Suzuki Boulevard C90 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard C90 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Suzuki Boulevard C90: 72 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Boulevard C90
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
72 hp @ 4,800 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
118 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Boulevard C90
7.0/10
"Solid, unfussy cruiser that rewards relaxed riders who maintain it."
Pros
+Strong low-end torque
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Affordable used pricing
Cons
−Heavy and unwieldy slow-speed
−Pre-2009 carbs need attention
−Limited aftermarket support
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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