Comparison of Suzuki Boulevard M50 2011 and Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special Edition 2010

Attribute	Suzuki Boulevard M50 2011 ×	Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special Edition 2010 ×
General
Production from (year)	2011	2010
Make	Suzuki	Suzuki
Model	Suzuki Boulevard M50	Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special Edition
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Fuel system	Injection. 32-bit ECM control of ignition timing. Multi-hole-type injectors.	Injection
Engine details	45-degree V-twin	-
Displacement (cm³)	805	805
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)
Bore (mm)	83	83
Stroke (mm)	74.4	74.4
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Overhead Cams (OHC)	Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition	Electronic	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication system	Wet sump	-
Compression	9.4:1	9.4:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped	Link 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-M16	130/90-M16
Rear tyre	170/80-M15	170/80-M15
Other
Starter	Electric	-
Color options	black	black/white orange/black
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,655	1,655
Kerb weight (kg)	265	265
Overall length (mm)	2,395	2,395
Overall width (mm)	920	920
Seat height (mm)	700	700
Ground clearance (mm)	140	140
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	15.5	15.5