Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx. Suzuki Boulevard S40: 31 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx: 44 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 221 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Boulevard S40
Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
44 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
47 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
221 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
31 hp @ 6,000 rpm
44 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
50 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
47 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Boulevard S40
6.5/10
"A perfect starter bike you'll sell within two years."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Dirt cheap used prices
+Lightweight and forgiving
Cons
−Highway speeds feel miserable
−Minimal updates over decades
−You'll outgrow it fast
Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
8.0/10
"The most sensible used cruiser under $3,500, full stop."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Massive used parts availability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs gunk up when stored
−Fork seals leak with age
−Underpowered for highway cruising
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