Suzuki Boulevard C50
 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50 | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005 - |
| Predecessor | VL 800 Volusia |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 45° 4-stroke V-twin, water cooled |
| Bore / stroke | 83.0 mm × 74.4 mm (3.27 in × 2.93 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Power | 45.1 hp (33.6 kW) |
| Torque | 62 N·m (46 lbf·ft) |
| Ignition type | Electronic (transistorized) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, shaft drive |
| Suspension | Telescopic forks front, Link-type single shock rear |
| Brakes | Front disc, Rear drum |
| Tires | 130/90-16 front, 170/80-15 rear |
| Wheelbase | 1,655 mm (65.2 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,500 mm (98 in) W: 955 mm (37.6 in) |
| Seat height | 700 mm (28 in) |
| Weight |
542 lb (246 kg) (dry) 611 lb (277 kg) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 US gal (16 l; 3.4 imp gal) |
| Related | Boulevard C90, Boulevard C109 |
The Boulevard C50 motorcycle (VL800) is manufactured by Suzuki Motor Corporation from 2005 to the present. Prior to 2005, this bike model was named the Volusia (for Volusia County, Florida) where it was unveiled at the 2001 Daytona Bike Week.[1] In 2005, Suzuki re-branded it as the Suzuki Boulevard C50. The cycle follows the formula of a smaller yet capable engine fitted into a one-size up frame, a popular combination also in use by Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha in their respective cruiser lines.
Overview
The Boulevard C50 is a cruiser style motorcycle and is outfitted from the factory to carry a passenger. While most components were carried over from the Volusia line, the Boulevard series utilizes fuel injection instead of a carburetor. The engine is a liquid cooled 50-cubic-inch (805cc) engine in a 45-degree V-Twin configuration.
The 5-speed transmission transfers power to the rear wheel via a shaft drive. Overall, the C50 measures 98.4 inches in length with 27.6 inch seat height. Other standard features include a 4.1 US Gallon fuel tank, front-disc/rear-drum brakes, and driver floorboards.[2]
Sub-models
There are four sub-models of the C50, starting with the base C50, which has spoked wheels; the C50T, which adds a touring package consisting of a windshield, white wall tires, passenger backrest, and saddlebags; and the C50SE Special Edition, which includes cast wheels and studded seats, as well as either a flowing or tribal flame paint job, depending on the model year. For 2014, Suzuki offered the C50 B.O.S.S. (Blacked-Out Suzuki Special) edition, substituting black for nearly all of the standard chrome parts, as well as black cast wheels.