Suzuki VZ1500 Intruder (Boulevard M90)
Suzuki VZ1500 Intruder was first introduced in 2009 and was intended for the markets of North America, Europe and Oceania, where it was sold under various names:
- Suzuki Intruder M1500 - model for all markets except North America.
- Suzuki Boulevard M90 - model for the North American market.
The Suzuki Intruder M1500 / Boulevard M90 was based on a frame from the flagship version Suzuki Intruder M1800R / Boulevard M109R and a redesigned engine from [[Suzuki_VL1500_Intruder_] , increased compression ratio, 4 valves per cylinder and a number of other improvements, which ultimately increased the maximum power to 106 hp and torque to 137 Nm.
In all other respects, the Suzuki Intruder M1500 / Boulevard M90 was very much like the M109R model - Suzuki's marketing ploy was to offer the market a cheaper alternative to the M109R, which would be as similar to it as possible.
Despite the interesting concept, the Suzuki Intruder M1500 / Boulevard M90 model outside the American market enjoyed rather weak demand. This led to the fact that Intruder M1500 gradually began to disappear from dealers in European countries, as well as the name itself. As a result, only American modifications of the Boulevard M90 remained on the market today, which continue to be produced to this day.
In 2013, the liquid engine from the Suzuki Boulevard M90 completely migrated to the classic version Suzuki Boulevard C90, which received the abbreviation B.O.S.S. Despite the same engines, the C90 and M90 deliver different power and torque - the classic version of the C90 is "throttled" to 77.8 hp.
The main competitors of Suzuki VZ1500 Intruder (Boulevard M90) in the class:
Specifications
Specifications Suzuki Intruder M1500 / Boulevard M90:
| Model | Suzuki Intruder M1500 / Boulevard M90 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | cruiser |
| Release year | 2009+ |
| Frame | steel |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped |
| Working volume | 1462 cc cm. |
| Bore / Stroke | 96.0 x 101 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Injector (SDTV) |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 106 hp (78 kW) at 4800 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 137 Nm (14.0 kgf * m) @ 2700 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | cardan |
| Front tire size | 120 / 70ZR 18M / C (59W) |
| Rear tire size | 200 / 50ZR 17M / C (75W) |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 290mm, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 274 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted fork, 130mm travel |
| Rear suspension | linkage with monoshock (preload adjustment), stroke - 108 mm |
| Motorcycle length | 2390 mm - VZ1500 (North America)
2410 mm - VZ1500 (Europe, Oceania) |
| Motorcycle width | 870 mm |
| Motorcycle height | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1690 mm |
| Saddle height | 716 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 4.8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 190 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.2 l |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 328 kg |
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