| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998-2004 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Air/oil-cooled, 45-degree tandem V-twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 1462cc, 96 x 101mm. |
| Power | 67 hp at 4,800 rpm[1] |
| Torque | 114 Nm at 2,300 rpm[1] |
| Transmission | Wet mutiplate clutch, 5 speeds |
| Wheelbase | 66.9 in |
| Dimensions | L 99.4 in W 33.3 in. (handlebar) |
| Weight | 669 lb (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5/4.1 gal |
| Related | Suzuki VL 1400 |
The VL 1500 Intruder LC was a cruiser motorcycle with a feet-forward riding posture, shaft drive and engine balance shafts made by Suzuki from 1998 to 2004.[2]
After VL production ended with model year 2004, Suzuki replaced the motorcycle in its model range with the 2005 fuel-injected (but otherwise relatively unchanged)[2] Boulevard C90, which is no longer being produced.
The original Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC featured a low 26.7-inch seat height and an underseat 3.5-gallon fuel tank, contributing to a lower center of gravity, enhancing stability and low speed handling. Its new[1] engine is designed to produce a claimed 67 hp at a low 4,800 rpm and 114 Nm at 2,300 rpm.[1] In 2002, its front single disc brake was upgraded to dual discs and the bike received a 0.6-gallon larger, 4.1-gallon fuel tank.[3] In 2004, the bike received four-way emergency flasher / high beam passing switch, multi-reflector turn signals, hydraulic valve lash adjusters, hydraulic clutch and a back-torque limiter.[1]
The motorcycle's name combines V referring to its V-twin engine configuration, L referring to its long frame,[4] 1500 referring to the approximate metric displacement of the engine and the LC standing for Legendary Classic.
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005- |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Air/oil-cooled, 45-deg. V-twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 1462cc, 96.0 x 101mm |
| Power | 66 hp at 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 115 Nm at 2,800 rpm |
| Transmission | Hydraulic wet clutch,5 speeds |
| Wheelbase | 66.9 in |
| Dimensions | L 99.4 in. W 35.5 in (handlebar) |
| Weight | 721 lb (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 gal |
| Related | Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC |
In 2005, Suzuki re-branded its lineup of cruisers as its Boulevard series,[2] renaming the VL1500, the Boulevard C90. Aside from a name change, some minor cosmetic changes were also made to the bike, as well as some more drastic mechanical changes including replacing the carburetor with a new multi-hole fuel-injection system that was borrowed from Suzuki's Suzuki GSX-R line of racing bikes. It also added a 32-bit ECU processing chip and a marginally revised 3.7 gallon fuel cell.[5]
The engine’s torque and acceleration were increased by the introduction of the new fuel-injected system, featuring dual throttle valve and auto fast-idle systems. The engine employed Suzuki's proprietary SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electro-chemical Material) plated cylinders, a race-proven nickel-phosphorus-silicon-carbide coating for reduced weight and improved heat transfer, allowing for tighter and more efficient piston-to-cylinder clearance[6], similar to a Nikasil coating. The engine developed 66 hp at 4,800 rpm and 115 Nm at 2,800 rpm.[1]