Suzuki Boulevard S50
The Suzuki Boulevard S50 is a motorcycle manufactured by Suzuki and released in 2005 and production stopped in 2009. It features an 805 cc v-twin engine with four valves per cylinder. It was formerly named the Intruder 1985 - 1991 VS 700 (USA), 1985 VS 750 (worldwide) and VS 800 (1992 - 2004).
| Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 50 cubic inch, four-stroke, liquid cooled, 45 degree V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC |
| Bore / stroke | 83.0 x 74.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Ignition type | Digital/transistorized |
| Transmission | 5-speed, shaft drive |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Rear: Swingarm, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Brakes | Front: Single hydraulic disc Rear: Single drum |
| Tires | Front: 100/90-19 57H Rear: 140/90-15 M/C-70H |
| Wheelbase | 1560 mm (61.4 in.) |
| Dimensions | L: 2250 mm (88.6 in.) W: 765 mm (30.1 in.) H: 1125 mm (44.3 in.) |
| Seat height | 700 mm (27.6 in.) |
| Weight | 201 kg (443 lb.) CA model: 202 kg (445 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal) CA model: 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal) |
Specification
The Boulevard S50's engine is carbureted by a Mikuni BDS36 in the front, and a Mikuni BS36 in the rear, and features wet sump lubrication. It has a ground clearance of 125 mm (4.9 in), and comes in many colours depending upon the model year & country of sale.
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
liquid-cooled 45-degree tandem V-twin
SOHC; 2 intake, 2 exhaust valves; operated by rockers, threaded adjusters
Displacement, bore x stroke: 805cc, 83 x 74.4mm
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Carburetion: 2, 36mm Mikuni CV
Lubrication: wet sump, 3.5 qt., spin-on filter
Minimum fuel grade: 87 octane
Transmission: wet multiplate clutch; 5 speeds
Final drive: shaft, 3.2:1
CHASSIS
Wet weight: 477 lb., 52% rear wheel
GVWR: 950 lb.
Wheelbase: 61.4 in.
Overall length: 88.8 in.
Rake/trail: 33.25 degrees / 5.71 in.
Seat height: 27.6 in.
** wire-spoke; 21 x 2.15 front, 15 x 3.00 rear** 1989 -1999
**Front tire: 80/90-21 tube-type** 1989 -1999
Front tire: 100/90/19 tube-type 1985 - 1988 & 2000 - 2009
Rear tire: 140/90-15 tube-type
Front brake: double-action caliper, 11.6-in. disc
Rear brake: drum, rod-operated
Front suspension: 39mm stanchions, 5.1 in, travel
Rear suspension: dual dampers, 3.5 in. travel, adjustment for preload
Fuel capacity: 3.2 gal., Calif. 2.9 gal. (.8 gal reserve)
Inseam equivalent: 31.5 in.
ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION
Charging output: 252 watts
Battery: 12v, 16AH
Lighting: 55/60-watt 5.7-in. headlight, position lights
Taillight: 1 bulb
Speedometer, odometer, tripmeter;
Warning lights: neutral, high beam, coolant temperature, oil pressure
PERFORMANCE
Fuel mileage: 37 to 50 mpg, 44.6 mpg average
Average range: 143 miles
RPM at 60 mph, top gear: 4080
200 yard, top-gear acceleration from 50 mph, terminal speed: 84.8 mph
Quarter-mile acceleration: 13.31 sec., 97.2 mph