Suzuki VL 1500LC Intruder S (2004)

The Suzuki VL 1500LC Intruder S.E. motorcycle was manufactured in 2004. It was powered by a four-stroke, 1462cc V-twin engine with a 45-degree angle and SOHC. The bike had a 5-speed transmission and shaft final drive, with a maximum power output of 49.5 kW and maximum torque of 114 Nm. Braking was provided by a single 300mm front disc and a single 180mm rear disc, both with 2 piston calipers. Suspension was provided by telescopic forks and a monoshock link-type rear suspension. The bike had a length of 2525mm, width of 965mm, and height of 1165mm, with a wheelbase of 1700mm and a seat height of 700mm. The dry weight was 292kg, and the fuel capacity was 15.5 litres. The average consumption was 6.5 L/100km. The standing quarter-mile time was recorded at 15 seconds, with a maximum speed of 138 km/h. The bike was reviewed positively by Motorcycle Cruiser.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki VL 1500LC Intruder S.E.

Year: 2004

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: Motorcycle Cruiser