Suzuki Boulevard C109R (Intruder C1800R): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 2008-2013
Related: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
Also called: Suzuki VLR1800, Suzuki C1800R Intruder
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| Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder
2008-2013 (Japan, Europe, North America, Australia) |
Suzuki Boulevard C109RT / C1800RT Intruder
2008-2013 (Japan, Europe, North America, Australia) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2008 | Japan, Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder + RT
Code: VLR1800K8 + VLR1800TK8 |
| 2009 | Japan, Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder + RT
Code: VLR1800K9 + VLR1800TK9 |
| 2010 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder + RT
Code: VLR1800L0 + VLR1800TL0 |
| 2011 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder + RT
Code: VLR1800L1 + VLR1800TL1 |
| 2012 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder + RT
Code: VLR1800L2 + VLR1800TL2 |
| 2013 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder + RT
Code: VLR1800L3 + VLR1800TL3 |
Specifications
Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2580 mm / 101,6 in |
| Overall width | 985 mm / 38,8 in | |
| Overall height | 1150 mm / 45,3 in | |
| Seat height | 705 mm / 27,8 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1755 mm / 69,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5,3 in | |
| Dry weight | 357 kg / 787 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Steel |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 49 mm, 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 118 mm / 4,6 in | |
| Front tire size | 150/80R 16 M/C (71V) | |
| Rear tire size | 240/55R 16 M/C (86V) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 290 mm, 3-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 275 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 19,0 l / 5,0 US gal | |
| Trail | 131 mm / 5,16 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 7,35 l / 100 km (32 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders V-twin 54° | |
| Bore & Stroke | 112,0 x 90,5 mm | |
| Displacement | 1783 cm³ (108,8 cu-in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Lubrication | Semi-dry sump | |
| Max. power | 114,0 hp (84,0 kW) / 5800 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 157,0 Nm (15,8 kgm) / 3200 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,33 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 203 km/h (126 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Fuel injection with SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve), 2x 52 mm |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.647 – Intruder C1800R (Europe, Australia)
1.757 – Boulevard C109R (North America) | |
| Final reduction | 2.823 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.400 1.038 0.827 0.685 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC generator | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-18Ah | |
Images
Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder: images, gallery.
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Videos
Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder: video.
Manuals
Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard C109RT (11/2008) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard C109RT (11/2008) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard C109RT (11/2008) | Top speed