drharveys - FSO wrote on 01/20/09 at 19:26:36:gerald.hughes wrote on 01/20/09 at 19:15:31:I was curious however, about the distinction between the S40 and the LS 650. Does anyone know why this distinction is made? I had assumed that the fork tubes would be the same.
Because Suzuki is branding all their cruisers as "Boulevard". Now you have to look real close to see where it actually says "Suzuki" on the bike!
As for the S-40, all the other Boulevards are B-something, and they've switched from cc's to cubic inches in the numbers so as not to confuse crossover Harley guys, I guess. So, we have a Single of 40 cu in, I suppose the twins have the B designation so you know it has "Both" cylinders!
Oh yeah, I have the Superbrace on mine -- major handling improvement. Now upgrade the shocks (I have Hagons) and see how the rear wheel likes it!
I've seen designations of C50, C90, T50, T90, and so on; I'm guessing it stands for Cruiser, and Touring, judging by the accesories on them. They also make an S50, and I think an S90. I'd say it stands for Sport, (or Supercool!
), since the S50 is supposed to be quite the little hot rod judging by what the owners say.