For the 2012 model year, the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 584.2 lb (265 kg).
Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special is lighter than about 59.3% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 584.2 lb (265 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 | 1.38 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special weight FAQ
How heavy is the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 584.2 lb (265 kg).
Is the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special heavy compared with other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 41st percentile among 54 compatible Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How much does the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.09 US gal (15.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 25.5 lb (11.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 764.2 lb (346.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.4% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.38 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special from the median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 17.6 lb (8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.