Suzuki VL250 Intruder (2012-16)

The Suzuki VL 250LC Intruder was produced from 2012-16 and had a four-stroke, 65 degrees V-twin engine with a capacity of 248cc. Its compression ratio was 10.5:1 and it had a wet sump lubrication system. The bike had a chrome 2-into-1 exhaust and a BDS26 induction. The electronic ignition had a full transistor system and electric starting. It had a maximum power of 17.5 kW and maximum torque of 23 Nm. Its clutch was a wet multi-plate and it had a five-speed constant mesh transmission. The final drive was a chain and its primary reduction was 3.173:1. The semi-double cradle frame had a 31o rake and 121mm trail. The front suspension was a telescopic fork, while the rear was a twin shock coil spring system that was five-way adjustable. The front brakes were a single 275mm disc with a 1-piston caliper, while the rear brake was a 130mm drum. The bike’s wheels were chrome rims with laced spokes and the tires were 90/90-M18 at the front and 130/90-M15 at the rear. Length was 2240 mm, width was 880 mm, and height was 1110 mm. The bike had a wheelbase of 1520 mm and ground clearance of 150 mm. Its seat height was 685 mm, dry weight was 143 kg, and wet weight was 159 kg. The bike’s fuel capacity was 12 litres. The Netrider review described the bike as a comfortable cruiser with a smooth ride and easy handling.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki VL 250LC Intruder

Year: 2012 – 16
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
Exhaust: Chrome, 2-into-1
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
Wheels: Chrome rims, laced spokes
Front Tyre: 90/90-M18
Rear Tyre: 130/90-M15
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