I am 39 years old, 5‘ 11 and 200ish pounds and looking to buy my first motorcycle. I want a cruiser and have narrowed it down to the Suzuki c50, Yamaha Bolt, or Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Any recommendations for one over the other or am I dealing with a personal preference? The C50 was my first choice, but I am thinking the Vulcan might be the better choice due to front and rear disc brakes. Recommendations?
I think you would be happier with a Vulcan 900, you need to take the safely course for motorcycles. It will help you a lot, also will help you on insurance. riding for 49 yrs
The V-famous person (made by using Yamaha) 650 is about perfect for you. It is a cruiser that's better than a 650 most often would be. Cruisers feel exceptional sitting on them on the buyers, but you have to hold yourself towards the wind taking place the highway, which will get tiring. If you do not want a cruiser, I suggest the Suzuki 650 V-Strom. It's an journey bike. That means it could possibly go on (ordinary) paved roads and un-paved roads (aka hearth roads). It has longer/taller suspension than most different (avenue) bikes, which makes it good for tall persons. It has 'take a seat up' ergos which many people to find very cozy on lengthy rides.
Have you actually sat on one? The Yamaha Bolt is a Harley Davidson Iron 883 clone. Both are Standard, not quite a Cruiser -- have your feet more to under you instead of the foot forward position like the C50 or a V-Star. They are also about 50 pounds lighter than the cruisers. I sat on a 883 Superlow and found it physically too small -- and I am 5'9. If I were to get the Bolt I would just get the Harley Davidson The Suzuki/Yamaha/Kawasaki 800-950 are close enough to not matter. The C50 is the only one with rear drum brakes, not that it matters, still better than you will ever need. It is also the only with liquid cooling, which is better for emissions, if you care, I don't. I prefer cast wheels with tubeless tires, less troubles. You might want to check out the Triumph America, similar size and price.
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I think you would be happier with a Vulcan 900, you need to take the safely course for motorcycles. It will help you a lot, also will help you on insurance. riding for 49 yrs
The V-famous person (made by using Yamaha) 650 is about perfect for you. It is a cruiser that's better than a 650 most often would be. Cruisers feel exceptional sitting on them on the buyers, but you have to hold yourself towards the wind taking place the highway, which will get tiring. If you do not want a cruiser, I suggest the Suzuki 650 V-Strom. It's an journey bike. That means it could possibly go on (ordinary) paved roads and un-paved roads (aka hearth roads). It has longer/taller suspension than most different (avenue) bikes, which makes it good for tall persons. It has 'take a seat up' ergos which many people to find very cozy on lengthy rides.
Have you actually sat on one? The Yamaha Bolt is a Harley Davidson Iron 883 clone. Both are Standard, not quite a Cruiser -- have your feet more to under you instead of the foot forward position like the C50 or a V-Star. They are also about 50 pounds lighter than the cruisers. I sat on a 883 Superlow and found it physically too small -- and I am 5'9. If I were to get the Bolt I would just get the Harley Davidson The Suzuki/Yamaha/Kawasaki 800-950 are close enough to not matter. The C50 is the only one with rear drum brakes, not that it matters, still better than you will ever need. It is also the only with liquid cooling, which is better for emissions, if you care, I don't. I prefer cast wheels with tubeless tires, less troubles. You might want to check out the Triumph America, similar size and price.
