Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special Weight (611lb)

Quick answer

For the 2012 model year, the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 610.7 lb (277 kg).

Wet / running weight610.7 lb (277 kg)
Fuel capacity4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight25.5 lb (11.5 kg)
Model years covered
2012

Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special is heavier than about 95% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
610.7 lb (277 kg)
129 Suzuki motorcyclesMedian: 425.5 lb (193 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight610.7 lb (277 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider760.7 lb (345 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80.3% of total mass
180 lb rider790.7 lb (358.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.2% of total mass
210 lb rider820.7 lb (372.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.4% of total mass

Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special weight & related specs

Model years covered 2012
Wet / running weight 610.7 lb (277 kg)
Engine displacement 805 cc
Fuel capacity 4.09 US gal (15.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 25.5 lb (11.5 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.32 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 75.9 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.2%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special is heavier than about 95% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.09 US gal (15.5 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 25.5 lb (11.5 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special weight FAQ

What is the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 610.7 lb (277 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special lighter or heavier than other Suzuki motorcycles?

Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 95% of 129 motorcycles using the same weight basis.

How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special?

Based on the supplied 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 790.7 lb (358.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

How large is the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 1.32 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Is the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special above or below the typical Suzuki motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Suzuki motorcycle weight of 425.5 lb (193 kg), the model is roughly 185.2 lb (84 kg) heavier.

Where will I notice the Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special weight most?

The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.

Official information note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.