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2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50

2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50

2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Review

2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50

Here’s a cruiser in which style meets performace. The Boulevard C50 Classic is designed to turn heads on the boulevard, featuring Glass Sparkle Black paint and bold, classic cruiser styling that includes kicked-out forks and a chromed and stagged dual-exhaust system. That striking design is complemented by strong all-around performance. The C50 Classic boasts a fuel-injected, 45-degree, V-twin engine that cranks out abundant torque down low, matched by exciting top-end performance. It also has a spacious riding position and smooth suspension for cruising in maximum comfort. Down the boulevard or out on the open highway – the C50 Classic rewards you with a ride to remember.

Climb aboard a true classic. Kick back and enjoy the timeless style that made riding synonymous with freedom. It’s all about the laid-back stance, broad saddle, and that irresistible V-twin rumble.

 

Cruiser Complete

The Boulevard C50 has the soul of a classic cruiser combined with V-twin performance that gives you a charge every time you twist the throttle.

The Boulevard C50’s classic design begins with the flowing lines of its kicked-out front end and pullback handlebars, which perfectly complement its teardrop tank, stepped seat and boldly valanced rear fender. These lines, of course, show off its spacious seating position, which promises a comfortable ride hour after hour.

Down the boulevard or out on the highway, the C50’s V-twin powerplant is engineered for pure excitement. With strong low-end and mid-range torque, it accelerates hard from just above idle. Yet, thanks to its advanced engineering, it’s incredibly smooth at highway cruising speeds. It’s time to discover how good a classic cruiser can be with the Boulevard C50.

 

Those in the UK

The 2012 Suzuki Intruder C800 provides a laid back riding style with plush comfort blending the retro styling of glittering chrome with refined modern technology and precision engineering.

The styling includes timeless visual statements such as the footboards, spoked wheels, rich paintwork, tank mounted instruments and flared mudguards – marrying these to an advanced fuel injected V-Twin engine, modern suspension, LED taillight and the luxuries of a gear position indicator, fuel gauge and clock.

The new 2012 Suzuki Intruder C800 – classic rumble, modern comfort.

 

2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Key Features

805cc, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve-per-cylinder, 45-degree V-Twin engine tuned for torque and comfortable riding. The engine’s offset crankpins deliver perfectly balanced firing intervals while its liquid-cooling design boosts efficiency and economy.

Cutting-edge 3D-mapped digital ignition system and throttle-position sensor enhance the hallmark big V-Twin low-down torque.

Fuel injection ensures optimal fuel delivery, great throttle response and maximum power throughout the rpm range.

A slick, wide-ratio transmission and low-maintenance shaft drive transmit the engine’s power efficiently.

Chromed and staggered dual exhaust pipes are tuned for good torque delivery while producing the throaty signature V-Twin rumble.

Low, gorgeous leather-grain embossed seat for a perfect kicked-back riding position with swept-back handlebars and footboards for round-town riding and weekend cruising.

33-degree rake front forks with a long 140mm wheel travel.

Progressive rear suspension with mono-shock absorber makes riding comfortable while mimicking the traditional rigid-tail look.

Deep fenders, over big tyres on spoked wheels, thick chromed fork tubes, long wheelbase, rich paintwork and glittering/shimmering chrome: All are timeless visual statements in the American custom heritage.

Multi-reflector headlight for modern appearance.

Long & Low Rigid-look frame. Frame design conceals the rear suspension with no components visible from the side or projecting from the underside of the chassis.

Styling incorporating timeless laid-back style in the cruiser heritage: rich paintwork, glittering chrome and deep front and rear fenders with rounded ends.

Wide passenger seat makes for comfortable two-up rides.

 

2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Features and Benefits

Engine Features

Narrow 805cc, fuel injected, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four-valve-per-cylinder, 45-degree V-twin engine is tuned for exceptional low RPM and torque.

32 bit ECM provides precise control of ignition timing and multi-hole-type injectors ensuring quick starts and excellent drivability under all conditions.

Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) electronic fuel-injection system maintains optimum air velocity in the intake tract for smooth low-to mid-RPM throttle response. Auto Fast Idle System (AFIS) automatically sets the throttle valve opening during cold engine starts by monitoring coolant temperature.

Suzuki Pulsed-secondary Air-Injection system (PAIR) introduces air into the exhaust ports to ignite unburned hydrocarbons and reduce emissions.

Chromed and staggered dual-exhaust system mounted on the right side of the engine provides a deep, rumbling exhaust note and strong torque.

 

Chassis Features

A wide-ratio five-speed transmission features a high fifth gear ratio for relaxed highway cruising.

Low-maintenance shaft drive is clean-running and offers low torque reaction.

 

Chassis Features

A kicked-out, 33-degree rake and long 65.2-inch wheelbase provides a smooth, comfortable ride.

Comfortable seating, thanks to a wide, well sculped leather-textured spacious and low 27.6-inch seat height.

Wide handlebars and forward-mounted floorboards and foot controls provide a comfortable ride around town and on the highway.

Telescopic forks provide 5.5 inches of smooth suspension travel.

Link-type rear suspension is shaped to mimic the hard-tail lines of a traditional cruiser, connecting a truss-style swing arm and a single shock absorber with 7-way spring preload adjustablility providing 4.1 inches of smooth and response suspension travel.

Glass Sparkle Black

 

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2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50 – USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $NA USD

Model may not be available

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2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50 – Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $8,899 CDN

Chassis
Brakes Front Disc brake
Brakes Rear Drum brake
Color Black
Curb Weight 277 kg (611 lbs)
Final Drive Shaft Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.5 L (4.1/3.4 US/Imp gal)
Ground Clearance 140 mm (5.5 in)
Overall Length 2500 mm (98.4 in)
Overall Width 955 mm (37.6 in)
Seat Height 700 mm (27.6 in)
Suspension Front Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Tires Front 130/90-16M/C 67H, tube type
Tires Rear 170/80-15M/C 77H, tube type
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Wheelbase 1655 mm (65.2 in)
Engine
Bore Stroke 83.0 mm (3.268 in) x 74.4 mm (2.929 in)
Compression Ratio 9.4 : 1
Engine 805 cc (49.1 cu. in), 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, OHC, 45-degree V-twin
Fuel System Fuel injection
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication Wet sump
Starter Electric
Warranty
Warranty 12 Month unlimited mileage limited warranty

 

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2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50 – Australian Specifications/Technical Details
Australian MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.

ENGINE
805cc, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, OHC, 45 degree, V-Twin
STARTER
Electric
TRANSMISSION
5-speed constant mesh
FRONT SUSPENSION
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
REAR SUSPENSION
Link type, coil spring, oil damped
FRONT BRAKES
Disc
REAR BRAKES
Drum
WHEELBASE
1,655mm
SEAT HEIGHT
700mm
LENGTH
2,500mm
WIDTH
955mm
HEIGHT
1,110mm
WET WEIGHT
277kg
FUEL CAPACITY
15.5 litres
COLOURS
Black
WARRANTY
2 year unlimited kilometre

 

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2012 Suzuki Boulevard C50 – UK Specifications/Technical Details
RRP Price: £6,690 GBP

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length: 2500mm (98.4in)
Overall width: 955mm (37.6in)
Overall height: 1100mm (43.3in)
Wheelbase: 1655mm (65.2in)
Seat height: 700mm (27.6in)
Kerb Mass: 277kg (610.7lbs)
Fuel capacity: 15.5litres (3.4 UK gallons)
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity: 805cc
Engine: 4-Stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 45? V-Twin
Bore: 83.0mm x 74.4mm
Compression ratio: 9.4:1
Lubrication: Wet Sump
Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorised)
Fuel system: Fuel Injection
Transmission: 5-Speed constant mesh
Drive: Shaft Drive
CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension: Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Drum
Front tyres: 130/90-16M/C 67H tube type
Rear tyres: 170/80-15M/C 77H, tube type

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