Suzuki Boulevard S50

The Boulevard S50's engine is carbureted by a Mikuni BDS36 in the front, and a Mikuni BS36 in the rear, and features wet sump lubrication. It has a ground clearance of 125 mm (4.9 in), and comes in many colours depending upon the model year & country of sale. ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN liquid-cooled 45-degree tandem V-twin SOHC; 2 intake, 2 exhaust valves; operated by rockers, threaded adjusters Displacement, bore x stroke: 805cc, 83 x 74.4mm Compression ratio: 10.0:1 Carburetion: 2, 36mm Mikuni CV Lubrication: wet sump, 3.5 qt., spin-on filter Minimum fuel grade: 87 octane Transmission: wet multiplate clutch; 5 speeds Final drive: shaft, 3.2:1 CHASSIS Wet weight: 477 lb., 52% rear wheel GVWR: 950 lb. Wheelbase: 61.4 in. Overall length: 88.8 in. Rake/trail: 33.25 degrees / 5.71 in. Seat height: 27.6 in. ** wire-spoke; 21 x 2.15 front, 15 x 3.00 rear** 1989 -1999 **Front tire: 80/90-21 tube-type** 1989 -1999 Front tire: 100/90/19 tube-type 1985 - 1988 & 2000 - 2009 Rear tire: 140/90-15 tube-type Front brake: double-action caliper, 11.6-in. disc Rear brake: drum, rod-operated Front suspension: 39mm stanchions, 5.1 in, travel Rear suspension: dual dampers, 3.5 in. travel, adjustment for preload Fuel capacity: 3.2 gal., Calif. 2.9 gal. (.8 gal reserve) Inseam equivalent: 31.5 in. ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION Charging output: 252 watts Battery: 12v, 16AH Lighting: 55/60-watt 5.7-in. headlight, position lights Taillight: 1 bulb Speedometer, odometer, tripmeter; Warning lights: neutral, high beam, coolant temperature, oil pressure PERFORMANCE Fuel mileage: 37 to 50 mpg, 44.6 mpg average Average range: 143 miles RPM at 60 mph, top gear: 4080 200 yard, top-gear acceleration from 50 mph, terminal speed: 84.8 mph Quarter-mile acceleration: 13.31 sec., 97.3 mph