Comparison of Suzuki B-King 2008 and Suzuki Boulevard S83 2006

Attribute	Suzuki Boulevard S83 2006 ×	Suzuki B-King 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)	2006	2008
Make	Suzuki	Suzuki
Model	Suzuki Boulevard S83	Suzuki B-King
Category	Custom / cruiser	Allround
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel system	Carburettor. Front: Mikuni	Injection
Displacement (cm³)	1360.2	1,340
Cooling system	Oil & air	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Chain
Bore (mm)	94	81
Stroke (mm)	98	65
Gearbox	5-speed	6-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition	Digital/transistorized	Digital/Transistorized
Lubrication system	Wet Sump	Wet sump
Compression	9.3:1	12.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable compression damping
Rear suspension	Twin shock, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload	Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping
Front brakes	Single disc	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Front tyre	110/90-H19	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre	170/80-M15	200/50-ZR17
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	black red	black/matte black gray/silver
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,620	1,525
Dry weight (kg)	243	235
Overall height (mm)	1,145	1,085
Overall length (mm)	2,335	2,220
Overall width (mm)	765	800
Seat height (mm)	740	805
Ground clearance (mm)	150	120
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	13	16.5