The Suzuki Intruder M800 appeared in early 2005 as a replacement for [[Suzuki_VZ800_Desperado_ (Marauder) | Suzuki VZ800 Marauder (Desperado)]]. In the North American market, the model was sold under the name - '' Suzuki Boulevard M50 ''.

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Despite the difference in names, both motorcycles are almost identical (with the exception of the logos and nameplates). At the same time, an internal Japanese version was also presented, called [[Suzuki_Boulevard_400 | Suzuki Boulevard 400]], which had common visual features with the Intruder M800 / Boulevard M50, but with a number of technical differences. However, the export version of the Suzuki Intruder M800 (Boulevard M50) from 2005 to 2006. also sold in limited quantities in Japan under the name - '''' Suzuki Boulevard 800 '''(outwardly identical to the M50, but without the M50 stickers on the plastic side covers).