The Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder motorcycle specifications include a 1,462 cc (89.21 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 310 kg (683.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder 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 55% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 11% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 9% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 54th 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.
310 kg — heavier than about 93% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 7%.
700 mm — taller than about 16% of Suzuki models.
15.5 L — larger than about 54% 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.
1,700
1,444
18% above average.
700
786
11% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 150/80-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/70-15 |
| 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 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 258 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.95:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 118 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 180/70-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 310 kg (683.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,700 mm (66.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.50 L (4.10 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.00 L/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 139.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.50 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 18.60 seconds |
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.