Suzuki Boulevard M109R (Intruder M1800R): review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 2006+

Also called: Suzuki VZR1800, Suzuki M1800R Intruder

Models
Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder

2006-2019

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. / M1800R Intruder (Black Edition)

2014+

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder

2008-2009

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. / M1800R Intruder (Black Edition)
Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2006 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder

Code: VZR1800K6

2007 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder

Code: VZR1800K7

2008 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder; Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder

Code: VZR1800K8; VZR1800NK8

2009 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder; Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder

Code: VZR1800K9; VZR1800NK9

2010 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder

Code: VZR1800L0

2011 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder

Code: VZR1800L1

2012 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder

Code: VZR1800L2

2013 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder

Code: VZR1800L3

2014 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)

Code: VZR1800L4 + VZR1800BZL4

2015 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)

Code: VZR1800L5 + VZR1800BZL5

2016 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)

Code: VZR1800L6 + VZR1800BZL6

2017 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)

Code: VZR1800L7, VZR1800BZL7

2018 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)

Code: VZR1800L8, VZR1800BZL8

2019 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)

Code: VZR1800L9, VZR1800BZL9

2020 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)

Code: VZR1800BZM0

2021 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)

Code: VZR1800BZM1

2022 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)

Code: VZR1800BZM2

2023 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)

Code: VZR1800BZM3

2024 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R; Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)

Code: VZR1800M4; VZR1800BZM4

Specifications

Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2450 mm / 96,5 in – M109R (USA)

2480 mm / 97,6 in – M109R / Intruder 1800R (other)

Overall width 875 mm / 34,4 in
Overall height 1185 mm / 46,7 in
Seat height 705 mm / 27,8 in
Wheelbase 1710 mm / 67,3 in
Ground clearance 130 mm / 5,1 in
Dry weight 315 kg / 694 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 347 kg / 765 lbs
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Inverted telescopic fork 46 mm, 130 mm / 5,1 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 118 mm / 4,6 in
Front tire size 130/70ZR18M/C (63V)
Rear tire size 240/40ZR18M/C (79V)
Front brake Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers Tokico
Rear brake Single disc, 275 mm, 2-piston caliper Tokico
Fuel capacity 18,5 l / 4,9 US gal – M109R (California)

19,5 l / 5,2 US gal – M109R / Intruder 1800R (other)

Trail 124 mm / 4,9 in
Fuel economy / consumption 5,78 l / 100 km (40,7 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Water cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders V-twin 54°
Bore & Stroke 112,0 x 90,5 mm
Displacement 1783 cm³ (108,8 cu-in)
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication Semi-dry sump
Max. power 125,0 hp (92,0 kW) / 6200 rpm
Max. torque 160,0 Nm (16,1 kgm) / 3200 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,65 sec.[2]
Top speed 206 km/h (128 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection with SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve), 2x 56 mm
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.647 – Intruder M1800R (Europe, Australia)

1.757 – Boulevard M109R (North America)

Final reduction 2.823
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.187

1.400

1.038

0.827

0.685

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase AC generator
Battery capacity 12V-18Ah

Images

Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder: images, gallery.

Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. / M1800R Intruder (Black Edition)
Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. / M1800R Intruder (Black Edition)
Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. / M1800R Intruder (Black Edition)
Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder
Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder
Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder

Videos

Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder: video.

2012 SUZUKI M109R BOULEVARD 1800
2014 SUZUKI M109R BOULEVARD 1800
2009 SUZUKI M109R2 BOULEVARD 1800

Manuals

Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M109R (06/2006) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M109R (06/2006) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M109R (06/2006) | Top speed