| Attribute | Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special × | Suzuki Boulevard S40 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special | Suzuki Boulevard S40 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. 32-bit ECM control of ignition timing. Multi-hole-type injectors. | Carburettor. MIKUNI BS40, single |
| Engine details | 45 degree V-twin engine tuned for exceptional low rpm power and torque. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 805 | 652 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.4 | 74.4 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Belt drive |
| Ignition | - | Electronic ignition (transistorized) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Custom-styled exhaust designed for a deep rumbling sound | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Link-type rear suspension connects to a truss-style swingarm and a single shock absorber with 7-way spring preload adjustment | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 100/90-M19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 140/80-M15 |
| Seat | - | Sleek, one-piece saddle |
| Wheels | Black cast aluminum rims | Polished spoke wheels |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,655 | 1,480 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 265 | 173 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,395 | 2,180 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.5 | 10.5 |