Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Honda Vtx1800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Honda Vtx1800. 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. 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 M109r
Honda Vtx1800
Horsepower (hp)
127 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
160 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
347 kg
318 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
127 hp @ 6,200 rpm
106 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
160 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
167 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not publish an official figure)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5–8.0 L/100km (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
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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