2006 Suzuki Boulevard S50 review from United States of America

No problems.

I purchased this bike a few months ago and have already put over 1000 miles on it. I just keep checking the weather to see when I can ride it again, since I got it just before the start of winter. I love riding this bike.

I will start with the things I don't like about this bike. The seat is not very comfortable.

My biggest complaint is the bike really needs a 6th gear. I hit 60 on the interstate and constantly try to up shift to a higher gear. I usually shift in 5th at about 40 mph. At sixty it is starting to rev a little like it is ready for another gear. I know this is killing my gas milage. It seems I get the best mileage around the city because I putt around. I have run several tanks through it so far and average just under 50 mpg.

OK, here's what I like about this bike.

First, I really like the looks of this bike. I has just enough chrome to really make it look good.

The second thing I like is the engine in the bike. It has good bottom, but also has good power when you need it. The engine comes on strong, but very predictable, like I would expect in a cruiser bike.

I'm short and the bike fits me real well. It's very comfortable for me and everything is right where I would expect it to be. I would have trouble riding this bike on long trips because the seat isn't comfortable for me.

I like the way the bike handles. No surprises here. It's very predictable. I haven't scraped the pegs yet, but I don't really push it that much in the curves. A friend rode my bike and he said he scraped the pegs, but he is a very aggressive rider.

I haven't had the problem with the front brake squealing like some riders. It will squeak occasionally, but not that much more than other bikes I have owned in the past. I haven't even really noticed anything about the brakes, that generally means they are doing a good job.

Overall, I really like this bike. It really suits my needs. It has plenty of power for me. It handles well. I like the way it looks. I even like the way it sounds. I believe I will hold onto this bike for a good while. I would recommend other people to ride of purchase this bike. I don't believe you will regret it in any way.