2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Sport Bike reviews

I bough my M50 Limited in May and I love it. The bike has been great to start on. The M50 has nice acceleration and good handling. It had been about 20 years since I rode a motorcycle and this bike has been very forgiving. I use it to travel to and from work and it allows me to make some small road trips. I haven't convinced my wife to get on the back, but that should be happening soon. The performance that I get out of this bike is exactly what I wanted to start on. It has been very good for what I needed and wanted. The only problem is that I can't find any after market part to personalize my bike. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BIKE TO ANYONE WHO IS STARTING OR JUST GETTING BACK INTO RIDING. Show less

Bought bike in Oct 2006. It had 722 miles on it and 1 year later, the 3000 mi check up was due. Bike started in winter no problem and have yet to run out of gas since it has a functional gas gauge on bike. Very easy to handle and is a little noisy when shifting gears but all bikes are like that. I would recommend for a 1st time buyer. Show less

This was my first new bike, and I couldn't be happier. The people at the dealership were fantastic, and put me on the bike that I really wanted. The M50 is an all around great beginner bike, with plenty of power to keep me interested in the years to come. Show less

I bought this little rocket new in 2006 and if it wasn't for the snow here I'd still be on it. As far as power I have no problems there it carries my fiance and I two up like nothing. I mean my 260 pound brother in law liked it enough that he went and bought one. The ride is a little stiff and the seat a little hard but hey that's ok, the seat can be replaced. As for looks all my buddy's ride Harley's and they love the look. Oh yeah maybe too much plastic. But all things considered I love my ride. Show less

I first rode my M50 last May for the trip home from the dealership. Whoa! Where do my feet go? If you're new to the cruiser world ... beware the nonexistent pegs ... at least where you're used to finding them. But that isn't a complaint, just an observation. The M50 is, after all, a cruiser and it should include in it's repertoire the classic cruiser seating position. That said, I promptly marked down the first item on my fix-it list. And speaking of seating, the stock seat is a mystery. It seems fine at first and then, like an annoying playmate, finds ways to aggravate just about anyone coming in contact with it. My particular complaint was a piercing pain in my left shoulder/back area which would set in after about half an hour's ride and stay with me throughout the day. Bummer! In that situation you can either raise your bars or lower the seat and the M50's cableing wasn't designed to make changing the bars easy. So a new, lower seat was in order (and why not have some heat it at the same time?). The third item is universal ... a windshield of whatever preferred height. I know of no one who rides a cruiser who isn't desirous of some protection from the windblast which is endemic to the breed. All right, with this behind us, just how do I like my M50? After logging over 12,000 miles in the last ten months, I couldn't love it more! The M50 isn't a sporting machine nor is it suitable for what is normally considered touring, it's quite simply a bike that loves to spend all day cruising the Mom and Pop roads. That means using the freeways only for bypassing cities and the dirt byways for little more than emergency avenues. Not that the last two categories can't be traveled, but you'll probably wish you had chosen another mode of transport by the time you've spent a full day doing either one. The M50, properly modified, just might be THE bike to rediscover the two lane sightseeing trip of yesteryear. It's more perfectly suited to that particular environment than any other machine I've ever ridden. Why? Is it the gearing, manueverability, suspension, that incredibly smooth and torquey engine or just the way everything works so well together? Who knows, but for lazy day cruising and weekend tripping in the country this machine is simply outstanding. I ride solo, so I can only guess what the passenger accomodations might be like, but I shouldn't think that anyone would care to be a victim. Since the M50 is sprung low for looks (allowing for very little rear shock travel) and sports a shaft drive to boot, the ride back there must be anything but soft. Hit a bump and wow ... or is that ow? And speaking of the shaft drive, I've experienced very little jacking effect, so Suzuki did something right there. In hard cornering situations it is necessary to keep the engine pulling, however, as the rear will drop if you let off ... not much, but you might need that half inch you'll give up. In essence this is a wonderful machine that is affordably priced and easy to maintain. The M50 is a bike that nearly anyone would enjoy, but for the newbie or the re-entry rider this is the ideal choice. Show less

I was suprised that I like it as much as I do. The bike I had before this M50 was an HD Road King, thought that bike was the bike to end all bikes. I did love it and rode the hell out of it. I had another kid and was forced to sell and get a bigger suv but I never lost the need to ride on two wheels. I looked around and different brands and price range and then decided on the M50 for both price and style. I found mine on the internet for a great price out the door new. It was a left over 05, bought it spring of 06. It a black one and I am making it even blacker by painting most of the plastic chrome pieces black. I pull the badges, reflectors and any other sticker I could find. I added clear turn signals so now I only have two colors, a lot of black and a little chrome. This bike is great to ride and make cheap upgrades. I did add a small windshield and have bags for weekend trips. Oh yea, drilled out the baffles to add a nicer tone to the bike. Remember, I owned an HD so I gotta hear the bike. All in all I like this bike for the way it looks and the affordable price tag. Ride Free! Show less

I have had mine almost a year now and I love it! It has plenty of power and I have had no problems with it. In most reviews I have read people seem to complain about the seat but I have no complaints, you just have to get used to it. It was a bit quiet when I first got it but it sounds better each time I ride it, sounds good not too loud. I plan on spending most of my free time on it this summer. Get one, you won't be disappointed. Show less

I BOUGHT MY M50 IN JULY OF 06. I'M REALLY HAPPY WITH IT. SOMETIMES ON LONG TRIPS, THE SEAT GETS TO MY BACK BUT SINCE I GOT MY CRASHBARS AND FOOTPEGS THAT TOOK CARE OF THAT. ALSO IT HAS AMAZING POWER FOR AN 805CC MACHINE. HANDLES INCREDIBLE. EVEN NOW AFTER THE SALE, THE PEOPLE AT THE DEALERSHIP ARE STILL TREATING ME GREAT. SO, IN CONCLUSION, FOR THE MONEY, YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT AN M50 BOULEVARD. MIKE AMOS Show less

This was my first brand new bike I have ever purchased. It was intended to be used primarily for commuting to down-town MPLS from St. Paul's Eastside. It has since turned into the ultimate cruiser. Overall, the bike is reliable, has great performance for 805cc of displacement, built sturdy yet nimble in corners and is comfortable, but I do want to put a custom seat on it sometime in the near future. Show less

I bought this bike new July 2006 and already have 7,000 miles. Got it to save gas. I commute 60 miles one way, Dayton to Cincinnati. I ride every day it doesn't rain, down to 25 degrees. Bike has been very nimble and responsive. Very comfortable. Lots of people think it's custom with the all black color scheme. Best money I've EVER spent! Show less