I just purchased a Suzuki TU250 and find it to be an enormously fun ride.
I'm a new rider and started on a Kawasaki Vulcan 500, something which many websites tout as perfect for beginners. We'll, for me it ain't so. The Vulcan is heavy (470 lbs. compared to 320-ish for MSF bikes and 380 or so for a Suzuki S40), ponderous, slow handling, rough, has an uneven delivery of power over the revs, and has a less than communicative clutch. A great bike, I'm sure, but not fun at all for a beginner. Rather than looking forward to riding, I'd look at it and think, 'Aw, nuts...'
The Suzuki TU250 has a 'standard' riding position which I find far more natural than the 'cruiser' position; having the pegs directly under you gives a better, more natural balance. The clutch is sweet, the seat comfortable, the power delivery even across the revs, the shifter is crisp, the ride smooth, and the handling responsive and easy to control.
Since I'm in the break in period I can not comment on ultimate speed or use on the interstate, but I suspect I'll be able to keep up with my friends on their Boulevard C50's and H-D's well enough as long as we're staying within the legal speed limits.
I can not recommend the Suzuki highly enough. This is one fun little bike and a joy to ride. Thank you, Suzuki, for making it!
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