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Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT - [2013]
This edition of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition and the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder has a 1786cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984]
The 2013 Boulevard - Intruder shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S and the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Boulevard - Intruder's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha V-Max 1.7 | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha V-Max 1.7 | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 408 kgs (899 lbs) this makes the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour or the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto, give or take 50kg.
The 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT - [2025]
In terms of power the 1786cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 123 bhp (91 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 118.0 lb-ft (160.0 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2023 Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead [101.6 lb-ft (137.7 Nm) @ 8200 rpm] and the 2022 Yamaha FJR 1300 20th Anniversary Edition [101.7 lb-ft (138.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1985 Honda XR 600 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT.
The 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT has a Power to weight ratio of 301.4 bhp per ton and 289.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Boulevard - Intruder competing with the 1985 Honda XR 600 R [326.2 bhp\ton] and the 1980 Kawasaki KDX 450 Single Cylinder [326.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder generating around 289.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 Kawasaki ZX-10 DOHC [313.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 1989 Kawasaki ZX-10 DOHC [313.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 12.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.5 secs, this makes the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT similar in acceleration to the 2015 Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl (12.3 secs) and the 2010 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT (12.3 secs). This Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT and the 1998 Suzuki DR 250 Djebel
When talking about the performance of the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1998 Suzuki DR 250 Djebel (0 secs) and the 2014 Kawasaki Z 800 e (0 secs).
The 2013 version of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT has a maximum speed of 110mph.
Top Speed of the 2013 Boulevard - Intruder equals the 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).
