Suzuki Boulevard C90 vs Honda Valkyrie 1800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard C90 vs Honda Valkyrie 1800. 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. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure) hp, 380 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Boulevard C90
Honda Valkyrie 1800
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
380 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
72 hp @ 4,800 rpm
118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure)
Torque
118 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
167 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated 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
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
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