Cruisers

2012Suzuki Boulevard C90

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The 2012 Suzuki Boulevard C90 is a big classic-styled cruiser. Its oil- and air-cooled 1,462cc V-twin makes 79 hp through a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 700 mm seat, 320 kg wet weight and 14-litre tank suit relaxed cruising.

Capacity: 1462.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 320.0 kg
Seat height: 700 mm
Power: 79.0 HP (58.1 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering30%

City riding45%

Daily riding60%

Touring68%

Two-up65%

Track5%

Best for: Built for relaxed, torque-driven boulevard cruising and highway touring rather than outright speed or sport riding.
Built for: A laid-back, big-twin cruiser with shaft drive smoothness and classic soft-tail styling that rewards a relaxed, unhurried riding style.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking agile cornering, off-road capability, or quick acceleration.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 700mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Suzuki Boulevard C90, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1462.0 ccm
Power: 79.0 HP (58.1 kW)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2469 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 96.0 x 101.0 mm
Compression: 8.5:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 3
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Hydraulic clutch with back-torque limiter for smooth downshifts

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1700 mm
Overall length: 2525 mm
Overall width: 1000 mm
Seat height: 700 mm
Wet weight: 320.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 14.00 litres
Ground clearance: 140 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Double-cradle steel frame is made of large diameter steel tubing for strength and rigidity - bolt-on sections use painted mounting bolts and caps for a detailed look
Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension: Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front wheel travel: 130 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Front tyre: 150/80-M16
Rear tyre: 180/70-M15

Other

Color options: Black, Gray

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2005	2007	2010	2012	2014
Capacity	1475 cc	1475 cc	1462 cc	1462 cc	1462 cc
Dry weight	302 kg	302 kg	302 kg	—	—
Seat height	700 mm	700 mm	700 mm	700 mm	720 mm
Fuel capacity	14 L	14 L	14 L	14 L	18.2 L