The Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC motorcycle specifications include a 1,462 cc (89.21 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 296 kg (652.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 140% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 97th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 11% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 6% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 50th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,462 cc — larger displacement than about 97% of Suzuki models.
700 mm — taller than about 16% of Suzuki models.
15 L — larger than about 50% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
2,525
2,137
18% above average.
965
823
17% above average.
1,165
1,158
Close to average.
1,700
1,444
18% above average.
700
786
11% below average.
145
176
18% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 150/80-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/70-15 M/C |
| Front tire width | 150 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.95:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,462 cc (89.21 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 96.0 x 101 mm (3.8 x 4.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 180/70-15 M/C |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 296 kg (652.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,525 mm (99.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 965 mm (38.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,165 mm (45.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,700 mm (66.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.