Suzuki VL1500 Intruder LC model history
1998—

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1998 Suzuki year code: W

The VL1500 Intruder LC was introduced for 1998. It was an extra heavy touring cruiser with a V-twin engine and shaft drive. Although the model was named to Intruder (the LC addition meaning ”Legendary Classic”), the design was closer to the VZ800 Marauder than the VS1400 Intruder.

VL 1500 Intruder LC 1998 Overall Length: 2,535 mm (99.8 in) Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in) Overall Height: 1,155 mm (45.5 in) Wheelbase: 1,700 mm (66.9 in) Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in) Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs) Engine type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm / 2,300 rpm.

VL 1500 Intruder LC 1998 Overall Length: 2,535 mm (99.8 in) Overall Width: 965 mm (38.0 in) Overall Height: 1,155 mm (45.5 in) Wheelbase: 1,700 mm (66.9 in) Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in) Weight: 292 kg (644 lbs) Engine type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm / 2,300 rpm.

1999 Suzuki year code: X

VL 1500 Intruder LC 1999 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

VL 1500 Intruder LC 1999 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

2000 Suzuki year code: Y

VL 1500 Intruder LC 2000 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

VL 1500 Intruder LC 2000 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

2001 Suzuki year code: K1

VL 1500 Intruder LC 2001 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

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.

VL 1500 Intruder LC 2002 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

2003 Suzuki year code: K3

VL 1500 Intruder LC 2003 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

VL 1500 Intruder LC 2003 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

VL 1500 Intruder LC 2003 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

2004 Suzuki year code: K4

New features: Standard 4-way emergency flasher and and high beam passing switch, multi-reflector turn signals, hydraulic valve lash adjusters, hydraulic clutch, back-torque limiter for smoother downshifting. Colors: Blue/Gray, Black, Silver/White

VL 1500 Intruder LC 2004 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

VL 1500 Intruder LC 2004 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

VL 1500 Intruder LC 2004 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 type: Air/oil-cooled 1,462 cc 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valves. 67 hp (49.5 kW)/ 4,800 rpm, 114 Nm/ 2,300 rpm.

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

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