with Allen bolts (the right side cover is bolted on). Curiously, a spanner wrench for the ramp-and-collar-type shock was not included in our test bike’s tool kit. The kit includes Allen keys, open-end wrenches, pliers and a screwdriver. The tool kit is housed under a plastic cover on the left side and is accessed with the ignition key. We appreciate angled-out valve stems that make checking tire pressure easy. The rear drum brake is decent but grabby. When it comes to stopping this 611-pound machine, the single-disc brake with two-piston caliper could use a bit more bite.
What remains is a beautiful, competent cruiser for a buck under eight grand that can be outfitted with accessories if desired. (Suzuki probably should have eliminated the Classic’s “T” designation so as not to confuse it with the touring model.)Suzuki removed the windshield, saddlebags, and backrest, dropped the price by $1,500, and gave it a new Candy Sonoma Red/Glass Sparkle Black paint job. This midsize, fuel-injected, 45-degree,805ccV-twin cruiser isn’t brand-new-in fact, it’s a “de-toured” version of the Suzuki Boulevard C50T, a touring-outfitted Boulevard that retailed for $9,499 in 2011. Here’s what the 2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Classic looks like stock, without the accessory saddlebags we added. The photo shows optional saddlebags from Suzuki Accessories, as the C50T Classic does not come standard with bags.
This is also a great bike for riding around town. It truly shines out on the open road, where you can ride in comfort for many, many miles. The Boulevard C50T Classic has plenty of power and lots of low-end torque.
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