Suzuki Boulevard M109R (Intruder M1800R): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 2006+
Also called: Suzuki VZR1800, Suzuki M1800R Intruder
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| Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
2006-2019 (Europe, North America, Australia) |
Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. / M1800R Intruder (Black Edition)
2014+ (Europe, North America, Australia) |
Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder
2008-2009 (Europe, North America, Australia) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2006 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
Code: VZR1800K6 |
| 2007 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
Code: VZR1800K7 |
| 2008 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder; Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder
Code: VZR1800K8; VZR1800NK8 |
| 2009 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder; Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder
Code: VZR1800K9; VZR1800NK9 |
| 2010 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
Code: VZR1800L0 |
| 2011 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
Code: VZR1800L1 |
| 2012 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
Code: VZR1800L2 |
| 2013 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder
Code: VZR1800L3 |
| 2014 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800L4 + VZR1800BZL4 |
| 2015 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800L5 + VZR1800BZL5 |
| 2016 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800L6 + VZR1800BZL6 |
| 2017 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800L7, VZR1800BZL7 |
| 2018 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800L8, VZR1800BZL8 |
| 2019 | North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800L9, VZR1800BZL9 |
| 2020 | North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800BZM0 |
| 2021 | North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800BZM1 |
| 2022 | North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800BZM2 |
| 2023 | North America | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800BZM3 |
| 2024 | North America, South Africa | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R; Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800M4; VZR1800BZM4 |
| 2025 | North America, South Africa | Name: Suzuki Boulevard M109R; Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (Black Edition)
Code: VZR1800M5; VZR1800BZM5 |
Specifications
Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2450 mm / 96,5 in – M109R (USA)
2480 mm / 97,6 in – M109R / Intruder 1800R (other) |
| Overall width | 875 mm / 34,4 in | |
| Overall height | 1185 mm / 46,7 in | |
| Seat height | 705 mm / 27,8 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1710 mm / 67,3 in | |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Dry weight | 315 kg / 694 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 347 kg / 765 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Inverted telescopic fork 46 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 | 130/70ZR18M/C (63V) | |
| Rear tire size | 240/40ZR18M/C (79V) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers Tokico | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 275 mm, 2-piston caliper Tokico | |
| Fuel capacity | 18,5 l / 4,9 US gal – M109R (California)
19,5 l / 5,2 US gal – M109R / Intruder 1800R (other) | |
| Trail | 124 mm / 4,9 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,78 l / 100 km (40,7 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 | 125,0 hp (92,0 kW) / 6200 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 160,0 Nm (16,1 kgm) / 3200 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,65 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 206 km/h (128 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Fuel injection with SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve), 2x 56 mm |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.647 – Intruder M1800R (Europe, Australia)
1.757 – Boulevard M109R (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 M109R / M1800R Intruder: images, gallery.
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Videos
Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder: video.
Manuals
Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M109R (06/2006) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M109R (06/2006) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M109R (06/2006) | Top speed