Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 2013, 2014
In 2014, Suzuki launched the Boulevard M50, a cruiser motorcycle that was often called small, but despite that, the bike proved to be a spectacular piece of engineering.
Truth was that in the world of cruisers, a bike that packed only an 805cc engine might pass as small or middleweight at best, but that didn't necessarily mean that the performance and styling were compromised.
The cruiser featured the iconic frowning headlight casing that became a trademark for the family, with the instruments and indicators separated between the tank top and the headlight nacelle, tall risers for the handlebars, and a beautifully arched fuel tank above the V-Twin engine.
In addition, for the overall classic look, the bike featured a chromed slash-cut exhaust system, a wide seat with a low seating position, cast-aluminum wheels, forward-mounted foot controls, a multi-reflector light, and a large LED taillight.
In the power department, the 2014 Suzuki Boulevard M50 featured an 805cc four-stroke V-Twin liquid-cooled engine with a Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection system that delivered smooth low-mid rpm throttle response and high torque output.
As for the power figures, the bike developed an output power of 52 hp at 6,000 rpm and 69 Nm (51 lb-ft) of torque available at 3,200 rpm. The hot, burnt gasses produced by the engine escaped through a custom-styled exhaust system designed for low-rpm power, and on the way out, it screamed with a deep rumbling V-Twin sound.
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: | 52/6000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 51/3200 lb-ft/RPM OR 69/3200 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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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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