Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder Legendary Classic Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder Legendary Classic motorcycle specifications include a 1,462 cc (89.21 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 292 kg (643.7 lb).

Key specifications

1998Year released
1,462 ccDisplacement
114.0 Nm @ 2,300 rpmTorque
292 kgDry weight
700 mmSeat height

How the Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder Legendary Classic 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.

Displacement1,462 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 140% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 97th percentile across Suzuki models.

Seat height700 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

About 11% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement97th

1,462 cc — larger displacement than about 97% of Suzuki models.

Seat height16th

700 mm — taller than about 16% of Suzuki models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,462 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 700 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Model information

Year released 1998

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,462 cc (89.21 cu in)
Torque 114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 2,300 rpm
Valves per cylinder 3
Cooling system Air
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 292 kg (643.7 lb)
Seat height 700 mm (27.6 inches)

Performance

Top speed 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.2295 hp/kg

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.