The Suzuki Boulevard C50 (VL800) is a

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made by

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since 2001. Prior to 2005, the model was named the ''Volusia'' for

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, where it was unveiled at the 2001

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/ref> In 2005, Suzuki re-branded it as the Suzuki Boulevard C50. It follows the formula of a smaller yet capable engine fitted into a frame sized for a slightly larger engine, a popular combination also in use by

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, Kawasaki, and

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in their respective cruiser lines.

Overview

Most Boulevard C50 components were carried over from the Volusia line, and in 2005 the Boulevard series began using

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instead of a

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. The engine is a liquid cooled in a 45°

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. It has 5-speed manual gearbox and a

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. Overall, the C50 is long, with a seat height. It has a fuel tank, front disc and rear drum brakes, and rider floorboards.Suzuki Boulevard C50 Specs
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Sub-models

There are four sub-models of the C50, starting with the base C50, which has

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s. The C50T adds a touring package consisting of a windshield, white wall tires, studded seats, studded passenger backrest, and studded saddlebags. The C50SE Special Edition has cast wheels and studded seats and a flowing or tribal flame paint job, depending on the model year. For 2014, Suzuki added the C50 B.O.S.S. (Blacked-Out Suzuki Special) edition, substituting black for nearly all of the standard chrome parts, and black cast wheels.

References

External links

5 New Middleweight Cruiser Motorcycles: Comparison Test
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Motorcycle Road Test: Suzuki Intruder 800 Volusia
February 24, 2009. ''Motorcycle Cruiser''. {{Suzuki motorcycles Boulevard C50 Cruiser motorcycles Motorcycles introduced in 2005