Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special vs Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Specialstacks up against the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki Boulevard C50 SpecialSuzuki Boulevard M50 Special
Model year20122012
Price$7,999$7,999
Engine805 cc805 cc
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/90-16 / 170/80-15 130/90-16 / 170/80-15

Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special vs Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special and the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special brings its published horsepower, while the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special counters with its own power figure. On price, the Suzuki Boulevard M50 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: