LostArtist
Ex Member
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the S 50 is a good bike, if you are looking for a lot more power over the S 40, you won't get it from the S 50, it's ~150cc's more power but it weighs ~100 lbs more so it almost cancels out. the seating position is the same between the S 40 and S 50, so if you are comfortable with the S 40 you will feel the same on the S 50, depending on your weight I guess will depend on how much you feel the pick up speed at speed, it accelerates faster at speed at least.
If you want a bigger bike without the big bike weight try an S 83, same styling, almost exactly the same seating as a S 50 just a bit more reach for both feet and hands.
The S 50 is a bear to work on though, it has two carbs, and 2 air filters, the air filters can be a pain to get to, I want to change mine soon, and I'm kinda dreading it a bit, you have to take the carbs and tank and a bunch of stuff off to check the valves, then, well, valves are valves so there's 4 for each cylinder, with an S 83, the valves have hydraulic lifters so you don't have to worry with them.
so if you really want something different, get an S 83/intruder 1400
the handling is okay, I guess, I can't really tell you too much I do a lot of straight line cruising, no real turny roads around here so I don't have much experience knowing how turns should feel on a good handling bike.
gas mileage is 40-50 or so, and riding habits can make that vary drastically.
they are built solid, they have a 20 year production history so there are lots of books and internet resources and parts and everything isn't hard to find.
personally I wish I would have kept my S 40 and then got a S 83 or a sport bike/triumph bonneville if I found one that was a great buy.
there's not enough of a difference between the S 40 and S 50 to really justify a change and the S 40 has a lot more real customizable options and is more fun to work on. with the S 50, you get what you get, doesn't make a good bobber, no way to make it into a cafe style.
hope that helps
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