Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Suzuki Boulevard M109r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Valkyrie 1800
Suzuki Boulevard M109r
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
127 hp
Torque (Nm)
167 Nm
160 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
380 kg
347 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure)
127 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque
167 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
160 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure)
200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not publish an official figure)
Weight
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5–8.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Valkyrie 1800
8.5/10
"The most characterful cruiser Honda ever built, full stop."
Pros
+Indestructible flat-six engine
+Exceptional highway stability
+Incredible torque delivery
Cons
−Seriously heavy low-speed handling
−Carburetor issues after storage
−Parts availability can frustrate
Suzuki Boulevard M109r
8.2/10
"The cruiser that makes Harley owners quietly nervous at stoplights."
Pros
+Savage torque below 4000rpm
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Stunning factory styling
Cons
−Brutal summer heat soak
−240 rear hunts badly
−Cramped for taller riders