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Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 - [2005]
This edition of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Phantom and the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder has a 805cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984]
The 2005 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.
Weighing in at 269 kgs (593 lbs) this makes the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2005 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [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 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 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 YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 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 1968 Honda CL 350 325 cc has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2005 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50.
The 2005 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 has a Power to weight ratio of 185.8 bhp per ton and 178.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 Boulevard - Intruder competing with the 1968 Honda CL 350 325 cc [210.8 bhp\ton] and the 1970 Honda CL 350 325 cc [210.8 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 178.0 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 1987 Honda NR 750 RC40 [203.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1974 Honda CB 750 Four K4 [202.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 19.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 20.3 secs, this makes the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 similar in acceleration to the 2023 Kawasaki KLR 650 S ABS (19.9 secs) and the 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure - Traveler (19.9 secs). This Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 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).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2005 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 and the 2015 Yamaha WR 450 F
When talking about the performance of the 2005 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 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 2015 Yamaha WR 450 F (0 secs) and the 1990 Kawasaki GTO 125 Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 2005 version of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 has a maximum speed of 90mph.
Top Speed of the 2005 Boulevard - Intruder equals the 2002 Suzuki GS 500 E
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2005 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 then how about a 2002 Suzuki GS 500 E (101 mph) and the 1999 Suzuki GS 500 E (101 mph).
