Positioned in Suzuki's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50 relies on a 819.4 cc (50 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 51.9 HP (37.9 kW) while maximum torque reaches 65 Nm (47.9 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 63.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Boulevard C50 measures 246 kg (542 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.74 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 700 mm (27.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,655 mm (65.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.5-liter (4.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 20 indexed model years from 2005 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
63.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.74 kg/HP)
Standover Height
700 mm (27.6 in)
Engine
Displacement819.4 ccm (50.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power51.9 HP (37.9 kW))
Torque65.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.9 ft.lbs)
Compression9.4:1
Bore x Stroke83.0 x 74.4 mm (3.3 x 2.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationWet Sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear SuspensionLink-type, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload
Wheelbase1655 mm (65.2 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/90-16
Rear Tyre170/80-15
Front BrakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø180 mm (7.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight246.0 kg (542.3 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2110 HP/kg
Seat Height700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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