Power Cruiser Cues Trickle Down to the 2010 Suzuki Boulevard M50
Friday June 26, 2009
Styling cues from the muscular M109R and M90 have trickled down into the just-unveiled 2010 Suzuki Boulevard M50 (click photo to enlarge), and the cruiser-- one of our Ten Great Advanced Beginner Motorcycles-- gains a whole lot of road presence.
The refreshed ride features a re-sculpted saddle that matches the new rear rear section, and the 16 inch aluminum wheels are now finished in silver. Up front, a new cowl adds substance around the headlight, while the water-cooled, fuel-injected 805cc V-twin gains a chrome-plated finish, among other changes.
There's no official price yet for the 2010 Suzuki Boulevard M50, but if it stays in line with the rest of the Suzuki lineup, anticipate a competitive MSRP.
Related:
- Ten Great First Motorcycles
- Ten Great Beginner Bikes
- Ten Advanced Beginner Motorcycles
- 2009 Suzuki M90 Review
- 2009 Suzuki M90 Photo Gallery
Photo © Suzuki; click to enlarge
Comments
I like the style of the 109’s but enough already. Is the whole suzuki line of cruizers going to look like the 109.
I think they want to make all look like the 109! Most that would purchase the M50 would be an advance beginner and they also want the bikes to look like a larger bike. I know the price is right but since I have owned and ridden many bikes with a rear drum brake I personally would not recommend any bike equiped that way to anyone except a seasoned rider. Sorry but IMHO that is a major strike against the M50 or any entry level bikes equiped that way!
+1 Zoom
The extra chrome makes it look generic, as does the new rear fender. I am not keen on the cowl in the M109 style.
My 2008 is black, and black. It has an individual style and is a great fun ride.
Sorry Suzuki stylists – this is an attempt to ‘Guild the lily’ and it’s missed the mark.