Suzuki Intruder 1500 vs Suzuki Boulevard C90
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder 1500 vs Suzuki Boulevard C90. Suzuki Intruder 1500: 70 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Boulevard C90: 72 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Intruder 1500
Suzuki Boulevard C90
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
118 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
70 hp @ 4,800 rpm
72 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
118 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder 1500
7.8/10
"A dependable, underrated cruiser that punches above its used price."
Pros
+Bombproof engine reliability
+Massive low-end torque
+Smooth shaft drive
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Carbs gum up easily
−Chrome maintenance is relentless
Suzuki Boulevard C90
7.0/10
"Solid, unfussy cruiser that rewards relaxed riders who maintain it."
Pros
+Strong low-end torque
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Affordable used pricing
Cons
−Heavy and unwieldy slow-speed
−Pre-2009 carbs need attention
−Limited aftermarket support
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