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Cruisers
Cruisers

SUZUKI C50T $12,490 The 2017 Boulevard C50T captivates from the very fi rst glance. With its elegant two-tone paintwork
and glistening chrome, it is sure to make an impression among the Sunday group ride. Features
include white wall tyres, a white meter face and studded seat trim. Down the boulevard or out on the
highway, the C50T’s V-Twin powerplant is engineered for pure excitement. With strong low-end and
mid-range torque, it accelerates hard from just above idle yet, thanks to its advanced engineering,
it’s incredibly smooth at highway cruising speeds.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Fuel-injected, liquid-cooled 45º V-twin Seat height: 700mm
Displacement: 805cc Kerb weight: 277kg (wet)
Power/Torque: 39kW @ 6000rpm/ Fuel capacity: 15.5L
69Nm @ 4000rpm Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
Transmission: 5-speed, shaft fi nal drive km/10,000km
Tyres: F: 130/90-16 R: 170/80R15
VERDICT: CLASSIC LOOKS

The 2017 Boulevard S40 takes that timeless single-cylinder design and adds a shot of advanced SUZUKI BOULEVARD S40 $7,990
Suzuki technology to create a bike that combines exciting performance with rock-solid reliability. One
of the S40’s major attractions is its lightweight responsiveness — it’s great for cruising down the
boulevard or getting outside and beyond the city limits. Wherever you ride, one twist of the throttle
rewards you with a blast of low-end and mid-range torque. When you’re up to cruising speed, you’ll
really appreciate the engine’s smooth performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 4-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC engine Seat height: 700mm
Displacement: 652cc Kerb weight: 173kg (wet)
Power/Torque: 23kW @ 5400rpm/ Fuel capacity: 10L
50Nm @ 3400rpm Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
Transmission: 5-speed, belt fi nal drive km/10,000km
Tyres: F: 100/90-19 R: 140/80-15

VERDICT: EASY RIDING LAMS APPROVED

SUZUKI INTRUDER 205LC $7690 The pulsing rhythm of a thumping V-twin. It’s the sound of performance and no 250 plays it like this
Intruder. An escapist with performance hunger, this cruiser’s three-valve-per-cylinder V-twin, with
advanced gearshift technology, delivers the grunt every rider thrives on. Big and long, its menace
comes from a sweeping chrome-plated muffl er, deep fl ared fenders and a fat teardrop fuel tank. A
long wheelbase and deep-seated style complete a cruiser that screams presence and performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 3-valves-per-cylinder, 65º V-twin Seat height: 685mm
Displacement: 248cc Kerb weight: 159kg (wet)
Power/Torque: NA Fuel capacity: 12L
Transmission: 5-speed, chain fi nal drive Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
Tyres: F: 90/90-18 R: 150/80-15 km/10,000km

VERDICT: PULSATING LAMS APPROVED

Triumph squeezed 102cc more from the muscle-bound parallel-twin engine so that it packs an even TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM
bigger punch. Still laid-back but underpinned by serious power and the best handling in its class, this
is a cruiser with a dark side. $22,800
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, Tyres: F: 120/70R19 R: 200/50R17
270º fi ring interval Seat height: 700mm
Displacement: 1699cc Kerb weight: 308kg (dry)
Power/Torque: 72kW @ 5200rpm/ Fuel capacity: 22L
156Nm @ 2950rpm Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch, km/10,000
belt fi nal drive
VERDICT: LAID-BACK MUSCLE

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