I'm 6'1 and 225 lbs and a responsible person; however, I've never rode a street bike.  Is the Suzuki Boulevader C50T too much bike for me as a learner?  From the research I've done everyone says get a 250cc - 500cc bike.  Please advise.    

I'm back riding again after about a 20 year hiatus.  I bought the c-50 T about a month ago.  I'm 5'8" and about 220.  I use it to commute 2-3 days a week and for day trips on the weekend.  I'd like to get into more riding with it.  I have about 1300 miles on it.

I was hesitant at first but the bike is extremely maneuverable.  It looks big, but it's not.  It actually feels a little light at highway speeds.  I've never had any problems changing positions in turns no matter what speed.  It's powerful enough for my wife and I to climb up the Sierra passes (9,000 feet) with enough power to pass when needed without having to down shift.  The problem I have is that I drag the floorboards on some turns.  It happened once on Highway 49 and once on 120 climbing into Yosemite.  It's happened on a few city streets as well.  That buzz feeling in my foot really slows me down.

I wouldn't go with a lesser bike because you will want a new one inside of a month.  You won't have any problems with it.  It's perfect for me, although I dream of a bigger bike like a Nomad.  

Thanks for the reply.  As for a Nomad I may be in luck 'cause my Dad is selling his seeing he just bought a Harley.