C50

[busabutter]

I was looking and looking at the M109. Nice unique looking bike. Like everything about it and it would match my Busa. ( white ) But the price. $14+OTD.

Don't really want to fork over that much just yet. Then I see this cruiser looks like all the other cruisers out on the market and thought that's gotta be one of those big ones, probably $10k +. Then I look at the price tag. Woah. $6899. Half the cost of the M109. This thing is big. It doesn't look like a typical 800 cruiser. Got me thinking maybe I should go with this and it won't bother me too much about $$$ that I have spent.

But then I also see a SV650 in a candy red. Small but streetfighter, which I have been wanting and waiting for the kawi Z1000 but I think I'll have better luck spotting Rene Rouso. $5999 Woah. Way less than a Z1000.

Can't decide I've weighed options and differences. Still can't decide. Anyone have experience with either of these 2 bikes?

 

[Revvv]

The 109 is expensive, but you won't regret it. The power is unlike anything in cruiser form built today.

 

[busabutter]

Well it would go with the big bad boy theme.

 

[Vic_E55_2001]

You can find 2006 model for about $10.500 OTD

 

[busabutter]

I bet you can but not in my area. I heard that they are supose to come out with a classic model of the 109. C109?

 

[busabutter]

I may just go with the M109 that way I won't want to upgrade.

 

[hydrabusa]

Buying tips here...(usually goes to everyone...) would you buy something less than that you've always wanted? just because, lil cheaper...(other than the cost, you like em but not much...) then you are in the bigger hole, than before...down the road, about 6 months to a not even a year later? you start lookin at somethin different...I bet.
And its the same difference if you pay more for it? you will get more money later when you sell em...
My Philosophy is "YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE." so, don't settle for less...

 

[bitabur]

I'd recommend you look at other makes if you haven't already.  My favorite cruiser right now is probably the kawi vulcan 1600 mean streak in this limited color:

MSRP is about 1500 less than the M109.

 

[SpeedAdict]

The yamaha V star 1100 is around 6800 out the door. I love those. But I do know how you feel about that SV my brother in law is buying one and all this looking with him makes me wish I could buy another bike.

 

[GMbusa]

That mean streak limited is horrible looking in person. Flat black with gloss black and a red frame? Puff and pass my friends, puff and pass.

 

[bitabur]

I liked it in person. The flat colors looked cool, kinda different for a cruiser (not covered in chrome, which has never been my taste), I don't remember much if any gloss on it.

 

[dadofthree]

Alrighty then

 

[speed750]

I've ridden a SV650, it's a nice bike but the lack of power is a deal breaker. Any and every inline 4 600cc bike will walk away from the SV.

 

[rc51ny]

(hydrabusa @ Mar. 29 2007,06:13) Buying tips here...(usually goes to everyone...) would you buy something less than that you've always wanted? just because, lil cheaper...(other than the cost, you like em but not much...) then you are in the bigger hole, than before...down the road, about 6 months to a not even a year later? you start lookin at somethin different...I bet.
And its the same difference if you pay more for it? you will get more money later when you sell em...
My Philosophy is "YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE." so, don't settle for less...

You are absolutely correct. I always do this--buy something that's only half of what I really want because it's cheaper. Then in a few months I really regret it and wind up hating the thing. Save up a little more and get the real thing.

 

[fsusux]

Don't go with the C50. My brother in law has one and regrets not going with the C90. The C90 is a more powerful bike for not a lot more money.

 

[Tango1300]

The Mean streak is the same bike as the Suzuki Marauder.  I have a BRAND NEW 2004 model that was found in a lost crate while we moving buildings.  It is Gloss black all around and phenominal!  Comes with the BUSA brakes up front too!

If you still want a C50, I have two and can let it go for a lot less than $6999 that you were quoted.  The Marauder you can have for $10K.

Just let me know...

 

[BigBSBusa]

Nothing wrong with the Volusia (C50), but you may find it hard to make the transition b/w it and the Busa. I bought one for that sort of alter ego thing and it didn't work out for me. Like others have said though, get what you want because you won't be happy otherwise and waste a lot of unnecessary money.

 

[Tango1300]

I really have to agree with the above statement. Coming from a Busa... you are not going to be happy. If you really want a cruiser without spending a fortune, maybe you should look at a S83.

 

[PUNN1025]

WHAT ABOUT THE VICTORY BIKES, I ACTUALLY ALMOST BROUGHT ONE BEFORE THE BUSA

 

[GMbusa]

I didn't mind the black paint of the mean streak limited, it was everything else that f'ed up the look. All the parts that were chrome Kawi powdercoated them gloss black, not a good job either. Then you have the red frame. Something with that doesn't work, maybe the hue or something. I've seen other bikes pull of this look but Kawi screwed the pooch on this one.