2005 Suzuki reviews

I had not ridden in 20 years yet have owned 20 bikes. For the money this is the best one. Easy to ride- great for doubles- dependable- An eye catcher- I would definitely reccomend. Show less

This bike is a beast! If you don't like to go fast, don't bother kicking it over. This bike is good for the track, and is good on trails too. It pulls up in 1-4th. This is a lot better than my old 98' cr80. It will go about 95km/h, I raced a ds250, 250ex and at the finish point I was waiting for about 10 seconds. This bike will keep up with the kx250 and yz250. I suggest getting the RM85 if you are experienced and you're ready to feel the thrill of the 2-stroke. Show less

The GSXR is the most outstanding bike ever made. It has the power, agility, performance, and good looks unmatched by none. It's in a class all it's own. Every time I get on it and ride-it puts a smile on my face. I'm 42 and it's like being a kid in a candy store. I've owned all styles, makes, and models. This bike is flat out the best there is. Show less

THE SCOOTER IS GREAT. PICK UP AND GAS MILEAGE IS NOT TO BE BELIEVED. RIDES MORE LIKE A MOTOR CYCLE THAN A SCOOTER. GAS MILEAGE ABOUT 50 TO 60 MPG. Show less

I bought this brand new. I have 23,000 km (12,000 miles) on it now. I like the simple maintenance required for it. Oil change, replace plugs, clean air filter, change differential fluid and you're off. It is the best looking cruiser on the market. Cornering improved once I changed the tires. I can sit on the motorcycle for hours and I don't get stiff. It feels much lighter than a previous 1500 I had. It is smooth riding between 120 kph to 150 kph (75 mph to 90 mph). It is even smooth at higher speeds if you wish. It will probably top out between 170 kph to 180 kph. While I have heard about start problems, I have had no problems so far. Only a difference in handling once I changed the tire brand. Show less

I've been looking for a great deal on a C50 since last spring. I've read every possible review, I've talked to anyone I could who owned one and I visited the local showrooms numerous times to sit on and get familiar with the feel of the bike. It's been 20 years since I rode and after taking the MSF course a month a go (which I think should be mandatory for new riders), I was chomping at the bit to get on the road again. I finally came across what I thought was a great deal and now own a 2005 C50 with 2,900 miles. It has almost every possible option installed and is impeccable. This ride is everything I'd imagined. She starts on the cooler mornings with no hesitation. She idles high for just about 45-60 seconds before settling down to a nice low rumble (courtesy of Vance and Hines pipes) and is smooth off the start. This bike has a low center of gravity and at 5 foot 9, I have no problem resting flat footed at an intersection. She swerves quickly, accelerates nicely and the braking is awesome. I can almost bring this bike to a complete (quick) stop and remain feet-up even after she's standing still. The ride is great and if I can do one more thing to this bike it will be to install some gel handle grips. The seat is unbelievably comfortable. I highly recommend the crash bars. I tipped it gently one morning as I was moving it around my driveway and popped the clutch. The highway bars were the only thing to touch the ground and they kept the bike sitting at a 45 degree angle so tipping it back upright was no problem at all. If you're looking for a nice cruiser and a bargain price, check out some gently used versions out there. The other boys can keep their bikes and their 72 month payment plans. Mine is paid for and that's the best feature of all. Show less

I got my C50T in July 2005 after comparing several models. You couldn't beat the price on a bike that had EFI, bags, windshield, and all the goodies as standard equipment along with liquid cooling. The stock mufflers have a nice throaty sound. When it is parked at Thunder Thursdays it looks like a Harley. I did notice at certain rpm some valve noise; not obnoxious but noticeable. The dealer says it's normal for this bike. It cruises the highway like a dream. I did add a driver backrest from Firehouse Customs that makes a big difference for highway riding. It is well balanced and I would recommend it to the novice or veteran. In 32 years of riding this is the best bike I ever owned! Show less

My wife and I went to our local dealership to look at a sportbike that I had wanted for some time. After deciding for budgetary reasons that I couldn't get it, we decided to head back home. On the way out, my wife noticed a used 2005 Suzuki Bandit 1200S for sale sitting off to the side and brought it to my attention. At first, I wasn't too interested since I've always liked the aggressive look and power of the bullet-bikes. Still, she insisted that I take a closer look. As soon as I sat on the bike I felt at home on this machine and the price was something that I couldn't ignore. I knew I had to explore this bike further. I've always loved the Suzuki GSXR oil-cooled powerplants so that was a big selling point as well. After mulling things over, we decided to buy. At first, I must admit that I was somewhat skeptical at purchasing this bike since it wasn't my first choice. After being on this bike a bit, my skepticism soon evaporated and it was replaced with sheer joy and excitement. Without question, it's the smoothest, most ergonomic and friendly bike I've owned with power that really surprised me. I drag race motorcycles for a hobby so big-time power isn't something that is new to me. For the record, I've also owned/ridden the following bikes over the last 27 years: 1983 Kawasaki KZ750 (first streetbike), 1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J, 1986 Kawasaki Ninja 1000R, 1985 Kawasaki Ninja 900, 1985 GPz 750 turbo, 2003 Suzuki GSXR-1000, 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R, 2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX14, and now the 2005 Suzuki Bandit 1200S. After all these bikes, I love the Bandit the best. While it doesn't have the horsepower or the nimble handling of the other bikes I've ridden, it does everything well overall. It's a jack of all trades and a master of all. This bike is a do-it-all machine and will probably be my last for quite some time to come. It has earned my respect. Show less

I was looking at the Yamaha Star 650 when I was introduced to the Boulevard series. I went to my local dealer to check them out and ended up buying one that day, a 2005 C50 Black which was still in the shipping crate. Since then it has been just a joy to ride. I get approx. 50-60 MPG which is much better than my pickup. I'm always getting looks from others while riding and I feel I made a right decision on this one. Show less

This bike has it all. A great two stroke and there is nothing like having a problem and having minimal parts to deal with. Two strokes are a BILLION times better than those four stroke bikes. All I must say is if you're on the pipe with this bike, you will have no problems hydroplaning, beating that 450 four stroke (in 4th gear), or listening to that beautiful hum and chatter of the exhaust valve opening. Show less