What are your thoughts on the C50?  I'm thinking of letting my wife ride my S40 and getting me a C50.. there is one for sale around here.. just seeing what are some big differences (aside from the weight and cc of course).

Believe they are Fuel Injected and liquid cooled?

Other than they are electrical nightmares when something goes wrong, they are okay bikes. Typical Suzuki build quality, so the seat is terrible, the brakes are atrocious, and the fuel economy is livable (Harley Big Twins do better) at best.

They are a lot better than their parent bike, they evolved from the 800 Intruder, which was the biggest piece of crap Japanese cartoon V-twin ever foisted off on an unsuspecting buying public...

If it looks fine and it fits, give it a try. I would have pulled the trigger on a left over light blue and white C50T about 4 years ago if I'd had the ready cash.

ylwf3vr wrote on 09/12/13 at 09:14:57:


I transitioned from a 2007 S40 to a 2007 C50 this spring. All years are liquid cooled. The 2005 and later are fuel injected and have floor boards instead of pegs and a heel/toe shifter. The best thing about the C50 and M50 is that you get a lot of bike for the bucks. Low mileage deals are out there so be patient. Tons of aftermarket parts and accessories are available compared to the S40.

The C50 feels very light on its feet and seems more nimble to me than the S40. The wider bars and a rear suspension that actually works help a lot. I am getting about 48MPG and can sneak into the low 50's if I putt along. Oh, and the 4.1 gallon tank with a fuel gauge is appreciated. There is plenty of power for solo and 2-up riding. It does run out of zip after about 70mph and you end up looking for a sixth gear. But. unless you are looking for a Interstate cruiser, you will be fine. I had no issues solo with luggage keeping up with the Interstate traffic.

Check out their forum www.volusiariders.com. There are several former Savage owners over there. There does not seem to be a history of any fuel injector or electrical issues. The bike seems to be pretty solid. Valve adjustment is best left for patient people and the drive shaft lubrication (not a straight line, kids) needs to be checked.

I put 5,000 miles on the S40 last year and 4,000 on the C50 so far. I have taken both on extended trips. Although I miss the S40, I strongly prefer the C50.

Keep us posted

Here is a pic.. seems like the later model..?

Blinky-FSO wrote on 09/12/13 at 12:46:00:


Thanks again!  Looking good!

Yeah I won't be able to work on that myself.  I'll have a local mechanic check it out.  

Lol yea not much of interstate riding here.. I just use it for going back and forth to work (espeically with gas prices here at 4.25 for regular..).  S40 is getting me back and forth without issues but my wife wants to start riding.. figures lol

I'll check out the other forum.. thanks!

I love my 2009 C50. I got it as a leftover. The salesman said he had a few of them in the warehouse still in the crate. Sold it to me for $5000. Since I got it I've added a set of cobra pipes, mustang seat with cobra backrest and luggage rack, saddlemen hard leather bags, and windshield.
I kept the S40 for two summers after I bought the C50 but I didn't use it enough to hang on to it. Now I only have the C50 and it get plenty of use. About 52 mpg putting around town. Check to see if the local Suzuki dealer has any leftovers. +1 on volusiariders.com


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ylwf3vr wrote on 09/12/13 at 15:22:23:

Factory spec turning radius for the S40 is 2.6m. The C50 spec is 3.0m. If you get a chance to ride the C50, you will be pleased how nimble it feels.

Keep us posted

I have put about 15000 miles on my injected 08 since I got it. As far as gas mileage goes, If I am out by myself I get 40 to 45. If the wife is riding with me (she has the s40 now) then i get 50.