Suzuki Boulevard / Intruder M109R (2012) vs BMW R 100R Classic (1995) vs BMW R 20 (1938-40) vs Maico M150 (1950) vs Indian Chief Classic (2011-12) vs Yamaha TZR 125 (1989-90) vs Honda CB 125T (1978-79*)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | BMW | BMW | Maico | Indian | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model: | Boulevard / Intruder M109R | R 100R Classic | R 20 | M150 | Chief Classic | TZR 125 | CB 125T |
| Years: | 2012 | 1995 | 1938-40 | 1950 | 2011-12 | 1989-90 | 1978-79* |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 54° V-Twin | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Single cylinder, two stroke | Four stroke, V-twin, 2 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve, | Four stroke, twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1786 cc / 109 cu. in | 980 cc / 59.8 cub in. | 192 cc / 11.7 cu in. | 143 cc / 8.7 cub in. | 1720 cc / 105 cu-in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Ignition: | Electronic ignition (Transistorised) | Contact free electronic ignition (Bosch) | Battery ignition | 6-Volt Noris alternator with battery ignition | Digital CDI | CDI | Battery & coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick | Kick | -Electric | Kick | Kick |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 3 Speed | 3-Speed, manual | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft | Chain | Belt | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Inverted, 46 mm stanchions | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber, Showa, ∅41 mm | Telescopic fork | Twin shocks | 41 mm diameter; 108 mm wheel travel | Telescopic fork | 31mm oil-damped telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Single damper, preload adjustable | Paralever swinging arm, single shock, Showa, adjustable for rebound damping | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Swing arm, twin springs | Single shock, 73mm wheel travel. | Monocross | Pivoted fork, 2 coil spring, hydraulically damped, 5 preload settings |
| Front Tyre: | 130/70 R18 | 110 / 80 V18, Metzeler ME33 Lazer | 3.00 x 19" | 2.50 x 19 in. | 130/90-16 | 90/90 16 | 2.75 -18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 240/40 R18 | 140 / 80 V 17, Metzeler ME55A Metronic | 3.00 x 19" | 2.50 x 19 in | 150/90-16 | 100/90 18 | 3.00 -18 |