| Attribute | Suzuki Boulevard S83 2008 × | Zero Engineering Type 8 2016 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2016 |
| Make | Suzuki | Zero Engineering |
| Model | Suzuki Boulevard S83 | Zero Engineering Type 8 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Front: Mikuni BDS36 Rear: Mikuni BS36 | Carburettor. Injection variant sold Japan. |
| Engine details | - | Harley-Davidson engine |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1360.2 | 1,202 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | - |
| Bore (mm) | 94 | 92 |
| Stroke (mm) | 98 | 114.3 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital/transistorized | Microtech ECU |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump | - |
| Compression | 9.3:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Springer fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Front tyre | 110/90-H19 | 4.50-18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-M15 | 4.50-18 |
| Seat | - | Solo seat |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,620 | 1,600 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 243 | 220 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,145 | 1,150 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,335 | 2,280 |
| Overall width (mm) | 765 | 760 |
| Seat height (mm) | 740 | 680 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 150 | 100 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13 | 7 |