Suzuki Boulevard 800 cc Motorcycle reviews

This Bike is beautiful and extremely reliable. 1500CC engine provides all the power needed for a cruiser. Gas tank is under the seat so low center of gravity provides great handling and performance. The seat is very low so feet can sit comfortably when stopped. Show less

The C109R is by far the best bike of many I have owned. The performance is. Unmatched the handling is so balanced. Word to the novice ride something else first. 1800 is true to a sport cruiser. You will no doubt have a smile while riding the beefy light powerhouse cruiser. Be gentle on the throttle until you get used to the response. Enjoy. Be safe She's a beauty Dr Reyes Show less

I have a 2000 Suzuki marauder vz800 I have owned this bike for over 15 years I have done everything to this bike besides pull the motor the trick to this bike is u need to find someone who can dial the carbs in u got to no what u are doing or the bike will never run right 2 years ago me and 2 of my Harley Davidson friends Road from Pittsburgh to the key west Florida hit the smokey mountains dragon tail bike ran like a dream I bought the bike with 5 thousand miles and it just turned 34 thousand miles I put a custom paint job on it changed the handle bar and I turned it into a 1 seater forward controls I run cobra drag pipes no baffles Harley riders don't want to ride beside me the bikes so loud wish there was a way to post pictures I would of my 2000 Suzuki marauder vz800 Show less

This bike got a really bad break when it came out. A review I can no longer find claimed it "shuddered" when it shifted and "wallowed" in turns. All I can say is, mind does neither of those things. I owned a Yhamha Raider 1900. It DID wallow in turns. Both bikes have huge rear tires, the c109 mounting 240x65r16 rubber. It is fantastic in any turn, especially when it's 838 pound weight is taken into account! I name my machines. The c109 is "Brutus." She earns every bit, of that. This is a motorcycle - raw and nasty, in some ways. The transmission in clunky, in a heavy-duty sort of way. The ride is far from cushy. You feel the road every second. The torque is, in a word, brutal. But the handling is sublime - same as any Suzuki, and no less than that. I've been riding since I was 8 years old. I'm 72, now. It's been quite a while since anything scared me with acceleration. Brutus did! As soon as you get her moving, all the weight and bulk seems to disappear. Even walking her around, she's amazingly easy to handle. I've ridden hundreds of motorcycles. Including a nasty old flathead 80 Harley, hard tail with a springer front end. And the same, in an ancient Indian. Apart from the foot-activated clutches and the hand shifters alongside their tanks, these bikes let you know you are on a motorcycle. You know you've got a fist full. And they move SOOOO GOOD! First time on the 109 the heel-toe shifter threw me off, real bad. I could not seem to avoid stepping on the damn thing, at seemingly random intervals, changing gears when I did not know how, or why. When I got her home I cut the heel part of that thing off with my saws-all! It was that bad! My last bike was a YammerHammer FJR. It is famous for power, speed and reliability. Sadly, it has no soul - not a single gram of it. It is a 'world-class' motorcycle, in every sense of the word, BUT... The riding position is pure torture, and you can not move... But now, after 6 weeks of trying to learn to ride Brutus, I am reminded of those ancient bikes I rode, only once, but will never forget. "...Cadillac, Cadillac; Long and dark, shiny and black; Open up, them engines let 'em roar; Tearing up the highway, like a big old dinosaur!..." Show less

The Suzuki 800 is a fun and dependable bike however the older bikes can no longer be repaired at the dealerships because Suzuki as well as Yamaha no longer make parts and dealerships won't install non-OEM parts. For example side panels, fenders and gas tanks are very difficult to find after market and OEMs are no longer made for many older models. After market extra capacity gas tanks are still available. Check your local dealer to insure they still service the year model you wish to purchase. Or learn to DIY. Honda seems to be the best for older serviced models but even for the honda rebel honda no longer make gas tanks, side panels and fenders for the cruiser series. For restoration enthusiasts new networks need to be established to exchange parts. SAFE RIDING, ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET! 😎 Show less

Experience: new rider, 39 yrs old. I had recently finished a basic rider course and was shopping for my first bike. After hours of research and sifting reviews, the Suzuki Boulevard became my primary choice. I was looking for a ride that was an upright non-aggressive position, liquid cooled, fuel injected, shaft drive, windscreen, saddle bags, floor boards, and not a lot of chrome. The ride is comfortable, quiet (too quiet) and adequately agile. Only complaint is the lack of aftermarket exhaust options. I knew that going into the purchase; I had contemplated a Victory though. I drove out of state to get my bike and was entertaining shipping from anywhere in the country. There was a bike locally (Cycle World Virginia Beach) that was outrageously overpriced and the salesman was unexplainably ignorant, but I was willing to pursue other options thanks to the listing on Cycle Trader. Show less

Nice ride, great on curves and in the city, very confortable Show less

Lots of power. Quiet. Average about 42 mpg. Handlebars a bit short. Paint has peeled off blacked-out exhaust components. Suzuki has replaced parts even after warranty has expired. Handles very well. Plenty of storage. Show less

I have been to a few motorcycle rallies and have always received compliments on how the bike looks. My wife and I have ridden almost all over Arkansas on my 2009 Suzuki C50 S.E. I almost bought a smaller bike for my first bike but am so glad I didn't. This bike handles my wife and I with ease. It's fun to ride and gets over 50 miles to the gallon. I agree with other riders of this bike - it needs a sixth gear although it cruises at 70 mph. with no problem. My wife and I have ridden about 300 miles in one day and the bike was very comfortable. Lastly, I might add, it has a very affordable price. Show less

I have owned three motorcyles, started with a Bouevard C50, then a C90 and then this beautiful baby appeared. I was a few hours too late when the first copy came to the dealership in Plymouth Ind. One of my best friends got the Blk/Gry C109RT. I talked to my salesman and he said I'll get you one ASAP. Two weeks later my Blu/Wht C109RT showed up. It has been a love affair every since. I waited a year for pipes and that made her perfect. She loves hunting HOGs and bacon is her favorite meal...LOL Show less