Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC / Boulevard C90
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998-2004 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Air/oil-cooled, 45-degree tandem V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 1462cc, 96 x 101mm. |
| Power | 67 hp at 4,800 rpm[1] |
| Torque | 114 Nm at 2,300 rpm[1] |
| Transmission | Wet multiplate clutch, 5 speeds |
| Wheelbase | 66.9 in |
| Dimensions | L: 99.4 in W: 33.3 in. (handlebar) |
| Weight | 669 lb[citation needed] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5/4.1 gal |
| Related | Suzuki VL 1400 |
The VL 1500 Intruder LC was a cruiser motorcycle with a feet-forward riding posture, shaft drive and engine balance shafts made by Suzuki from 1998 to 2004.[2]
After VL production ended with model year 2004, Suzuki replaced the motorcycle in its model range with the 2005 fuel-injected [2] Boulevard C90, which is being produced as of 2013.
VL 1500 Intruder LC
The original Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC featured a low 26.7-inch seat height and an underseat 3.5-gallon fuel tank, contributing to a lower center of gravity, enhancing stability and low speed handling. Its new[1] engine is designed to produce a claimed 67 hp (745 watts) at a low 4,800 rpm and 84 pounds-feet (114 Nm) at 2,300 rpm.[1] In 2002, its front single disc brake was upgraded to dual discs and the bike received a 0.6-gallon larger, 4.1-gallon fuel tank.[3] In 2004, the bike received four-way emergency flasher / high beam passing switch, multi-reflector turn signals, hydraulic valve lash adjusters, hydraulic clutch and a back-torque limiter.[1]
The motorcycle's name combines V referring to its V-twin engine configuration, L referring to its long frame,[3] 1500 referring to the approximate metric displacement of the engine and the LC standing for Legendary Classic.
Production Resumed for the C90 in the 2013 model year
Boulevard C90
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005-2010,2013- |
| Predecessor | Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Air/oil-cooled, 45-deg. V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 1462cc, 96.0 x 101mm |
| Power | 66 hp at 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 115 Nm at 2,800 rpm |
| Transmission | Hydraulic wet clutch,5 speeds |
| Wheelbase | 66.9 in |
| Dimensions | L: 99.4 in. W: 35.5 in (handlebar) |
| Weight | 721 lb (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 gal |
In 2005, Suzuki re-branded its lineup of cruisers as its Boulevard series,[2] renaming the VL1500, the Boulevard C90. Aside from a name change, some minor cosmetic changes were also made to the bike, as well as some more drastic mechanical changes including replacing the carburetor with a new multi-hole fuel-injection system that was borrowed from Suzuki's Suzuki GSX-R line of racing bikes. It also added a 32-bit ECU processing chip and a marginally revised 3.7 gallon fuel tank.[4]
The engine’s torque and acceleration were increased by the introduction of the new fuel-injected system, featuring dual throttle valve and auto fast-idle systems. The engine employed Suzuki's proprietary SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electro-chemical Material) plated cylinders, a race-proven nickel-phosphorus-silicon-carbide coating for reduced weight and improved heat transfer, allowing for tighter and more efficient piston-to-cylinder clearance,[5] similar to a Nikasil coating. The engine developed 66 hp at 4,800 rpm and 115 Nm at 2,800 rpm.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "2009 Suzuki Boulevard C90/C90T Preview". Suzuki.
- ^ a b c "1600cc Class Motorcycles - The Forgotten Bunch, page 4". MotorcycleCruiser.com, page.
Since all the bikes here have counterbalancers
- ^ a b http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/suzuki_intruder_1500_lc/index.html
- ^ http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/2005_suzuki_boulevard_c90t_touring/index.html
- ^ "2002 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom". Motorcycle.com.