Suzuki VL1500 LC Intruder (1998-01)

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The Suzuki VL1500 LC Intruder motorcycle was produced between 1998 and 2001. It has a four stroke, 45 degrees V-twin engine with a capacity of 1462cc and is air/oil cooled with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike has a five-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks and the rear suspension is a monoshock link-type. The front and rear brakes are both single disc with 2 piston calipers. The bike has a wheelbase of 1700 mm and a dry weight of 292 kg. The fuel capacity is 15.5 L and the average consumption is 6.5 L/100 km. The standing 1/4 mile is completed in 15 seconds at a speed of 138 km/h. A review by MCN is available.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki VL 1500LC Intruder

Year: 1998 – 01


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1462 cc / 89.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 96 x 101 mm
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Induction: 2 x Mikuni BDSRS6 carburetors
Ignition: Digital transistorized
Spark Plug: NGK, DPR7EA-9
Starting: Electric
Battery: 12V, 14Ah
Max Power: 49.5 kW / 67 hp @ 4.800 rpm
Max Torque: 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84ft lb @ 2.300 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped

Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Monoshock link-type, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 117 mm / 4.6 in
Front Brakes: Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action
Rear Brakes: Single 180 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action
Front Wheel: Cast 3.50 x 16
Rear Wheel: Cast 5.00 x 15
Front Tyre: 150/80-16 Bridgestone G703 tubeless
Rear Tyre: 180/70-15 Bridgestone G702 tubeless
Rake: 32o
Trail: 137.9 mm / 5.43 in
Dimensions: Length 2525 mm / 99.4 in Width 965 mm / 38.0 in Height 1165 mm / 45.9 in
Wheelbase: 1700 mm / 66.9 in
Seat Height: 700 mm / 27.6 in
Dry Weight: 292 kg / 644 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal
Average Consumption: 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg / 43 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.0 sec / 138 km/h / 85.7 mph
Review: MCN

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