Suzuki Boulevard C90 vs Honda Vtx1800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard C90 vs Honda Vtx1800. 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 Vtx1800: 106 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Boulevard C90
Honda Vtx1800
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
318 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
72 hp @ 4,800 rpm
106 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
118 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
167 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–8.0 L/100km (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
Honda Vtx1800
8.2/10
"The cruiser for riders who prioritize reliability over brand loyalty."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Massive torque, surprisingly smooth
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
−Heavy, slow-speed handling suffers
−Carbureted versions need attention
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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