2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Reviews from United States of America

I added a pair of one-inch handlebar lifts (custom milled aluminum that match the look and shape of the originals), and they moved my handlbars up and back more than four inches. This 05 M50 was already the most comfortable bike I've ever owned, now it's got a dream reach (for me at least).

Thinking about adding a driver backrest, but hedging because they make it more difficult to get on and off the bike.

Any thoughts?

Nothing.

Anyone who has anything negative about this bike obviously doesn't own one, it's probably an owner of a Harley Sportster who's angry that he spent the money on a bike so it says Harley on it. I'm not saying it's the best out there, but for the price, come on. Next bike will be a M109, love the Suzukis.

Nothing yet.

Good motorcycle. Good pickup. Fun to ride. It needs another gear though. I would also add an RPM gauge as standard accessory.

At 1200 miles the lower case cracked, the dealership TIG welded it.

Now at 11000 miles the lower case has cracked again in a different spot; still waiting for dealership decision.

This has been the best bike I have owned for power and riding, except for the above problem. I have owned 15 motorcycles in my 45 years.

I had the starter relay go bad, but that's it, everything else has been great.

This is a great bike. It performs really well in handling and performance. Acceleration is great from the engine, and it just purrs along on the highway at 80 mph.

I use it as a daily driver for work, and for road trips as well. I put 1100 miles on it over a 4 day weekend, and it was super comfortable.

The bike is completely stock except for a windshield and saddle bags; other than that I haven't done a thing to it, and don't plan on it either. It's great the way it is, you don't have to do a thing to it.

The bike whips around really good, and it's super easy to drag the pegs on it.

A friend of mine who is a sport bike rider even commented on how impressed he was that I whipped the bike around like I do. I used to be a sport bike rider, but I'll never go back after owning this bike.

Gas mileage is a very strong point on this bike. I get 50-55mpg around town, and 40-45mpg on the highway doing 75-80mph.

New rear tire at 11000 miles due to the torque of this bike, and my constant need for big acceleration.

This bike is powerful enough to lift the front tire a little off the ground on take off; impressive for a cruiser. My buddy has a CBR; no problem keeping up off the line, although I will get smoked on the top end. Hey, after all it's a cruiser.

This bike is a head turner; people love the styling. Looks very mean, like something an assassin would ride. Nothing like when the sun beams on the black paint showing off the blue flake. Perfect mix of black and chrome.

Very comfortable for rider and passenger as well, so I've been told by many girls I've had on it. I've heard about the ease of getting girls on a Harley; I will tell you the girls love this bike as much as I do. Never struck out on this bike.

The Suzuki M50 is a lemon. Since I owned it new, it backfired and blew ignition fuses, and no dealer could fix it. Then it was recalled, and I even had to pay to have the recall done, even when the bike was covered under an extended warranty. Every time I took the bike to the dealer for a warranty problem, I got charged for it.

The bike wobbles and vibrates above 50 mph. The dealer said new tires and a wheel balance would correct it, but after another $400 for new tires it still wobbles and vibrates.

The lean forward riding position is uncomfortable, the bike lacks any acceleration and power, it blows black smoke from the exhaust, and the bike is an embarrassment. I hate IT!

It's a cheap, generic, low quality bike, that's hard to ride and offers no performance.