| Attribute | Suzuki Boulevard S83 2005 × | Suzuki B-King 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 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 | 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 |
| Lubrication system | - | 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 |
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| 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 |