

This edition of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler.This particular Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder has a 805cc 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 2016 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 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
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 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 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 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 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 2014 Honda CTX 700 D DCT has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2016 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50.
The 2016 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 has a Power to weight ratio of 193.3 bhp per ton and 189.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 Boulevard - Intruder competing with the 2014 Honda CTX 700 D DCT [218.3 bhp\ton] and the 2016 Honda CTX 700 D DCT [218.3 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 189.1 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 2007 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit [213.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2019 Honda X-ADV 745 [213.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 19.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 19.6 secs, this makes the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 similar in acceleration to the 2018 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 (19.1 secs) and the 2012 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 (19.1 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 2016 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 and the 1976 Kawasaki KH 400 Three Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 2016 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 1976 Kawasaki KH 400 Three Cylinder (0 secs) and the 2011 Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad (0 secs).
The 2016 version of the Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 50 has a maximum speed of 90mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2016 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).