Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC / Boulevard C90

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Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Suzuki Intruder VL 1500 LC 1.JPG
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 1998-2004
Class Cruiser
Engine 1,462 cc (89.2 cu in) air/oil-cooled, 45° tandem V-twin
Bore / stroke 96 mm × 101 mm (3.8 in × 4.0 in)
Power 50 kW (67 hp) @ 4,800 rpm [1]
Torque 114 N⋅m (84 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,300 rpm [1]
Transmission Wet multiplate clutch, 5 speeds
Wheelbase 1,700 mm (66.9 in)
DimensionsL: 2,520 mm (99.4 in)
W: 850 mm (33.3 in)
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The Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC and Boulevard C90 are cruiser motorcycles with a feet-forward riding posture, shaft drive and engine balance shafts made by Suzuki from 1998 to 2004 as the Intruder, and since 2005 as the Boulevard. [2]

Cruiser (motorcycle) type of motorcycle

A cruiser is a motorcycle in the style of American machines from the 1930s to the early 1960s, including those made by Harley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior and Henderson. The riding position usually places the feet forward and the hands up, with the spine erect or leaning back slightly. Typical cruiser engines emphasize easy rideability and shifting, with plenty of low-end torque but not necessarily large amounts of horsepower, traditionally V-twins but inline engines have become more common. Cruisers with greater performance than usual, including more horsepower, stronger brakes and better suspension, are often called power cruisers.

Balance shaft

In piston engine engineering, a balance shaft is an eccentric weighted shaft that offsets vibrations in engine designs that are not inherently balanced. The balance shaft was invented and patented by British engineer Frederick W. Lanchester in 1904.

Suzuki Japanese multinational corporation

Suzuki Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Minami-ku, Hamamatsu. Suzuki manufactures automobiles, four-wheel drive vehicles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines. In 2016, Suzuki was the eleventh biggest automaker by production worldwide. Suzuki has over 45,000 employees and has 35 production facilities in 23 countries, and 133 distributors in 192 countries. The worldwide sales volume of automobiles is the world's tenth largest, while domestic sales volume is the third largest in the country.

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After VL production ended with model year 2004, Suzuki replaced the motorcycle in its model range with the 2005 fuel-injected Boulevard C90, which is being produced as of 2013.

VL 1500 Intruder LC

The original Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC had a 680 mm (26.7 in) seat height and an underseat 13 l; 2.9 imp gal (3.5 US gal) fuel tank. Its new engine is designed to produce a claimed 50 kW (67 hp) @ 4,800 rpm, and 114 N⋅m (84 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,300 rpm torque. [1] In 2004, Suzuki added a 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 VL name refers to the V-twin engine and "long" frame, [3] 1500 is the approximate metric displacement of the engine, and the LC means Legendary Classic.

V-twin engine 2-cylinder piston engine in vee configuration

A V-twin engine, also called a V2 engine, is a two-cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration. Although widely associated with motorcycles, V-twin engines are also produced for the power equipment industry and are often found in riding lawnmowers, small tractors and electric generators.

Production resumed for the C90 in the 2013 model year.

Boulevard C90

Suzuki Boulevard C90
2006 Suzuki C90.jpg
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 2005-2010, 2013-
Predecessor Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Class Cruiser
Engine 1,462 cc (89.2 cu in) air/oil-cooled, 45° tandem V-twin
Bore / stroke 96 mm × 101 mm (3.8 in × 4.0 in)
Power 50 kW (67 hp) @ 4,800 rpm (claimed) [1]
Torque 114 N⋅m (84 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,300 rpm (claimed) [1]
Transmission Wet multiplate clutch, 5 speeds
Wheelbase 1,700 mm (66.9 in)
DimensionsL: 2,520 mm (99.4 in)
W: 850 mm (33.5 in)

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 and cosmetic differences, Suzuki replaced the carburetor with a new multi-hole fuel-injection system that was borrowed from Suzuki's Suzuki GSX-R line of racing bikes. They 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, with dual throttle valve and auto fast-idle systems. The engine uses SCEM cylinder plating. [1] Suzuki said the engine developed 50 kW (67 hp) @ 4,800 rpm and 114 N⋅m (84 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,300 rpm. [1]

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