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#11 Unread post by jonnythan »

Well, the 883 Custom has a larger tank than the V-Star custom. The tank on the regular 883 is very small.

Go sit on the bikes and see what you like more.
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#12 Unread post by koji52 »

If you get an 883c, the tank is 4.5 gallons and will definately last over 150 miles without hitting reserve (other 883 bikes are 3.3 gallons). I get about 60 miles to the gallon on the thing and have never filled up more than about 3.5 gallons at the station so I think even the 3.3 gallon xl models might have a range of 150 miles if you run it into reserve.

Riding long distances on the stock seat definately is not fun, but if you get a good aftermarket seat, you'll be fine.
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#13 Unread post by AZRider »

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Id say you should buy the Kawi.
The engine in the vulcan 500 is the same engine as in the ninja 500. My guess is it will be faster than the baby twins.
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#14 Unread post by jonnythan »

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Id say you should buy the Kawi.
The engine in the vulcan 500 is the same engine as in the ninja 500. My guess is it will be faster than the baby twins.
Speed is what every new rider needs!

Cause 100 mph on the, uh, "baby twins" isn't fast enough.
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Id say you should buy the Kawi.
The engine in the vulcan 500 is the same engine as in the ninja 500. My guess is it will be faster than the baby twins.
Speed is what every new rider needs!

Cause 100 mph on the, uh, "baby twins" isn't fast enough.
100 mph is going to get a new rider in as much trouble on a 500 as on an 800. Quit talking crazy.
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#16 Unread post by storysunfolding »

hey guys- the additional back and forth isn't going to make your opinion any more useful. The guys trying to decide on a bike, either be helpful or don't post.
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#17 Unread post by Wrider »

Well my first bike was the 01 equivalent to the C50, which is heavier than the S50, but has the same power. Personally I'd take the S50 out of that lineup because for one, it has less weight than some of the other ones there, it's shaft drive, I'll guarantee it'll outaccelerate the 883 plus it's liquid cooled which is nice on hot days when you're stuck in traffic!
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#18 Unread post by paul246 »

The Vulcan 500 was rated quite highly for its price range on this site.

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#19 Unread post by Pittance »

Wrider wrote:Well my first bike was the 01 equivalent to the C50, which is heavier than the S50, but has the same power. Personally I'd take the S50 out of that lineup because for one, it has less weight than some of the other ones there, it's shaft drive, I'll guarantee it'll outaccelerate the 883 plus it's liquid cooled which is nice on hot days when you're stuck in traffic!
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Wait, so you are saying the S50 should be removed because its lighter, faster, and liquid cooled. How is this bad for a beginner? The faster I see being a problem, but on an 800 cruiser selection, wouldnt the power bang for the buck be good? Or is it too powerful for a newbie compared to the other 800s? Also, how does shaft drive stack up? Ive heard belt is almost maintenance free, but it does have that huge metal container on the left side that looks ugly and cumbersome. :P
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#20 Unread post by koji52 »

I think he's saying that he'd take the S50 over the other ones.
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