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Make Model |
Suzuki Boulevard M50 |
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Year |
2005-06 |
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Engine |
Liquid cooled four stroke, 45° V-Twin |
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Capacity |
805cc / 50 cubic inch |
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Bore x Stroke |
83 x 74.4 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
10.0:1 |
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Induction |
Mikuni BDSR34 |
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Ignition /
Starting |
Electronic / electric |
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Max Power |
50 hp 36.5 KW @ 6500 |
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Max Torque |
65 Nm @ 5000 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
5 Speed / Shaft |
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Front Suspension |
Inverted, telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
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Rear Suspension |
Link-type, oil damped, 7-way adjustable
spring preload |
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Front Brakes |
Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
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Rear Brakes |
Drum |
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Front Tyre |
130/90-16 |
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Rear Tyre |
170/80-15 |
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Seat Height |
700 mm |
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Dry-Weight |
245 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
15.5 Litres |
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Review |
Motorcycle-USA |
First introduced in 2005, Suzuki Boulevard M50 is the
machine to show you the way in cruising American lifestyle. The advantages
encountered on this package are simply never ending starting with its
styled, muscular look combined with performance, handling and comfort, all
offered by Suzuki technology and features.
I am happy to say that Suzuki invented 800cc cruiser V-twins
in the early 1990s when it bumped its Intruder 750 to 805cc. And Suzuki has
maintained a staunch commitment to this V-twin displacement category. Suzuki
has consistently expanded and updated its 800cc offerings by adding the
Marauder in 1997, and a few years later the Volusia joined the lineup. Let’s
see how the M50 ended up on the highways.
When the Boulevard line of motorcycles was launched, president of American
Suzuki Motor Corporation Mac Kato said: “More
than a line redesign, Suzuki Boulevard represents a whole new cruiser brand
designed and manufactured exclusively for the U.S. cruising market. It is
not an exaggeration to say that this is one of the most important launches
in Suzuki’s 41 years of selling motorcycles in the U.S.” Five 2005
Suzuki Boulevard models followed in August 2004, the S40, S50, S83 and C90,
with more to come in 2005, including the signature M50 muscle machine.
Suzuki kept its promise and 2005 brought the Boulevard M50, a motorcycle
featuring aggressive lines and performance to match.
Through Extensive research of the U.S. cruiser market by Suzuki engineers,
Suzuki Boulevard M50 accommodates American cruising enthusiast’s demand for
technological innovation, riding comfort, and performance while
incorporating the Suzuki DNA. To fully capture the American cruising
lifestyle and complement its new cruiser brand, Suzuki also launched in the
same year Suzuki Boulevard Authentic Accessories, a full line of branded
accessories and apparel designed to offer maximum opportunity of
customization and freedom of individual expression.
The 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 stands for all the things previously declared
and implemented on the Boulevard line of products.
While other manufacturers have dropped in and out of the
class the M50 keeps on going and going forever. In fact, it is just now
starting to make its point.
This 800cc motorcycle entered the disputed class but it manages to stay
right in the first lane without major difficulties. Also in the first lane,
we were able to find Honda Spirit 750 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic. Both
motorcycle benefit of a satisfying amount of power and torque and they are
also comfortable and look good. So why is the M50 a class leader? Well it
simply says “bad boy” through its design and it also implements GSXR
technology for great performance and unique riding experience. A big step
forward at Suzuki’s, another big step needed to be made by the other
manufacturers.
Cruisers have always looked good but what is so special
about them, some will ask?
The first thing to strike you is its hard-tail design, which – thanks to and
advanced rear suspension system – provides a comfortable and responsive
ride. Of course, the muscle styling cues don’t end there. Check out its
pullback bars, contoured saddle, sculpted rear fender and eye-catching
slash-cut chrome mufflers.
The bodywork’s lines and features are amplified by the appropriate paintjobs
available for the 2008 model: gray and yellow, black and silver, or simple
black.
Are you now convinced what attracts people right from the start and never
lets them go?