Suzuki Boulevard, Intruder M109R Cobra Special (2006-07) vs Suzuki RV 125 (1972-73) vs Jawa 640 Sport (1995) vs Suzuki GSF 650N Bandit (2009-10) vs BMW F 800GS (2012) vs Velocette MAC (post war) (1946-59)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Jawa | Suzuki | BMW | Velocette |
| Model: | Boulevard, Intruder M109R Cobra Special | RV 125 | 640 Sport | GSF 650N Bandit | F 800GS | MAC (post war) |
| Years: | 2006-07 | 1972-73 | 1995 | 2009-10 | 2012 | 1946-59 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 54° V-Twin | Single cylinder, two-stroke, aluminium | Two stroke, parallel twin | Air/oil cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity: | 1786 cc / 109 cu. in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu in | 343.4 cc / 21.0 cu in | 656cc / 40.0 cu in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 349 cc / 21.3 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 112 x 90.5 mm | 56 x 50 mm | 58 x 65 mm | 65.5 x 48.7 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 68.5 x 96 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 6.3:1 | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 | 12.0:1 | 6.75:1 (from 1951) |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Kick | Electric | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 123 hp @ 6200 rpm | 8.2 kW / 11 hp @ 6000 rpm | 17.2 kW / 23.5 hp @ 5250 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 10500 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 11 kW / 15 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 4 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Inverted, 46mm stanchions | Telescopic fork, oil dampened | Hydraulic telescopic fork, steel spiral springs | 41mm Telescopic fork, preload fully adjustable | ∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks | Pre war: Webb girder style Post war: Air-sprung Dowty Oleomatic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Single damper, preload adjustable | Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, oil dampened | Swingarm, hydraulic telescopic in suspension units, spiral springs | Link type, oil damped, mono-shock, spring pre-load 7-way adjustable, rebound damping 4-way adjustable | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Hydraulic shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Drum, internal expanding | Ø265 mm Disc, hydraulic control | 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 7 in., drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 274 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum, internal expanding | Ø165 mm Drum, mechanical control | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 6 in., drum |
| Rear Tyre: | 240/40 R18 | 6.70-12 4PR | 2.15 B x 18" | 160/60 ZR17 | 150/70 - 17 69V | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 5 Litres / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal | 17 L / 4.5 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 11.4 L / 3 US gal |