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Year
2005 Suzuki Sport Bike reviews
Reliability
4.9
Overall quality
4.9
Performance
4.8
Comfort
4.5
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281 ratings and reviews
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kldavis03
st. louis, Missouri
Reviewed on July 22, 2014
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50T
5.0
I bought it in 2005, reviewed again in 2007. Now it's 2014 and I still have it and ride whenever I can. I love the bike and have had zero problems with it. I have only changed the oil and air filters. I am thinking about getting a bit bigger bike - the C90T Boss....
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I bought it in 2005, reviewed again in 2007. Now it's 2014 and I still have it and ride whenever I can. I love the bike and have had zero problems with it. I have only changed the oil and air filters. I am thinking about getting a bit bigger bike - the C90T Boss.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Jason
Sonoma, California
Reviewed on May 21, 2013
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Suzuki SV1000S
5.0
I've owned this bike for about five months now and love it! I came from riding a Honda XR650L Dual Sport. I've ridden other street bikes (CBR600F3, Buell XB12S, VFR750), but never owned one myself. I was originally looking for a street triple, but they were too expensive. I decided on looking into ...
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I've owned this bike for about five months now and love it! I came from riding a Honda XR650L Dual Sport. I've ridden other street bikes (CBR600F3, Buell XB12S, VFR750), but never owned one myself. I was originally looking for a street triple, but they were too expensive. I decided on looking into a SV650N, but found a really good deal on this SV1000S. I was a little apprehensive about the riding position with the clip-ons instead of the regular handle bars and the extra power, but after the first few rides it's an easy bike to ride! It has tons of torque from about 3,500 on up to the 11k redline. The power is super easy to use, has a very smooth delivery and the riding position is really not bad at all. I did buy a set of handlebars thinking I was going to want to mount them up right away, but I actually like the stock riding position. I may get the Buell footpegs for a little more legroom, but it's fine on shorter rides. Anything over an hour or so, you want to stretch a little. This is a great bike for the money (paid $3,500 in Dec. 2012), it sounds mean, too, with my Yoshimura pipes. Handling is fine for me as a beginning/ intermediate street rider, but the brakes could be better though. I will upgrade the pads and get steel-braided lines when I have to replace the brakes. I haven't had any issues with the bike yet, it has 15k miles now. I've put 2k on myself so far. Gas mileage is so-so, about 35-40 mpg. in town, over 40 on the pure highway but I haven't done a full tank on just highway yet to know for sure.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Doug McMillan
Alpharetta, Georgia
Reviewed on April 27, 2013
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50T
5.0
I bought a used 2005 C50T with only 7K miles on it after riding a starter Honda Rebel for a couple of years after taking the MSF course. It was a great choice - lightweight and easy to ride, even at low speeds, but looks like a much bigger motorcycle. The riding position is very good - upright and feet...
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I bought a used 2005 C50T with only 7K miles on it after riding a starter Honda Rebel for a couple of years after taking the MSF course. It was a great choice - lightweight and easy to ride, even at low speeds, but looks like a much bigger motorcycle. The riding position is very good - upright and feet not too far out in front. It has good acceleration and is smooth at all speeds. A downshift is necessary sometimes from 5th to 4th gear to pass, especially on hills, but that is not a problem. There is quite a bit of wind that does get under the windshield and the top of the windshield. Even at its lowest setting, it is right in my line of vision. But these complaints are minor when you consider the price. You get a great cruiser that has the looks of a Harley at about half the price. I have been getting 45 mpg. and my only beef about the 2005 model is that it does not have a fuel gauge. The seat is comfortable and I have delayed buying a Mustang seat to see how it performs on long distance rides - I need to gas up every 140 miles or so anyway, so I have no complaints on the stock seat so far. The saddlebags are roomy, but be aware they are not waterproof and if you ride in the rain, you will need to enclose the contents in plastic bags.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Ted Mead
Winchester, Ontario
Reviewed on June 11, 2012
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50T
5.0
I bought my C50T new in '06 and have put over 25,000 miles on it. I've had a number of other bikes over the years and I must say that I do like the fuel injection and shaft drive of this one. It certainly is no speed demon but that is the nature of this particular beast. My wife bought me a Sheep skin co...
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I bought my C50T new in '06 and have put over 25,000 miles on it. I've had a number of other bikes over the years and I must say that I do like the fuel injection and shaft drive of this one. It certainly is no speed demon but that is the nature of this particular beast. My wife bought me a Sheep skin cover for the seat and I can ride all day in comfort. It is a great motorcycle but in my opinion it has one big drawback and that is the stock headlight is woefully inadequate for night riding, especially when the big and small critters come out at night. I keep the speed down and am looking at different lighting alternatives.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
4.0
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Rick
Las Vegas, Nevada
Reviewed on May 14, 2012
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Suzuki Boulevard S40
5.0
I bought a 2005 S40 Suzuki Boulevard for transportation to and from work. It's a great bike for the money! It saves a lot on gas. and is dependable (as most Japanese bikes are.) I've been a Harley owner for many years, but if you need a dependable means of transportation and have fun driving it as well, ...
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I bought a 2005 S40 Suzuki Boulevard for transportation to and from work. It's a great bike for the money! It saves a lot on gas. and is dependable (as most Japanese bikes are.) I've been a Harley owner for many years, but if you need a dependable means of transportation and have fun driving it as well, I would highly recommend this bike! Top speed is maybe 83 mph. that's good enough for me cause I'm not into paying traffic tickets. My only complaint? The driver footpegs need to be stretched out a little bit longer from the brake and gear shift levers.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Andthereyouare
United States
Reviewed on August 2, 2010
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Suzuki SV650
5.0
I still have the bike. Reading my original post makes me laugh. It's a great bike. I'm not sure why Suzuki stopped making them, I still get compliments. It runs perfectly!...
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I still have the bike. Reading my original post makes me laugh. It's a great bike. I'm not sure why Suzuki stopped making them, I still get compliments. It runs perfectly!
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Rick
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Reviewed on March 3, 2010
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Suzuki Boulevard S40
4.0
I've had 15 bikes in 40 years of riding and I may be having more fun on this light weight simplistic bike than any of the full sized bikes I've owned. My last bike was a 900cc Triumph Thunderbird and although it was an excellent machine, it was more of a chore to ride for short trips. At 60 years of age I mai...
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I've had 15 bikes in 40 years of riding and I may be having more fun on this light weight simplistic bike than any of the full sized bikes I've owned. My last bike was a 900cc Triumph Thunderbird and although it was an excellent machine, it was more of a chore to ride for short trips. At 60 years of age I mainly ride shorter distances which the s40 is perfect for. With a few simple modifications to the carbs and with a new exhaust (Super Trapp) this torquey machine can be a blast to ride. Also love the no maintenance belt drive.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
4.0
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terry lee
brighton, Tennessee
Reviewed on February 14, 2010
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Suzuki Boulevard S40
5.0
Bought bike used in Dec 2009. Have had several bikes over the years including a BSA 441 Victor. I have been riding bikes since 1970 and also have at present a 1979 Honda CX500. The Suzuki is an excellent bike for the money and I do not mind the occasional backfire. I commute 44 miles to work one each way and ...
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Bought bike used in Dec 2009. Have had several bikes over the years including a BSA 441 Victor. I have been riding bikes since 1970 and also have at present a 1979 Honda CX500. The Suzuki is an excellent bike for the money and I do not mind the occasional backfire. I commute 44 miles to work one each way and I find this is an economical way to commute plus a lot of fun. I ride whenever weather permits. I find the Suzuki very dependable.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
4.0
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Previous Owner
Madison, Mississippi
Reviewed on January 26, 2010
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Suzuki Katana 750
5.0
I am the one who traded this bike in. I traded for a Super Sport because I wanted to get into road racing in Birmingham. I was in the shop the other day and was tempted to buy the Katana back! It is a great all around bike. It is not the best touring bike, it is not the best sport bike, but it is the best of ...
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I am the one who traded this bike in. I traded for a Super Sport because I wanted to get into road racing in Birmingham. I was in the shop the other day and was tempted to buy the Katana back! It is a great all around bike. It is not the best touring bike, it is not the best sport bike, but it is the best of both worlds. The engine on the GSX750F is a tried and true bullet proof engine. This thing will run forever! I was able to hang with the guys on Super Sports on the street, but needed a lighter bike for the track. I would not hesitate to suggest this bike as a purchase for someone looking for a solid all around street bike.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
5.0
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BuzzardNZ
Wellington, New Zealand (Aotearoa)
Reviewed on September 2, 2009
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Suzuki SV1000S
4.0
Been riding for 20+ years, owned many various bikes (dirt, commuters, pocket rocket I4's etc) and this is the first V twin I've owned. I must say that I love the power delivery of the bike. You have very usable power for everyday riding situations, not crazy power that only kicks in at an insane rev ra...
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Been riding for 20+ years, owned many various bikes (dirt, commuters, pocket rocket I4's etc) and this is the first V twin I've owned. I must say that I love the power delivery of the bike. You have very usable power for everyday riding situations, not crazy power that only kicks in at an insane rev range. One thing I didn't like when I bought the bike was that any big v twin should not sound like a sewing machine, but that's easily fixed, buy a set of after market pipes and unleash the beast. I got two brothers cans and boy, are they loud and added more power too. Some have said that the SV1K has a bland power delivery, I kinda agree with this, as there is no 1 area where the power delivery differs. Still, don't get me wrong, there is plenty of power across the range, but when compared to its predecessor (the TL 1000) I can understand it being coined bland. So, all in all, the SV is the best bike I have ever owned/ridden. I don't plan on ever selling it and have great pleasure whenever I take her out for a ride. I highly recommend them to any potential owner.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
3.0
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