SUZUKI Boulevard C50T vs KAWASAKI Vulcan S
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- SUZUKI Boulevard C50T 70 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Vulcan S 70.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 52 hp (SUZUKI Boulevard C50T) up to 61 hp (KAWASAKI Vulcan S).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (KAWASAKI Vulcan S) up to 69 Nm (SUZUKI Boulevard C50T).
- Weight spans 229 kg (KAWASAKI Vulcan S) to 292 kg (SUZUKI Boulevard C50T).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (KAWASAKI Vulcan S) to 800 cc (SUZUKI Boulevard C50T).
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| Specification | SUZUKI Boulevard C50T | KAWASAKI Vulcan S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | SUZUKI Boulevard C50T | KAWASAKI Vulcan S |
| Engine size | 800cc | 650cc |
| Power | 52hp | 61hp |
| Torque | 69nm. | 63nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 292kg | 229kg |
| Front brake | Disc brake | 300 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum brake | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 70cm | 70.5cm |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 M/C (67H), tube type | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 M/C (77H), tube type | 160/60-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Link style, solo shock, coil spring, oil damped | Horizontal monoshock, link-type, 7-step adjustable preload |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.5 L – 5 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10359 | $7349 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Auto Fast Idle System (AFIS), Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) |
-Adjustable footpegs -Adjustable clutch lever / brake lever -Economical riding indicator -Dual throttle valves |
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2023 SUZUKI Boulevard C50T vs 2023 KAWASAKI Vulcan S: listed specifications
The 2023 SUZUKI Boulevard C50T and 2023 KAWASAKI Vulcan S differ on the listed specifications: the Boulevard C50T has more displacement and torque, and the Vulcan S has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Boulevard C50T has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
Vulcan S has a clear listed power advantage (61 hp vs 52 hp).
Torque
Boulevard C50T has a modest listed torque advantage (69 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
Vulcan S has a modest listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Vulcan S is notably lighter on the listed weight (229 kg vs 292 kg). Boulevard C50T and Vulcan S have very similar seat heights (70 cm vs 70.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of SUZUKI Boulevard C50T vs KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
KAWASAKI Vulcan S is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for SUZUKI Boulevard C50T.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI Boulevard C50T or KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
KAWASAKI Vulcan S has 61 hp compared with 52 hp on the SUZUKI Boulevard C50T.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI Boulevard C50T or KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
KAWASAKI Vulcan S is lighter at 229 kg vs 292 kg for SUZUKI Boulevard C50T.
Which is better, SUZUKI Boulevard C50T or KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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