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Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT SE - [2009]
This edition of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT SE is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade C-ABS and the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Performance Edition.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 2009 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 SE 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 2009 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 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 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 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged [101.2 lb-ft (137.2 Nm) @ 9500 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 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT SE.
The 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT SE 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 2009 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 SE similar in acceleration to the 2015 Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl (12.3 secs) and the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT (12.3 secs). This Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT SE 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 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT SE and the 2016 Yamaha MT-07 Tracer 700
When talking about the performance of the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT SE 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 2016 Yamaha MT-07 Tracer 700 (0 secs) and the 2003 Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan (0 secs).
The 2009 version of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT SE has a maximum speed of 110mph.
Top Speed of the 2009 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 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT SE then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).
Kawasaki GPX 600 R Ninja
Engine Capacity: 598 cc
Top Speed: 141 mph
Quarter Mile: 12.1 secs @ 114 mph
