Suzuki Boulevard C50SE (2009-10) vs Indian Chieftain Elite 116 (2020) vs Honda VT 750C Shadow Aero (2024)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Suzuki	Indian	Honda
Model:	Boulevard C50SE	Chieftain Elite 116	VT 750C Shadow Aero
Years:	2009-10	2020	2024
Engine:	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin	Thunder Stroke 116, 49˚ V-Twin	Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valve
Capacity:	805cc / 49.1 cu-in	1890 cc / 115 cub in	745 cc / 45.5 cub in.
Bore x Stroke:	83 x 74.4 mm	103.2 x 113mm	79 x 76 mm
Compression Ratio:	9.4:1	11.0:1	9.6:1
Induction:	Mikuni BDSR34	Electronic fuel injection, closed loop, 54 mm bore	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm throttle body
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric
Clutch:	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated	Wet, multi-plate	Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	Wide ratio 5 speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Belt, 152 tooth	Shaft
Front Suspension:	Telescopic forks, coil spring oil damping	46mm Telescopic forks	41mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:	Link-type single shock, 7-way adjustable preload	Single shock, air adjustable	Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm wheel travel
Front Brakes:	Single 300 mm disc 2 piston caliper	2 x 300mm Floating rotor 4 piston calipers	Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Drum, 180 mm	Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston calipers	Single 276mm disc w/ 2-piston caliper
Front Tyre:	130/90-16M/C 67H	130/60B19 61H Dunlop American Elite	120/90-17
Rear Tyre:	170/80-15M/C 77H	180/60R16 80H Dunlop Elite 3	160/80-15
Wheelbase:	1655 mm / 65.2 in	1668 mm / 65.7 in	1641 mm / 64 5 in
Seat Height:	700 mm / 27.6 in.	650 mm / 25.6 in	655 mm / 25.8 in
Fuel Capacity:	15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal	20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal	14 liters (including 3.5-litre reserve) / 3.7 US gal