Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 - [2009] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.

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Performance Review: Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 - [2009]

Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 - [2009]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

Edition: Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50
Year: 2009 | 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: 50 bhp (37 kW) @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 47.9 lb-ft (64.9 Nm) @ 5000 rpm
BHP Per Ton: 187.9 bhp
Torque Per Ton: 180.0 lb-ft
0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 19.7 secs
0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 20.1 secs
Top Speed: 85 mph (136.7 kph)
1/4 Mile (Est.): 0 secs @ 0 mph
Frame: Steel

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Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 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 TT Tribute and the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Performance Edition.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 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 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 800 C50 in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.

The 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]

In terms of power the 805cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 50 bhp (37 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].

The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 47.9 lb-ft (64.9 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [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.

Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator - ZL 250 LX - [1987] image

The 1987 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator - ZL 250 LX has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50.

The 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 has a Power to weight ratio of 187.9 bhp per ton and 180.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 Boulevard - Intruder competing with the 1987 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator - ZL 250 LX [212.9 bhp\ton] and the 1991 Kawasaki ZL 250 LX Eliminator [212.9 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 180.0 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 1981 Yamaha XJ 750 Seca [205.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2013 Kawasaki W 800 Twin Cylinder [204.8 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 19.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 20.1 secs, this makes the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 similar in acceleration to the 2019 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 (19.7 secs) and the 2017 Honda CMX 300 C Rebel ABS (19.7 secs). This Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 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 800 C50 and the 1995 Honda XLR 250 R Baja

When talking about the performance of the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 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 1995 Honda XLR 250 R Baja (0 secs) and the 1985 Suzuki GN 125 Single Cylinder (0 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2009 version of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 has a maximum speed of 85mph.

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

Top Speed of the 2009 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 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 then how about a 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph) and the 2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 (96 mph).