Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Suzuki Intruder 150
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Suzuki Intruder 150. 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. Suzuki Intruder 150: ~9.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~131 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Boulevard S40
Suzuki Intruder 150
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
9.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
131 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
31 hp @ 6,000 rpm
~9.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque
50 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
~11 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
145 km/h
~110 km/h (estimated)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
~131 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
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
Suzuki Intruder 150
6.5/10
"Honest city runabout that punches its weight, nothing more."
Pros
+Bulletproof low-maintenance engine
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Relaxed upright cruiser ergonomics
Cons
−Wobbly underdamped suspension
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Carb jetting problems prevalent
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