Suzuki Boulevard C109R vs Honda VTX1800F (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki Boulevard C109Rstacks up against the Honda VTX1800F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki Boulevard C109RHonda VTX1800F
Model year20122011
Price$14,799$13,499
Engine1783 cc1795 cc
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires150/80-R16 / 240/55-R16 130/70-R18 / 180/55-R18

Suzuki Boulevard C109R vs Honda VTX1800F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki Boulevard C109R and the Honda VTX1800F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki Boulevard C109R brings its published horsepower, while the Honda VTX1800F counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda VTX1800F 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: