Suzuki Boulevard C50 SE (2005-06) vs BMW R 1200GS Triple Black Special (2011)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | BMW |
| Model: | Boulevard C50 SE | R 1200GS Triple Black Special |
| Years: | 2005-06 | 2011 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 805cc / 49.1 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 74.4 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Mikuni BDSR34 | BMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterfly |
| Ignition: | Electronic | BMS-K |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 33.6 kW / 45.1 hp @ 4000 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 62 Nm / 6.3 kgf-m / 45.7 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm | 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, coil spring oil damping | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Link-type single shock, 7-way adjustable preload | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 180 mm | Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90-16M/C 67H | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/80-15M/C 77H | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width: 985 mm / 38.8 in | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 953 mm / 37.5 in Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1655 mm / 65.2 in | 1507 mm / 59.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 700 mm / 27.6 in. | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 246 kg / 542 lbs | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |