| Attribute | Honda VT750C Shadow 2012 × | Suzuki Boulevard C50 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2009 |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Honda VT750C Shadow | Suzuki Boulevard C50 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 745 | 805 |
| Cooling system | - | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 64 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 79 | 74.4 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Driveline | Enclosed Shaft | - |
| Ignition | Fully transistorised electronic | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc. hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, ABS and sintered metal pads | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, ABS and sintered metal pads | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 276 | - |
| Frame type | - | Double-cradle steel |
| Front tyre | 120/90-17 | 130/90-M16 |
| Rear tyre | 160/80-15 | 170/80-M15 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,640 | 1,655 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 282 | 277 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,110 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,510 | 2,500 |
| Overall width (mm) | 920 | 955 |
| Seat height (mm) | 658 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 131 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.6 | 15.5 |