The Suzuki Boulevard C50 motorcycle (VL800) is manufactured by Suzuki Motor Corporation

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 from the year 2005 to the present. Prior to 2005, this bike model was named the Volusia (for Volusia County, Florida

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) where it was unveiled at the 2001 Daytona Bike Week. In 2005, Suzuki re-branded it as the Suzuki Boulevard C50. The cycle follows the formula of a smaller yet capable engine fitted into a one-size up frame, a popular combination also in use by Honda

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, Kawasaki

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, and Yamaha

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 in their respective cruiser lines.

Overview

The Boulevard C50 is a cruiser style motorcycle and is outfitted from the factory to carry a passenger. While most components we carried over from the Volusia line, the Boulevard series utilizes fuel injection instead of a carburetor. The engine is a liquid cooled 50-cubic-inch (805cc) engine in a 45-degree V-Twin configuration.

The 5-speed transmission transfers power to the rear wheel via a shaft drive. Overall, the C50 measures 98.4 inches in length with 27.6 inch seat height. Other standard features include a 4.1 US Gallon fuel tank, front-disc/rear-drum brakes, and driver floorboards.

Sub-models

There are three sub-models of the C50: the C50C, which has cast aluminum wheels; the C50T, which includes a touring package of a windshield, passenger backrest, and saddlebags; and the C50SE Limited Edition, which includes studded seats as well as either a flowing or tribal flame paint job, depending on the model year.