SUZUKI Boulevard S40 (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Suzuki Boulevard S40, a nifty middleweight cruiser built to deliver joy and fun.

Simple, purist, and non-intimidating, the bike was a great choice for people who wanted to take a step further from the entry-level small-displacement motorcycles and were eyeing classic-look motorcycles.

The 2010 Suzuki Boulevard S40 maintained the design inspired by the '50s and '60s thumpers and was a particularly interesting presence as a single-cylinder chopper that offered an optimal blend of low-mid range torque in a reliable design.

The bike rolled out from the factory on a set of polished wire-spoked wheels that offered a classic look like the larger cruiser models, with a raked-out fork that featured a polishhed upper bracket for an attractive and durable finish.

In addition, the model featured a one-piece sleek saddle with a low seating position great for smaller or entry-level riders, a custom flat handlebar design that provided a clean, sporty appearance with custom-style rear view mirrors similar to the larger Boulevard models, and a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with flush-mounted speedometer.

In the power department, the S40 model came with a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine that was brought to life by an electric starter with automatic decompression and developed an output power of 31 hp with a peak at 5,400 rpm and 50 Nm (37lb-ft) of torque available at 3,400 rpm. Attached to the engine, a five-speed manual transmission featured a low-maintenance belt drive system that was quiet, durable, and simple to adjust and clean.