I have an 04 model, and at 5.10" it's real good to ride. Get from 55 to 66 MPG. Mine has the windshield too. That helps a lot when going over 60 MPH, also helps keep the bugs out of your face, It will keep up with the other cruisers in the mountains easy enough. You would want to stay away from the rocks & sand on curves, when using the front brake, It wan't to slide. It's rides smooth on the Hwy, but wanders at slow speed like 5 mph. It's the extended forks to thank for that. All said it's VG !
@nobonogaoda I consider a 250 a starter bike, but not this 500. The seat level would be low on both of these bikes for you and foot rests would be too close, but you could do it. I,m 5'8 and everything is perfect for me on the 500. If I were as tall as you, I would get a dual sport bike like KLR 650 with a 35" seat ht. All the cruisers have low seats and I see plenty of tall people riding them though. The low weight is important to me so I can easily walk it into my garage.
@LouieTheGamer I traded in a Suzuki 250 (2009) with under 500 miles on it. It cost me $2418 to trade up. I owned a 2007 Suzuki before that and those are great little bikes but are really winding out at 65 mph and lose power on hills. The 500 works for interstates after the break-in. I have just over 500 miles...just changed the oil, and can now crank it up to 72 according to the manual although I have already had it there for short periods of time. For me, the light weight is important.
@LouieTheGamer I traded in a Suzuki 250 (2009) with under 500 miles on it. It cost me $2418 to trade up. I owned a 2007 Suzuki before that and those are great little bikes but are really winding out at 65 mph and lose power on hills. The 500 works for interstates after the break-in. I have just over 500 miles...just changed the oil, and can now crank it up to 72 according to the manual although I have already had it there for short periods of time. My Prius and bike get the same mileage.
@LouieTheGamer I traded in a Suzuki 250 (2009) with under 500 miles on it. It cost me $2418 to trade up. I owned a 2007 Suzuki before that and those are great little bikes but are really winding out at 65 mph and lose power on hills. The 500 works for interstates after the break-in. I have just over 500 miles...just changed the oil, and can now crank it up to 72 according to the manual although I have already had it there for short periods of time. My Prius gets slightly better mileage.
45 mpg, cheap price, cheap insurance, easy maintenance, light weight, great acceleration and top end (cruises at 75-80 easily). The one bad thing is 2009 was the last year, so it may be harder to get parts in a few years...but I have a feeling they will make it again as soon as gas prices go up again and in the meantime you should be able to buy a new one cheaper if you can find one. It's fast enough that many people like me don't need or want a larger bike. Best bike I've owned so far.
I would never buy a new motorbike. Not even have money for it. After at least 5 years when the first owner failed the value-loss.:-) BTW is it not for older guys? I hesitate to buy such a bike but I'm young.
Is this bike heavy? Im a 19 year old, not very built and never had a bike big other than a 125. I will be buying one of these 1990 versions but I need to know if they are heavy or hard to handle.
@SkulledRobe about 450lb i think you can handle it i'm 5'5" 140lb and i got one for my first bike i had never rode anything else than a 50cc moped, never dropped it no worries i think its the best choice
It look like the 250 but with the extra exhaust pipe what the differents?
TheDukeofjamaica 2 months ago
I do have a open ? Does anybody know the amount of oil to refill this bike, been told 3.2 Qt's & 4.2 Qt's with a new filter ? Thank's, yl
ylism 5 months ago
I have an 04 model, and at 5.10" it's real good to ride. Get from 55 to 66 MPG. Mine has the windshield too. That helps a lot when going over 60 MPH, also helps keep the bugs out of your face, It will keep up with the other cruisers in the mountains easy enough. You would want to stay away from the rocks & sand on curves, when using the front brake, It wan't to slide. It's rides smooth on the Hwy, but wanders at slow speed like 5 mph. It's the extended forks to thank for that. All said it's VG !
ylism 6 months ago
i'm 6`5 200 pounds, is this bike comfortable for me??
dbenedettini 11 months ago
im 6'3 and 16 this be a good starter bike? my only other option is to ride my dads and its a 1500 and weighs over 900 lbs lol
nobonogaoda 1 year ago
@nobonogaoda I consider a 250 a starter bike, but not this 500. The seat level would be low on both of these bikes for you and foot rests would be too close, but you could do it. I,m 5'8 and everything is perfect for me on the 500. If I were as tall as you, I would get a dual sport bike like KLR 650 with a 35" seat ht. All the cruisers have low seats and I see plenty of tall people riding them though. The low weight is important to me so I can easily walk it into my garage.
dkw12002 1 year ago
How much did you get it for? Was it used?
LouieTheGamer 1 year ago
@LouieTheGamer I traded in a Suzuki 250 (2009) with under 500 miles on it. It cost me $2418 to trade up. I owned a 2007 Suzuki before that and those are great little bikes but are really winding out at 65 mph and lose power on hills. The 500 works for interstates after the break-in. I have just over 500 miles...just changed the oil, and can now crank it up to 72 according to the manual although I have already had it there for short periods of time. For me, the light weight is important.
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@LouieTheGamer I traded in a Suzuki 250 (2009) with under 500 miles on it. It cost me $2418 to trade up. I owned a 2007 Suzuki before that and those are great little bikes but are really winding out at 65 mph and lose power on hills. The 500 works for interstates after the break-in. I have just over 500 miles...just changed the oil, and can now crank it up to 72 according to the manual although I have already had it there for short periods of time. My Prius and bike get the same mileage.
dkw12002 1 year ago
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@LouieTheGamer I traded in a Suzuki 250 (2009) with under 500 miles on it. It cost me $2418 to trade up. I owned a 2007 Suzuki before that and those are great little bikes but are really winding out at 65 mph and lose power on hills. The 500 works for interstates after the break-in. I have just over 500 miles...just changed the oil, and can now crank it up to 72 according to the manual although I have already had it there for short periods of time. My Prius gets slightly better mileage.
dkw12002 1 year ago
45 mpg, cheap price, cheap insurance, easy maintenance, light weight, great acceleration and top end (cruises at 75-80 easily). The one bad thing is 2009 was the last year, so it may be harder to get parts in a few years...but I have a feeling they will make it again as soon as gas prices go up again and in the meantime you should be able to buy a new one cheaper if you can find one. It's fast enough that many people like me don't need or want a larger bike. Best bike I've owned so far.
dkw12002 1 year ago
I had one and quickly outgrew it. I gave it to my son and bought a 900 Custom for myself.
sleazyweaz 1 year ago
nice
Bergieberg28 1 year ago
i just got mine im only 5"3 145 lbs it rides nicely the only thing i am learning it's stoping on a uphill.
ivystick 1 year ago
hey I have a 1990 vulcan and my gas tank is only 2.3 gallon is there any way I can put the newer 4.0 galllon tanks on it?
dougjwhalen 1 year ago
I would never buy a new motorbike. Not even have money for it. After at least 5 years when the first owner failed the value-loss.:-) BTW is it not for older guys? I hesitate to buy such a bike but I'm young.
Zahal948 2 years ago
hey you think somebody who is 6'4 200lbs could ride this?
pyrodog783 2 years ago
I'm 6 and 227# and I feel comfortable but I would go to the 900 vulcan
miguelviana 2 years ago
impecable!!!
Mike31459 2 years ago
Is this bike heavy? Im a 19 year old, not very built and never had a bike big other than a 125. I will be buying one of these 1990 versions but I need to know if they are heavy or hard to handle.
Cheers
SkulledRobe 2 years ago
I'm 5'10 180 pounds with average build and have found the bike to be light and easy to handle.
LeoSeahorse 2 years ago
Hmmm that sound good. Im about 9-10stone and just over 6 foot. But thanks for clearing that up for me =)
SkulledRobe 2 years ago
@LeoSeahorse what's the mpg?
ilikesuzuki 1 month ago
@SkulledRobe about 450lb i think you can handle it i'm 5'5" 140lb and i got one for my first bike i had never rode anything else than a 50cc moped, never dropped it no worries i think its the best choice
KennyMckormickk 1 year ago
@SkulledRobe
I'm a 17 year old female and this bike is pretty darn easy to handle. Really fun to ride.
hbugw 1 year ago
@SkulledRobe its a very light bike, I'm 20 and weigh 115 and i also ride a 800 lb harley which isn't hard to handle. hope that helps.
MarshalDillonCountry 4 months ago
least expensive motorcycle in the world, its a great bike to have for the price
appanges 2 years ago
and this thing has a 6 speed transmission, correct?
creamyfilling102 2 years ago
Yes
LeoSeahorse 2 years ago
I would love to see another guitar/viola video.
Ixtapa1234 2 years ago
Yes, I've had it for about a month now...
LeoSeahorse 2 years ago
Cool bike ! Thanks for sharing ! New?
Ixtapa1234 2 years ago