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

Class: cruiser

Production: 2005-2019

Also called: VZ800, Boulevard 800

Predecessor: Suzuki VZ800 Desperado / Marauder

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+
CARBURETION SYSTEM	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.

Suzuki Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50 (2005): Service Manual

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

[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

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