Suzuki Boulevard M50: review, history, specs

Suzuki Boulevard M50
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	Boulevard M50 Black, Boulevard M 50 Black, Boulevard M50 Limited, Boulevard M50 Special Edition, Boulevard M50 Special
Production	2005 - 2019
Class	Cruiser
Engine	v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	83.0mm x 74.4mm
Compression ratio	9.4:1
Horsepower	51.9 HP (38.7 KW) @ 6000RPM
Torque	50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 3200RPM
Fuel System	injection. suzuki dual throttle valve system
Air Filter	K&N SU-8009 `09-13
Ignition	3d-mapped digital ignition system
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension	Front: inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Rear: link style, solo shock, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes	Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire	130/90-m16
Rear Tire	170/80-m15
Wheelbase	65.16 inches (1655 mm)
Length	94.29 inches (2395 mm)
Width	35.04 inches (890 mm)
Height	44.29 inches (1125 mm)
Seat Height	27.56 inches (700 mm)
Weight	544.54 pounds (247.0 Kg) (dry), 269.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity	4.09 Gallon (15.50 Liters)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Suzuki Boulevard M50 was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 2005 and 2019. Max torque was 50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 3200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 51.9 HP (38.7 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 83.0mm bore x 74.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 805.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis

It came with a 130/90-m16 front tire and a 170/80-m15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a link style, solo shock, coil spring, oil damped. The Boulevard M50 was fitted with a 4.09 Gallon (15.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 544.54 pounds (247.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 65.16 inches (1655 mm) long.

2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50

The Boulevard M50 is an all-new model debuting as a 2005 MY and encompassing the traditional looks of old-school bobbers, Suzuki's modern technology and impeccable craftsmanship which adds a solid muscle bike vibe. You're betting on a middleweight liquid-cooled v-twin with a compact attire and a beefy front wheel which commands respect.

The pointy headlight visor adds to the aggressive looks, while the fluid lines of the fuel tank incorporate some of the instruments for a sleek look. The upswept rear fender breathes classic design cues, bit you're definitely looking at a modern bike.

2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50

Even though seeing the 2006 MY Boulevard M50 might make you believe that the M stands for "mean". However, Suzuki's M series comprises radical roadsters with aggressive, low designs and powered by liquid-cooled engines. The M50 is the smallest member of the family, but it's hard to say this from afar. The machine packs solid big bike looks, with cast wheels, aggressive stacked exhausts with a slash-cut end, a teardrop tank fluidly blending into the seat, and upside-down forks.

The bike was designed to look mean and ride hard, and this is exactly what the 2006 MY Boulevard M50 is expecting you to do... because you'll instantly look mean the moment you throw a leg over it.

2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Black

"I like any color as long as it's black," they say, and Suzuki knows a lot of people really mean it. So that's why a bike like the 2006 MY Boulevard M50 Black was delivered, showing off a shiny black livery and plenty of chrome accents for those in search of a motorcycle packing classic looks and an all-sober black trim.

This middleweight cruiser is great for both newer and more seasoned riders, as it is fairly lightweight and very maneuverable at both low and high speed. The bike can be used for commuting and longer trips as well, as it can effortlessly reach highway speeds and has enough passing power to be fun in all scenarios.

2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50

Looking for a middleweight cruiser packing seemingly infinite amounts of stylish menace all dressed in a classic vibe? The 2007 MY Boulevard M50 might be one of the top choices on your list. Low, mean and reassuring, the Boulevard M50 is a great city slicer, but it will feel just awesome on the open highway. The 805cc v-twin has plenty of grunt for fast hauls, but still provides a confident feel in all scenarios.

The new model year brings an updated speedo with an added fuel gauge and a new design for the front brake master cylinder, brake lever, clutch lever and handlebar switches.

2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Limited

The base version of the Boulevard M50 got updates for the 2007 season, so it was almost natural to see Suzuki delivering this middleweight in a limited trim, too. The special edition Boulevard M50 Limited got a metallic silver paint complemented by darker tribal accents on the tank and rear fender. On the tech specs level, the bike is unchanged from the base version.

2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50

The 2008 MY Boulevard M50 is a great choice for the newer riders who haven't built up enough confidence to get at the helm of a bigger M machine. Moderate in displacement, the Boulevard M50 is exactly the opposite when it comes to style. Basically, you're putting your money down on a bike that looks like any of its bigger siblings, but whose liquid-cooled v-twin is smaller and more manageable.

You still get a chunky front wheel, upside down forks, a neatly-shaped tank with a chrome console on it, matching the one above the headlight, plenty of chrome details and a riding stance which makes the M50 great as a city ride and suitable for longer hauls as well.

2009 Suzuki Boulevard M50

Modern middleweight cruisers are really trick machines, and the 2009 MY Boulevard M50 shows perfectly just how cool things can become. This bike blends some styling elements from its bigger siblings, but offers a more classic approach to the road game. You'll still get cast wheels and modern instrumentation, plus liquid-cooling and dual chunky slash-cut exhausts, complementing the flowing, teardrop fuel tank with a central console two beefed up wheels and a bobbed upswept tail. Power comes from the 805cc v-twin through a 5-speed tranny and a convenient maintenance-free shaft drive.

2009 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special Edition

Seeing Suzuki build up a true cult following for their special edition bikes is really awesome, because this means a very smart approach to doing business. It makes sure customers can claw machines which are aesthetically different from their base versions but which are offered with the same technical characteristics for a very affordable price. This is the case with the Boulevard M50 Special Edition, a bike which now arrives in a very trick two-tone paint to be easily recognizable. On the tech side this machine sports no difference from the standard 805 cc cruiser.

2010 Suzuki Boulevard M50

If a modern middleweight cruiser is what you're looking for, the 2010 MY Boulevard M50 should definitely be on the "bikes to check out" list. This beast is powered by the proven liquid-cooled 805cc v-twin, and has the same shaft-operated transmission, sporting pretty much the same ergonomics as the C50 model, but the overall attire is much different. the Boulevard M50 is a mean-looking roadster with cast wheels, the iconic Suzuki frowning headlight, and sport-inspired USD forks.

The C series are built for showing off, the M bikes are build for scorching the asphalt and it's hard to mistake the Boulevard M50 for a tamed, lazy bike. If modern-looks muscle is your thing, then the M50 may be one of the top choices in the middleweight segment.

2011 Suzuki Boulevard M50

If it's a Boulevard and has the M badge, you're in for aggressive styling. The 2011 MY Boulevard M50 sports the modern "frowning" headlight nacelle, probably one of the most recognizable sigantures in the whole cruiser world. The M50 is a middleweight cruiser but it proudly shows off a lot of elements inspired from the bigger machines.

This liquid-cooled v-twin machine also comes with a shaft final drive and precise fuel injection for a crisp, confident feel in the saddle. Instruments are split in two, part on the top yoke and part on the tank top, for an even more modern look. Add in cast wheels, upside down forks and rich chrome accents and you'll understand why M stands for both Muscle and Modern.

2012 Suzuki Boulevard M50

The stylish looks of the 2012 MY Boulevard M50 tell the story of how cool Suzuki can be at mixing classic looks with modern lines. A cruiser with a low and lean riding position, the Boulevard M50 oozes modern cues, and the clean, tidy looks are only one ticked check box. If you want a modern cruiser, the Boulevard M50 delivers: upside down forks, aggressive cast wheels, beefy slash-cut exhausts, chrome in all the right places and a compact build made to provide great handling in the city, too.

Before you jump over to the big-bore machines, take the Boulevard M50 for a spin and you will certainly be amazed by its smooth riding style and middleweight practicality.

2013 Suzuki Boulevard M50

The Boulevard M50 was introduced to reset the modern cruiser standards and introduce a new direction in the development of the segment. The 2013 model year carries on the heritage of the initial bike and shows that middleweight cruisers can indeed boast looks to die for, with huge displacement being no longer the main concern.

The distinctive frowning front cowl was of course retained as it is the trademark design cue for this bike. Seeing it will tell you that you're in for quite a blast in the saddle of the 2013 MY Boulevard M50, enjoying the 805cc liquid-cooled v-twin engine, its nervous 5-speed transmission and hassle-free shaft final drive.

2014 Suzuki Boulevard M50

In spite of being often called "small", the 2014 MY Boulevard M50 is a spectacular piece of engineering. Truth is that in the world of cruisers, a bike packing only 805cc of displacement might pass as small, or middleweight at best, but this doesn't necessarily mean that performance or styling are compromised. A quick look at the 2014 MY Boulevard M50 will convince you that Suzuki is not cutting corners.

This cruiser boasts the iconic frowning headlight casing that's become a trademark of the family, with the instruments and indicators separated between the tank top and the headlight nacelle, tall risers for the handlebars and an beautifully arched fuel tank above the v-twin power plant. Chromed slash-cut exhausts. a low, wide seat, modern cast wheels and upside-down forks and plenty of reassuring grunt are also stock.

2015 Suzuki Boulevard M50

The Boulevard M50 stands proud as a modern interpretation for the cruiser concept, boasting redesigned ideas of the past and taking engine efficiency and handling to the next level. Small, judging by cruiser standards, the Boulevard M50 packs plenty of punch to offer a thrilling ride, while being still non-intimidating even for riders with limited experience.

With the signature frowning headlight cowl and beefy front tire, the 2015 MY Boulevard M50 is a glorious machine both those in search of a moderate-displacement bike, or for those not confident enough in their own skills, and who would rather a smaller bike first.