Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 2012, 2013
The Suzuki Boulevard M50 was introduced in 2013 by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer to reset the modern cruiser standards and introduce a new direction in the development of the segment.
The 2013 model year carried on the heritage of the initial bike and showed that a middleweight cruiser could feature excellent classic cruiser looks even dough it carried a smaller displacement engine.
In essence, the M50 model was presented as a modern cruiser that featured cutting-edge performance while retaining its classic looks with a sleek cruiser attitude. It featured a long and low double cradle frame combined with a new chromed steel tail section, while the engine also featured chrome-plated finishes to match the larger capacity Boulevards cruisers.
In the visual and comfort departments, the bike featured a pulled-back handlebar that provided a comfortable reach for the rider with a handlebar-mounted speedometer for good visibility, a wide and comfortable seat with a low seating position while the passenger seat was removable for a more bobbed appearance of the rear fender, and a large LED taillight with a clear lens for a more modern look.
As for power, the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard M50 took its thrust from an 805cc four-stroke V-Twin liquid-cooled engine that featured the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection system that provided excellent torque in the low rpm range.
The gasses were evacuated from the engine through a custom-styled chromed exhaust system designed for a deep rumbling V-Twin sound and tuned for low rpm power.
engine specs | Type: | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, OHC, 45? V-twin | Displacement: | 805 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.3x2.9 in OR 84 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.4:1 | Horsepower: | -/- KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI, Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) |
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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: | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Rear Suspension: | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Front Brake: | Single hydraulic disc | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 94.3 in OR 2395 mm | Overall Width: | 35 in OR 889 mm | Seat Height: | 27.6 in OR 701 mm | Wheelbase: | 65.2 in OR 1656 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in OR 140 mm | Weight: | 593 lbs OR 269 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.1 gallons OR 15.5 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 130/90-16M/C 67H, tubeless | Rear: | 170/80-15M/C 77H, tubeless |
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