Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC / Boulevard C90
{{Infobox motorcycle
|name=Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
|image=File:Suzuki Intruder VL 1500 LC 1.JPG
|aka=
|manufacturer=Suzuki
|production=1998-2004
|class=Cruiser
|engine={{convert|1462|cc|abbr=on}} air/oil-cooled, 45° tandem V-twin
|bore_stroke={{convert|96|×|101|mm|abbr=on}}
|power={{convert|67|hp|abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 4,800 rpm
|torque={{convert|114|Nm|abbr=on}} @ 2,300 rpm
|transmission=Wet multiplate clutch, 5 speeds
|wheels=Cast, 3.50 x 16 in (f), 5.00 x 15 in (r)
|wheelbase={{convert|66.9|in|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|length={{convert|99.4|in|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|width={{convert|33.3|in|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|height=
|seat height={{convert|26.7|in|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|related=Suzuki VL 1400
}}
The Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC and Boulevard C90 are cruiser motorcycles with a feet-forward riding posture and shaft drive made by Suzuki from 1998 to 2004 as the Intruder, and since 2005 as the Boulevard.{{cite web |title=1600cc Class Motorcycles - The Forgotten Bunch |website=MotorcycleCruiser.com |last=Cherney |first=Andrew |url=http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/1600cc-class-motorcycles-forgotten-bunch |date=2009-03-06 |access-date=2016-09-03}}
After VL production ended with model year 2004, Suzuki updated the motorcycle with fuel-injection, renamed it to Boulevard C90 in North America (Intruder C1500 in Europe) and it remained in production until 2009.
In 2013 the C90/C1500 model was resurrected with a completely new engine and frame.
VL 1500 Intruder LC
The original Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC had a {{convert|26.7|in|abbr=on|order=flip}} seat height and an underseat {{convert|4.08|usgal|abbr=on|order=flip}} fuel tank. The engine is a slightly revised version of the air and oil cooled Suzuki Intruder 1400 motor: a 45° V-twin with offset crank pins to reduce vibrations. It also features shaft final drive and hydraulic clutch with a back-torque limiter.
The 3-valve single overhead camshaft valvetrain utilizes hydraulic valve lash adjusters to minimise maintenance.{{Cite web |title=MOTORCYCLE |url=https://www.globalsuzuki.com/motorcycle/smgs/digital-archive/2_bike/cruiser_087.php |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Global Suzuki |language=en}} It produces a claimed {{convert|67|hp|abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 4,800 rpm, and {{convert|114|Nm|abbr=on}} @ 2,300 rpm of torque.{{cite web |title=2009 Suzuki Boulevard C90/C90T Preview |last=Biker |first=Maxx |website=TopSpeed.com |url=http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/suzuki/2009-suzuki-boulevard-c90-c90t-ar68845.html |date=2009-05-01 |access-date=2016-09-03}} Models made between 1998 and 2004 were equipped with two Mikuni BDSR36 carburetors. 1998-2001 models had single brake discs on the front wheels and single disc on the rear, both fitted with simple twin piston, dual action calipers. 2002-on models were updated with a dual rotor front brake with floating, twin piston calipers, the rear brakes were upgraded with 4 piston brake calipers.
In 2004, Suzuki added a four-way emergency flasher/high beam passing switch and multi-reflector turn signals.
The VL name refers to the V-twin engine and "long" frame,{{cite web |title=Motorcycle Road Test: Suzuki Intruder 1500 LC |website=MotorcycleCruiser.com |url=http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/motorcycle-road-test-suzuki-intruder-1500-lc |date=2009-02-24 |access-date=2016-09-03}} 1500 is the approximate metric displacement of the engine, and the LC means Legendary Classic.
Production resumed for the C90 in the 2013 model year with a redesigned, liquid cooled 54° V-twin engine.{{Cite web |title=MOTORCYCLE |url=https://www.globalsuzuki.com/motorcycle/smgs/digital-archive/2_bike/cruiser_087.php#p2 |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=Global Suzuki |language=en}}
Boulevard C90
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name=Suzuki Boulevard C90
|image=File:2006 Suzuki C90.jpg
|manufacturer=Suzuki
|production=2005-2010, 2013-
|predecessor=Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
|class=Cruiser
|engine={{convert|1462|cc|abbr=on}} air/oil-cooled, 45° tandem V-twin
|power={{convert|67|hp|abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 4,800 rpm (claimed)
|torque={{convert|114|Nm|abbr=on}} @ 2,300 rpm (claimed)
|bore_stroke={{convert|96|×|101|mm|abbr=on}}
|transmission=Wet multiplate clutch, 5 speeds
|wheels=Machined aluminum, 16 in.front, 15 in. rear
|wheelbase={{convert|66.9|in|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|length={{convert|99.4|in|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|width={{convert|33.5|in|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|height=
|seat height={{convert|26.7|in|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|fuel_consumption=
}}
In 2005, Suzuki re-branded its line-up of cruisers as its Boulevard series, renaming the VL1500 the Boulevard C90. Aside from a name change and cosmetic differences, Suzuki replaced the carburetors with a new multi-port 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.{{cite web |title=Riding Impression: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C90T Touring Cruiser Motorcycle |website=MotorcycleCruiser.com |url=http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/riding-impression-2005-suzuki-boulevard-c90t-touring-cruiser-motorcycle |date=2009-02-24 |access-date=2016-09-03}}
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. Suzuki said the engine developed {{convert|67|hp|abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 4,800 rpm and {{convert|114|Nm|abbr=on}} @ 2,300 rpm.
References
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External links
- [http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/suzuki/vl1500-intruder/1998/ Suzuki VL1500 Intruder (1998-2002) review]
- [http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/suzuki/c1500t-intruder/2013/ Suzuki C1500T Intruder (2013-on) review]
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