Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50: review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 2005-2019

Also called: VZ800, Boulevard 800

Predecessor: Suzuki VZ800 Desperado / Marauder

Related: Suzuki VL800 Intruder / Suzuki Boulevard C50

Models
Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

2005-2009

(Europe, Oceania, North America)

Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

2010-2019

(Europe, Oceania, North America)

Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50 (2005-2009)
Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50 (2010-2019)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2005 Europe, Oceania, North America Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800K5

2006 Europe, Oceania, North America Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800K6

2007 Europe, Oceania, North America Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800K7

2008 Europe, Oceania, North America Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800K8

2009 Europe, Oceania, North America Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800K9

2010 Europe, Oceania, North America Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800L0

2011 Europe, Oceania, North America Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800L1

2012 Europe, Oceania, North America Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800L2

2013 Europe, Oceania, North America Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800L3

2014 Europe, Oceania, North America Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800L4

2015 North America, Europe Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800L5

2016 North America, Europe Name: Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800L6

2017 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800L7

2018 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800L8

2019 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M50

Code: VZ800L9

Specifications

Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2370 mm / 93,3 in - Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50 (2005-2009)

2395 mm / 94,3 in - Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50 (2010+)

Overall width 920 mm / 36,2 in - Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50 (2005-2009)

890 mm / 35,0 in - Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50 (2010+)

Overall height 1125 mm / 44,3 in - Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50 (2005-2009)

1105 mm / 43,5 in - Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50 (2010+)

Seat height 700 mm / 27,5 in
Wheelbase 1655 mm / 65,1 in
Ground clearance 140 mm / 5,5 in
Dry weight 247 kg / 545 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 269 kg / 593 lbs
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Inverted telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock, 105 mm / 4,1 in
Front tire size 130/90-16M/C 67H
Rear tire size 170/80-15M/C 77H
Front brake Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Drum
Fuel capacity 15,0 l / 4,0 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l) – California

15,5 l / 4,1 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l) – Other countries

Trail 141 mm / 5,55 in
Fuel economy / consumption 4,9 l / 100 km (48 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement V-twin (45°)
Bore & Stroke 83,0 x 74,4 mm
Displacement 805 cm³ (49,1 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.4:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 52,0 hp (38,0 kW) / 6000 rpm
Max. torque 68,0 Nm (6,9 kgf*m) / 4000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5,39 sec.[2]
Top speed 172 km/h (107 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection, 2x 34 mm - Boulevard M50 (Intruder M800), 2005-2008

Fuel injection (SDTV - Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve), 2x 34 mm - Boulevard M50 (Intruder M800), 2009+

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.690 (71/42)
Final reduction 3.503 (17/15 x 34/11)
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.461 (32/13)

1.631 (31/19)

1.227 (27/22)

1.000 (25/25)

0.814 (22/27)

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator, 350W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-10Ah

Images

Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50: images, gallery.

Suzuki Boulevard M50 / Intruder M800 (2005-2008)
Suzuki Boulevard M50 / Intruder M800 (2009)
Suzuki Boulevard M50 / Intruder M800 (2005-2008)
Suzuki Boulevard M50 / Intruder M800 (2009)
Suzuki Boulevard M50 / Intruder M800 (2010-2019)
Suzuki Boulevard M50 / Intruder M800 (2010-2019)
Suzuki Boulevard M50 / Intruder M800 (2010-2019)
Suzuki Boulevard M50 / Intruder M800 (2010-2019)

Videos

Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50: video.

2005 SUZUKI M50 BOULEVARD 800
2013 SUZUKI M50 BOULEVARD 800

Manuals

Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M50 (06/2005) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M50 (06/2005) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M50 (06/2005) | Top speed