Suzuki Boulevard M1800 (VZR1800) (2006-2009)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Suzuki Boulevard M1800 (VZR1800) (2006-2009) takes 3.6 L of oil with a filter change (3.4 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)3.6 LAfter oil filter change
Oil capacity (without filter)3.4 LAfter draining only
Oil capacity (dry fill)4.7 LFull disassembly/overhaul refill
Coolant (radiator)2.7 LEngine side ~2.45 L + reservoir ~0.25 L
Final gear oil capacity0.2–0.22 LShaft final drive bevel-gear case
Consumables
Engine oil gradeSAE 10W-40, API SF/SG or SH/SJ with JASO MA
Coolant typeAnti-freeze/coolant compatible with aluminum radiators, mixed 50:50 with distilled water
Oil filter (OEM)16510-07J10Same universal Suzuki cartridge filter used across Boulevard/GSX-R/Bandit/Hayabusa — web-confirmed.
Air filter (OEM)Non-woven fabric element
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR8EK or DENSO U24ETR
Drive chainN/A — shaft drive
Front brake pads (OEM)Wear indicator groove — no numeric minimum thickness specified
Rear brake pads (OEM)Wear indicator groove — no numeric minimum thickness specified
Clutch free play10–15 mmAt clutch lever end, cable-actuated
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size130/70R18M/C 63V, tubeless
Rear tire size240/40R18M/C 79V, tubeless
Front tire pressure250 kPaSame solo or with passenger
Rear tire pressure290 kPaSame solo or with passenger
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Rear brake disc (min)6.3 mm
Brake pad — front (min)Wear indicator groove
Brake pad — rear (min)Wear indicator groove
Clutch friction plate (min)3.17 mmDriven plate No.2 (thinnest limit of the plate set — drive plate No.1 limit is 3.22 mm)