Suzuki Boulevard C50 B O S S vs Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki Boulevard C50 B O S Sstacks up against the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki Boulevard C50 B O S SSuzuki Boulevard C50 Special
Model year20162012
Price$8,699$7,999
Engine805 cc805 cc
Horsepower79 hp
Torque131 Nm
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/90-M16 / 170/80-M15 130/90-16 / 170/80-15

Suzuki Boulevard C50 B O S S vs Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki Boulevard C50 B O S S and the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki Boulevard C50 B O S S brings 79 hp, while the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special counters with its own power figure. On price, the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: