| Attribute | Suzuki Boulevard C50T 2012 × | Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS 2010 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2010 |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Suzuki Boulevard C50T | Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS |
| Category | Touring | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Engine details | 45-degree V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 805 | 645 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | - |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.4 | 62.6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | Dual spark plugs on each cylinder for better combustion and lower emissions | - |
| Ignition | Electronic | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Clutch | Hydraulic clutch | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chromed and staggered dual exhaust designed for a deep rumbling sound | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks with polished aluminum sliders and polished stainless steel stanchion-tube covers | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 180 | - |
| Frame type | Cradle-type steel | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 150/70-R17 |
| Seat | Studded seats, plus matching touring-style backrest with unique pivoting backrest pad for increased passenger comfort | - |
| Wheels | Traditional spoke wheels. White-wall tires | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Carrying capacity | Large capacity, textured leather saddle bags with Boulevard emblems and convenient twist-lock fasteners | - |
| Light | Powerful multi-reflector headlight | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,655 | 1,555 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 295 | 220 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,500 | 2,290 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 820 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 165 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.5 | 22 |