Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 vs Suzuki Boulevard M109r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 vs Suzuki Boulevard M109r. Moto Guzzi Audace 1400: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Boulevard M109r: 127 hp @ 6,200 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
Suzuki Boulevard M109r
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
127 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
160 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
347 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
127 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
160 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not publish an official figure)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5–8.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
7.5/10
"A deeply individual machine that rewards patience and punishes impatience."
Pros
+Absolutely distinctive visual presence
+Massive torque below 4000rpm
+Genuine mechanical character
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Heavy for urban maneuvering
−Early electrical gremlins reported
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
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