2006 Suzuki Boulevard S40 from United States of America

Summary:

Reliable, inexpensive, simple fun!

Faults:

Nothing has broken.

General Comments:

First bike after 44 years. Runs and handles great after the normal tweaks were applied. Harley late 90's Dyna muffler, carb rejet and needle height adjustment, K&N drop in filter and opened-up airbox, plus the extra step of porting the exhaust side of the head. Intake is pretty good as is. Heavier fork oil and a good sag adjustment. Also installed a Corbin seat, Progressive Susp. R. shocks. Chain conversion to 2.65 final from 2.95. This bike is so easy to work on and customize. A rolling hunk of clay you can mold into any bike you can dream of.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th June, 2019

2006 Suzuki Boulevard S40 from United States of America

Summary:

Best starter bike available - nimble city bike too!

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

It's the best starter bike out there, as it is light, handles well, and is freeway-capable for short periods.

It handles well on gravel roads - I always wanted to flat-track it.

My wife did a 380-mile day on it, then decided she needed a bigger bike. No Sportster for her! (like I ride) - instead, she traded for a C50. I miss this bike.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 11th December, 2015

2006 Suzuki Boulevard S40 from Japan

Summary:

It is a great city bike, comfortable and easy to handle

Faults:

Inside the case, the small lever that depresses the clutch rod fractured and split into 2 pieces. I torch welded them back together. It is still working now for 2 months.

Three times this bike has developed a terrible screeching engine noise soon after leaving for a ride. I believe it is from letting the bike warm up too long while on the side stand, causing it to suffer from oil starvation. From now on, I will let it run in the upright position, or only momentarily on the side stand, while I go get something.

General Comments:

I call it a KISS bike... keep it simple stupid! Great 6 gear bike. Easy to check valve clearances. Easy to jack up and change the rear tire to fix a flat.

Good acceleration for around town. It pulls wheelies without any hesitation.

I would like it geared a little higher for highway travel. It is a toss up as to whether to stay in 4th at 40 mph or bump up to 5th. If geared higher, it could stay in 4th to 50 mph around town, and then 5th for the highway.

I plan on installing a megaphone in the near future; it is too quiet.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd February, 2012

14th May 2012, 18:38

Are you sure you are riding a Boulevard S40? I have one, and it is only a 5 speed, and I'm not quite sure if it can pull wheelies. Maybe I'm missing something here?

In reply to 14th May 2012, 18:38

5th Jun 2017, 23:02

I was mad at a stoplight that didn't detect my S40, and accidentally popped a 1-foot wheelie at the next light. Lesson: it will wheelie if you crank and dump!

In reply to 14th May 2012, 18:38

8th May 2018, 22:40

Hard acceleration from a standing stop in first gear will give you some really nice off the line controlled front wheel lift - not the same as a prolonged ride on one wheel, but still very cool.