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Anyones thoughts or opinions on these Cruisers

I have it narrowed down to these 4, I intend to try all 4 out bit I was wondering if anyone has a opinion ( good or bad about these bikes ).

Or is there a obvious choice between the 4 that I don't know.

YAMAHA Vstar 650
SUZUKI M50
SUZUKI C50
HONDA V75O

I own an M50 and I love it!
The best bike out there is the one that fits you the best. Sit on them, ride them if you can. Get the dealer to hold up the bike so you can get your riding position. Sit on them a few times, I made the rounds a couple of times.
I waivered between the V-Star and the M50, both fit me, but in the end the styling of the M50 worked best for me. I like the yellow.

Have fun shopping!

I was looking at the Shadow 750 and then started checking out the M50. I really like the styling on the M50. I picked up a used '06 M50 and have been very happy with it.

I have a c50 and absolutely LOVE it!

The basic differences on the C50 and M50 are spokes or no spokes, and a few minor other changes such as the rear fender.

I went with the M50 because I hate the idea of polishing all those spokes.

Of those bikes, both the Suzuki's are now fuel injected, the Honda isn't, and I don't know about the Yamaha. Fuel injected will give you better fuel economy, thus even with 50cc's more displacement, the Suzuki's advertise better fuel ecomony than the Honda.

Those are all decent bikes. I'd go for the M50, but just because I think it's spiffy looking. And spiffy is important

Really, the only negative I've ever heard about the Vstar is the narrow friction zone, and that's something you' get used to. Haven't really heard anything bad about the other bikes either. I prefer furl injection, which would put the Suzukis at the head of the list for me, but it really does boil down to personal preference.

Before I bought my V-star 1300 I rented a 650 a couple of times and it felt great.

My 1300 doesn't have the narrow friction zone problem, however the 650 I rented did. I didn't know that was a problem with all v-star 650. Thought it was an isolated problem. Anyhoo... I got use to it on the first day I rented it.

the narrow friction zone problem

Yaaay! It's not just me! On the plus side, though, it has a very soft clutch, so I don't have to wear my hand out on the lever--just a little flick and it's done. Yamaha 650 is air-cooled, btw.

They are all smooth, sturdy bikes from everything I've read or heard. I've sat on all of them, but only ridden the Vstar. If the Honda is the one I'm thinking of, the air filter was in the way of my right knee. Same for my husband. He likes the M50, although we haven't gotten it yet. Not only did it fit him best (something about the shifter), but it has the speedometer up where he can find it without dropping his head. Whereas for me, the Vstar 650 was like a comfy slipper. I could flat-foot it, reach everything easily, even lean it from a standstill. (Mind you, I've dropped it 5-6 times since then. Learning curve . . . )

Seriously, it depends on how they fit you in terms of comfort and weight. For me, the Suzukis are all too wide at the gas tank, and as a newb, they felt like they had too much front end--like the prow of a boat or something.

Follow your gut. (Not your ego, your gut instinct. Ego would have put me on the really pretty, expensive, heavy, brand spanking new pink Sportster 1200L. )

For Suzuki which is narrow and nimble, bu with the same power, you could try S50.

K

For Suzuki which is narrow and nimble, bu with the same power, you could try S50.

Itty-bitty gas tank, though.