Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. 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. 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 M109r
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
127 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
160 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
347 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
127 hp @ 6,200 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
160 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not publish an official figure)
170 km/h
Weight
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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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