Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 - [2013] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.

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Performance Review: Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 - [2013]

Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 - [2013]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

Edition: Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50
Year: 2013 | Type: Cruiser
Engine: 805 cc (49.1 ci) 8 Valve
Engine Type: Horizontal In-Line | Cylinders: 2
Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: SOHC
Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: 5 speed / Manual
Drive: Shaft
Wet Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
Dry Weight: 246 kgs (542 lbs)
Power: 52 bhp (38 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 50.8 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 3200 rpm
BHP Per Ton: 195.4 bhp
Torque Per Ton: 191.3 lb-ft
0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 18.9 secs
0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 19.3 secs
Top Speed: 85 mph (136.7 kph)
1/4 Mile (Est.): 0 secs @ 0 mph
Frame: Steel

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Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 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 805cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984] image

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 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S | 1984cc.1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk | 1982cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.

Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2025] image

The 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2025]

In terms of power the 805cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 52 bhp (38 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].

The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 50.8 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].

Power to Weight:

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 Kawasaki Z 450 LTD has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50.

The 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 has a Power to weight ratio of 195.4 bhp per ton and 191.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Boulevard - Intruder competing with the 1985 Kawasaki Z 450 LTD [220.4 bhp\ton] and the 1980 Kawasaki Z 440 H [220.4 bhp\ton].

Power to Weight(cont.):

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 191.3 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 1983 Honda VT 750 C Shadow [216.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1986 Honda VT 750 C Shadow [216.3 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 18.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 19.3 secs, this makes the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 similar in acceleration to the 2014 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 BOSS (18.9 secs) and the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 SE (18.9 secs). This Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 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).

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Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 and the 2010 Yamaha XP 500 T-Max Limited Edition

When talking about the performance of the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 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 2010 Yamaha XP 500 T-Max Limited Edition (0 secs) and the 2011 Yamaha WR 125 X (0 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2013 version of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 has a maximum speed of 85mph.

Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom - [2018] image

Top Speed of the 2013 Boulevard - Intruder equals the 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom

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 50 then how about a 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph) and the 2016 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph).