Across the 1999, 2000 and 2001 model years, the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 683.4 lb (310 kg) and dry weights ranging from 652.6 lb (296 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder is heavier than about 67.6% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 683.4 lb (310 kg) |
| Dry weight | 652.6 lb (296 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,462 cc |
| Power | 67 hp |
| Torque | 84.1 lb-ft (114 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.09 US gal (15.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 25.5 lb (11.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.27 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.74 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.3 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.88 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.14 cc / lb to 2.24 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.6 lb / 100 cc to 46.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 3.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 677.2 lb (307.2 kg) to 678 lb (307.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 683.4 lb (310 kg) for wet/running weight and 652.6 lb (296 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder heavy compared with other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 68th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1999-2001 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.09 US gal (15.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 25.5 lb (11.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 863.4 lb (391.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.27 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 50th percentile within the compatible Suzuki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 677.2 lb (307.2 kg) to 678 lb (307.5 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.3 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.88 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.14 cc per lb to 2.24 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.