SUZUKI Boulevard S40 (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Suzuki Boulevard S40 was a lightweight cruiser motorcycle built by the Japanese manufacturer in 2005. Before 2005, the motorcycle was manufactured in 1986 for the Japanese domestic market and sold under the LS650 Savage name.

Between 1986 and 2004, the bike was almost unchanged except for minor aesthetic changes and fitted with a five-speed manual transmission instead on a four-speed unit. In 2005, Suzuki re-branded the motorcycle under the Boulevard S40 name, retained the character of the old bike, and marketed it as an entry-level machine that was best suited for shorter riders and aimed to build a strong Boulevard family.

In 2008, Suzuki launched the Boulevard S40, a cruiser that featured a shot of the advanced Suzuki technology added to its timeless design, resulting in an exciting performance with rock-solid reliability. With lightweight responsiveness and a dry weight of 172 kg (380 lbs), the bike delivered strong low-end and mid-range torque at every twist of the throttle.

The 2008 Suzuki Boulevard S40 had its heartbeat set by a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 31 hp at 5,400 rpm and 50 nm (37 lb-ft) of maximum torque available at 3,400 rpm.

The bike featured a classic look thanks to its low seat height with a sleek one-piece seat, custom flat handlebar, teardrop fuel tank with a flush-mounted speedometer, custom-style rear view mirrors similar to the larger Boulevard models, and polished wire-spoked wheels.