The Suzuki VL250 Intruder motorcycle was produced between 2000-04. It had a four-stroke, 65-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 248cc and a 10.5:1 compression ratio. The bike was air-cooled and had a wet sump lubrication system, with a BDS26 induction and a full transistor ignition system. The maximum power was 17.5 kW at 8500 rpm, and the maximum torque was 23 Nm at 6000 rpm. The clutch was wet, multi-plate, and the transmission had five speeds, with a constant mesh and a chain final drive. The bike had a semi-double cradle frame, a rake of 31 degrees, and a trail of 121mm. The front suspension was a telescopic fork with a 37mm oil/coil damping system, while the rear suspension was a twin shock with five-way adjustable coil springs. The front brakes were a single 275mm disc with a one-piston caliper, and the rear brakes were a 130mm drum. The bike had a length of 2240mm, a width of 880mm, and a height of 1110mm, with a wheelbase of 1520mm and a ground clearance of 150mm. The seat height was 685mm, and the dry weight was 143kg, with a wet weight of 159kg. Finally, the fuel capacity was 12 litres, or 3.2 US gallons or 2.6 Imperial gallons. The motorcycle was reviewed by Mcnews.com.au.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki VL 250LC Intruder
| Year | 2000 – 04 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 65 degrees V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 248 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 52 x 58.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication System | Wet sump |
| Induction | BDS26 |
| Ignition | Full transistor system |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 17.5 kW / 24 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 23 Nm / 2.3 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Primary Reduction | 3.173:1 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.636 / 2nd 1.647 / 3rd 1.217 / 4th 0.952 / 5th 0.818:1 |
| Final Reduction | 2.866:1 |
| Frame | Semi-double cradle |
| Rake | 31o |
| Trail | 121 mm / 4.8 in |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 37 mm, oil/coil damped |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock, coil springs, 5 way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 130 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/80-15 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2240 mm / 88.2 in Width: 880 mm / 34.6 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Seat Height | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 143 kg / 315 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 159 kg / 350 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |
| Review | Mcnews.com.au |
