Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special vs Suzuki Boulevard S50 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Specialstacks up against the Suzuki Boulevard S50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki Boulevard M50 SpecialSuzuki Boulevard S50
Model year20122011
Price$7,999$7,199
Engine805 cc805 cc
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/90-16 / 170/80-15 100/90-M19 / 140/90-M15

Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special vs Suzuki Boulevard S50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special and the Suzuki Boulevard S50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special brings its published horsepower, while the Suzuki Boulevard S50 counters with its own power figure. On price, the Suzuki Boulevard S50 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: