Suzuki Boulevard C50 SEC: review, history, specs
'Suzuki Boulevard C50 SEC' | |
Manufacturer | [[Suzuki]] |
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Production | 2009 |
Class | [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] |
Engine | four-stroke, liquid cooled, 45 degree V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC |
Bore / Stroke | 83.8mm x 83.8mm |
Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
Fuel System | EFI, Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) |
Transmission | Gear box: 5 speed, manual Final Drive: Shaft |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Rear: Link-type, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload |
Brakes | Front: Single hydraulic disc Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 130/90-16M/C 67H, tube type |
Rear Tire | 170/80-15M/C 77H, tube type |
Wheelbase | 65.2 inches (1656 mm) |
Length | 98.39 inches (2499 mm) |
Width | 37.6 inches (955 mm) |
Seat Height | 27.6 inches (701 mm) |
Weight | 295.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki Boulevard C50 SEC was a four-stroke, liquid cooled, 45 degree V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC Cruiser motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 2009.
Engine
A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 805.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5 speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 130/90-16M/C 67H, tube type front tire and a 170/80-15M/C 77H, tube type rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single hydraulic disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Link-type, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload. The wheelbase was 65.2 inches (1656 mm) long.
2009 Suzuki Boulevard C50 SEC
The 2009 MY Boulevard C50 SEC builds on the Special Edition C50 and adds some touring amenities in the shape of the removable windshield, passenger backrest and leather saddlebags. The bike retains all the changes for the current model year, which include redesigned fenders and speedometer, plus a new LED tail light.
Of course, the two-tone/pinstripe color schemes have been retained, as well as the lush chrome details which make this middleweight cruiser a head-turner.