Suzuki VL250 Intruder (2005-11)

The Suzuki VL250LC Intruder motorcycle was produced from 2005 to 2011 with a four-stroke, 65-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 248cc or 15.1cu in. The engine had a compression ratio of 10.5:1 and used a BDS26 induction system, producing 17.5kW or 24hp at 8500rpm and 23Nm or 2.3kgf-m at 6000rpm. The clutch was wet and multi-plate, and the five-speed transmission had a constant mesh. The motorcycle’s final drive was a chain with primary reduction at 3.173:1 and gear ratios of 1st 2.636, 2nd 1.647, 3rd 1.217, 4th 0.952, and 5th 0.818:1. The frame was a semi-double cradle with a 31-degree rake and a 121mm or 4.8-inch trail. The motorcycle had telescopic fork front suspension with a 37mm, oil/coil damped and twin shock, coil spring, five-way adjustable rear suspension. Front brakes were a single 275mm disc with a one-piston caliper and rear brakes were a 130mm drum. The front and rear tires were 90/90-17 and 150/80-15 respectively. The motorcycle had a length of 2240mm or 88.2 inches, a width of 880mm or 34.6 inches, and a height of 1110mm or 43.7 inches with a wheelbase of 1520mm or 59.8 inches. The wet weight was 159kg or 350lbs and fuel capacity was 12 liters or 3.2 US gallons or 2.6 Imperial gallons. The Netrider review gave detailed information about the motorcycle but did not provide a specific overall rating or recommendation.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki VL 250LC Intruder

Year: 2005 – 11

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: Netrider