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

Models
Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder 2008-2013 (Japan, Europe, North America, Australia)	Suzuki Boulevard C109RT / C1800RT Intruder 2008-2013 (Japan, Europe, North America, Australia)
Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder	Suzuki Boulevard C109RT / C1800RT Intruder

History

History
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
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)
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.
	Top speed	203 km/h (126 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel injection with SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve), 2x 52 mm
	ID
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	2.187 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.

2008 SUZUKI C109R BOULEVARD 1800

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Manuals

Suzuki Boulevard C109R / C1800R Intruder: manuals, parts, microfiches.

• Suzuki VLR1800: Service Manual