Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 2007, 2008
The Boulevard C109R was a bike introduced in 2008 by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer as a V-Twin engined cruise, while at the same time the model was sold in Europe under a different name, such as the Intruder C1800R.
The 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C109R was the classic interpretation of the M109R that featured modern lines and came with more retro-styled elements such as a different set of wheels, a more rounded fuel tank, a round chromed headlight, and deeper fenders.
With its own identity established, the bike featured pulled-back handlebars and forward-mounted floorboards that provided a spacious riding position complemented by the slash-cut exhaust system designed for a deep rumbling sound.
The key element that attracted the most on the Boulevard C109R was the same V-Twin engine with the race-derived fuel injection system used by the M109R, which provided the bike with its own power characteristics, such as more torque in the low-rpm range and powerful acceleration.
The 1,786cc four-stroke V-Twin liquid-cooled engine delivered an output power of 123 hp with a peak at 6,200 rpm and 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque available at 3,200 rpm.
For suspension, the bike packed a 49 mm fork with thick chromed covers for a stylish new look on the front and a link-type aluminum suspension on the rear that created a hardtail look.
As for braking performance, the cast-aluminum wheels were fitted with two 310 mm discs with two-piston calipers on the front and a single 274 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear.
engine specs | Type: | Liquid Cooled, V-Twin, 4 Strokes, DOHC | Displacement: | 1783 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 4.4x3.6 in OR 112 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | Horsepower: | 123/6200 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 118/3200 lb-ft/RPM OR 160/3200 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Fuel Injection |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Rear Suspension: | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring pre-load | Front Brake: | Dual hydraulic discs | Rear Brake: | Single hydraulic disc |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 101 in OR 2565 mm | Overall Width: | 38.7 in OR 983 mm | Seat Height: | 28 in OR 711 mm | Wheelbase: | 69.1 in OR 1755 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in OR 137 mm | Weight: | - | Fuel Capacity: | 5 gallons OR 18.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 150/80R16 M/C 63V | Rear: | 240/55R16 M/C 79V |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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