Faults:

After a year I had to replace front brake pads. This was the only repair to date and the bike was ridden hard.

General Comments:

I love this bike. It makes riding fun. It did take me awhile to get used to the extra vibration and the seat, but after the first 1000 miles I was pretty used to it.

I wouldn't recommended it for hauling a passenger or extended trips on the Interstate highways, but for the occasional trip it is fine.

The only big down side I have found is that it is a hard bike to do repairs on yourself. It seems that you have to remove the seat and the tank to do much of anything. Even replacing the plugs are a pain because of the limited clearance. I imagine this is because it is a small frame (compared to a Harley at least), and Suzuki must have used a mobile home designer to figure out how to put everything into such a compact space.

The best part about the bike is it looks like a custom cruiser, but handles like a sport bike. Poker runs and weekend bike events are the perfect environment for this bike. It handles the twisties better than any bike I have ever owned. You can just jump on it and go. Well almost, it has carburetors and not fuel injected, so you do need to choke it and let it warm up even if it's warm out.

I have had it a bit over 100 MPH, but the stability starts to go down fast at about 80 MPH so I wouldn't recommend those speeds for long periods.

After a year of riding this bike and about 6000 miles on it, the only thing I have had to do aside from oil and filter changes and lubes is to replace the plugs. I just wanted to carry an extra set with me so I bought a set of Iridium Plugs and use the old ones as spares in my tool kit. I also had to replace the front brake pads after about 5000 miles. (yes that does take that squeal away.)

The bottom line is that the bike is fun to ride, has little problems and performs great.

Faults:

Hard starting at 40 F.

General Comments:

The S50 looks just as great as my 1986 750 Intruder did.

Love the power, acceleration, comfort, handling.

Starting problems at low temperatures. I found at 40 F the front cylinder begins to fire but will not run on one cylinder. Then the rear cylinder kicks in. It takes a few minutes to make it run smooth.

It appears the rear cylinder is a bit leaner.

Faults:

Front brake squeal seems to be the biggest problem with this bike. I have asked other dealers other than the one I bought the bike from, and seem to hear the same story.

Other than the brake squeal, the bike is great. I ride to work every chance I get, and at times just get the feeling to keep riding.

People really complement the chrome, the shiny silver paint and the clean look the bike has. I added the clear windshield for protection and the sissy bar for my wife and to give the bike an even better look.

Had the bike since late November, and almost have 2,000 miles on it now. I would most definitely buy another Suzuki.

General Comments:

Handles great, handle bars are just right, seat height is perfect for the average person, and the bike just looks fabulous.

Faults:

Front brake started making noise after about 50 miles.

On the first tank, I was getting about 50 mpg, since then I average 25 mpg.

Twice now the bike has died while riding. The electrics just vanished.

General Comments:

This bike handles very well.