Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Yamaha Virago 535
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Yamaha Virago 535. 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. Yamaha Virago 535: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Boulevard S40
Yamaha Virago 535
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
181 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
31 hp @ 6,000 rpm
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
50 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
44 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Virago 535
7.5/10
"A brilliant starter cruiser if you buy smart and inspect carefully."
Pros
+Dead reliable when maintained
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Forgiving low-speed handling
Cons
−Carbs need attention always
−Charging system fails regularly
−Worn suspension almost universal
Top 10 Accessories
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