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 Suzuki VL1500 Intruder LC
19972004
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1998 Suzuki year code: W

The VL1500 Intruder LC was introduced in 1997 for the domestic market in Japan and available in 1998 in most parts of the world. It was an extra
heavy touring cruiser with a V-twin engine and shaft drive.
Although the model was named to Intruder, the design was closer to the VZ800
Marauder than the VS1400 Intruder. The LC addition was short of
Legendary Classic.
Startting frame number for the 1998 VL1500W: VY51A-100001

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1998 Suzuki VL1500 Intruder LC,
Pearl Novelty Black / Candy Forest Green Metallic (E6M)
1998 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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1998 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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1999 Suzuki year code: X

The 1999 VL1500 Intruder LC colors available were Pearl Novelty Black / Candy Forest Green Metallic (E6M), Metallic Flash Silver / Candy Saturn Black (M4R), Pearl Novelty Black / Candy (E6M), Solid Pale Yellow / Solid Super White (K7E) and Pearl Still White / Candy Antares Red (M4P)
Startting frame number for the 1998 VL1500X: VY51A-100565

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1999 Suzuki VL1500 Intruder LC,
Metallic Flash Silver / Candy Saturn Black (M4R)

1999 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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1999 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2000 Suzuki year code: Y

The VL1500 Intruder LC was was sold in Japan only between 1997 and 2000. The model was discontinued in Japan but the big and heavy bikes were more popular overseas and Suzuki continued manufacturing The VL1500 for export.

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2000 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2000 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2001 Suzuki year code: K1
2001 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2002 Suzuki year code: K2

The 2002-year's Legendary Classic got twin disc brake at the front.
The earlier models had only a single 300mm (11.8in.) disc.
The fuel tank capacity was increased from 13 liters to 15.5 liters.

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2002 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2003 Suzuki year code: K3
2003 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2003 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2003 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2004 Suzuki year code: K4

New features: 2004 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC gets integrated hazard warning light switch with low/high beam switch, multi-reflector turn signals, hydraulic clutch, hydraulic valve
lifters and back-torque limiter for smoother
downshifting.
2004 Suzuki VL1500 Intruder colors: Blue/Gray, Black, Silver/White

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2004 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2004 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2004 Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2004 VL1500 Intruder LC technical specifications

Engine: 1,462cc, four-stroke, air/oil cooled, 45 degree V-twin,
SOHC, 6-valves
Bore Stroke: 96.0 x 101.0mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Fuel System: Mikuni BDSR36
Lubrication: Wet Sump
Ignition: Digital/transistorized
Starter: Electric
Transmission: 5-speed
Final Drive: Shaft Drive
Overall Length: 2,525 mm (99.4 in.)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in.)
Overall Height: 1,165 mm (45.9 in.)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in.)
Wheelbase: 1,700 mm (66.9 in.)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Dry Weight: 296 kg (659 lbs.)
Suspension Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear: Link-type, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring
preload
Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes Rear: Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front: 150/80-16
Tires Rear: 180/70-15 M/C
Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.0 liter (4.0 gal.)
Color: Blue/Gray, Black, Silver/White |

2005 Suzuki year code: K5

In 2005, the Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC was replaced by the Suzuki Intruder C1500 (VL1500) in Europe and the Suzuki Boulevard C90 in the US. The main difference is the presence of electronic fuel injection instead of carburetors.

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2005 Suzuki C 90 Boulevard
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2005 Suzuki C 90 Boulevard
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2005 Suzuki C 90 Boulevard
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2005 Suzuki C 1500 Intruder
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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2005 Suzuki C 1500 Intruder
Overall Length: 2 525 mm (99.4 in)
Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 700 mm (66.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil-cooled 1462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW) @ 4 800 rpm, 114 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 2 300 rpm

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