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.

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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