| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 9 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 10 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.5 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 1 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1100 miles |
Summary:
Awesome!
Faults:
Not a single thing. This bike is perfect!
General Comments:
A well built machine.
The stock seat does give you a pain in the butt feeling after about 90 minutes straight on it, but it's OK for in town/commuting.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th March, 2007
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 6 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.7 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 1 miles |
| Most recent distance | 559 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda VTX1800 |
Faults:
Nothing.
General Comments:
In the past 5 years, I've been through (all new) a Honda 750 Shadow ACE, Honda VTX1800C, and a Suzuki Katana 750, in that order. Shortly after trading in my Shadow for the VTX, I started missing it for its weight, balance, and comfort. The VTX was obviously a torque monster, capable of 0-60 in "oh my, where did my clothes just go", but it is very heavy and likes to go in a straight line, not do a lot of turning. Traded that in for the Katana, which was very smooth and powerful, but couldn't get into a good riding position.
So, we arrive at the C50T. I've had it for about three weeks now, and I can already tell it's above and beyond the past three bikes. I immediately put a Mustang Seat on it - my only complaint being the stocker (flat). Shaft drive, screen, bags, fuel injection, liquid cooling, and more than adequate power. And, for once a manufacturer put a decent set of stock pipes on a production motorcycle. I think I'm in love with a motorcycle.
Take it from me - it's worth the small amount of money you have to pay for it. Sure, the C50T is no VTX1800, but that's why I bought it. Very comfortable cruising with a good sound and good power. Excellent handling!
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st December, 2006
Great review! Myself, I am trading my 2002 Kawasaki Mean Streak for an '05 c50 (before the Kawai, I had a Honda Rebel... WAY too big of a jump!). The C50 runs soooo smooth, the floorboards are so very nice over pegs! Like you, I do not need a torque monster, nor do I need to go at 140 mph, nor do I need a 750lb monster to have to lift in the event the bike falls over. The C50 will be a bike I have for a looooong time!