Suzuki VL1500 Intruder (Boulevard C90)
The Suzuki VL1500 Intruder LC was first introduced in 1998.
Lineup:
- Suzuki VS400 Intruder
- Suzuki VL400 Intruder
- Suzuki VS750 Intruder
- Suzuki VS800 Intruder
- Suzuki Intruder C800
- Suzuki Intruder M800
- Suzuki Intruder 1400
- Suzuki VL1500 Intruder
- Suzuki VZ1500 Intruder
- Suzuki Intruder 1800
The abbreviation LC stands for Legendary Classic. At the time of its inception, the motorcycle was based on a V-shaped air 2-cylinder engine with a carburetor power system, but by 2005 it received an injector and changed its name to Suzuki C1500 Intruder and Suzuki Boulevard C90 '(for the North American market). In 2013, the model receives the B.O.S.S. prefix, changing its appearance and receiving a new liquid engine from Suzuki VZ1500 / Boulevard M90. Currently, the basic version of the Suzuki Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S. only available in North America - there is still a touring version of the Suzuki Boulevard C90T in other markets.
Main modifications and generations of Suzuki Intruder 1500:
- Suzuki VL1500 Intruder LC - existed on the market from 1998 to 2004. Visually distinguished by the front 2-piston boxer calipers and the triangular air filter cover.
- Suzuki Intruder C1500 / Boulevard C90 - existed on the market from 2005 to 2012. It is a continuation of the previous modification. Visually distinguished by 2-piston front calipers and an oval air filter cover.
- Suzuki Boulevard C90T - existed from 2005 to 2012. Represents the previous modification + leather saddlebags, windshield and other saddle.
- Suzuki Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S. - appeared in 2013 and replaced the previous C90. The modification differs with a single disc front brake, black color instead of chrome, different wheels and a liquid engine from the version Boulevard M90.
- Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S. - appeared in 2013 and replaced the previous C90T. Built on the basis of the previous modification + wardrobe trunks and windshield.
Currently, there are only 2 latest modifications on the market, available mainly in the American market.
The main competitors of Suzuki VL1500 Intruder / Boulevard C90:
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Specifications
Specifications Suzuki Intruder C1500 / Boulevard C90:
| Model | Suzuki VL1500 Intruder LC / Intruder C1500 / Boulevard C90 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | cruiser |
| Release year | 1998+ |
| Frame | steel |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped |
| Working volume | 1462 cc cm. |
| Bore / Stroke | 96.0 x 101 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5: 1 - Intruder 1500 LC / Boulevard C90
9.5: 1 - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T (2013+) |
| Cooling | Air - Intruder 1500 LC / Boulevard C90 (2005-2012)
liquid - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S. (2013+) |
| Number of valves per cylinder | SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder (since 2004 - hydraulic lifters) - Intruder 1500 LC / Boulevard C90
SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T (2013+) |
| Fuel supply system | Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDSR36 - Intruder 1500 LC
Injector (SDTV) - Boulevard C90 / Intruder C1500 |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 68 hp (50 kW) @ 4800 rpm - Intruder 1500 LC / Boulevard C90
77.8 h.p. (57 kW) @ 4800 rpm - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T (2013+) |
| Maximum torque | 114 Nm (11.5 kgf * m) @ 2300 rpm - Intruder 1500 LC / Boulevard C90
131 Nm (13.2 kgf * m) / 2600 rpm - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T (2013+) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | cardan |
| Front tire size | 150 / 80-16 71H - Intruder 1500 LC / Boulevard C90
130 / 80-17 65H - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T (2013+) |
| Rear tire size | 180 / 70-15M / C 76 - Intruder 1500 LC / Boulevard C90
200 / 60-16M / C 79 - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T (2013+) |
| Front brakes | Single disc, 300mm, 2-piston flat caliper - Intruder 1500 LC (1998-2001)
2 discs, 300mm, 2-piston calipers - Intruder 1500 LC (2002-2012) / Boulevard C90 Single disc, 330 mm, 4-piston caliper - Boulevard C90, Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T (2013+) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 2-piston caliper - Intruder 1500 LC (1998-2001)
Single disc, 4-piston caliper - Intruder 1500 LC (2002-2012) 1 disc, 260 mm - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T (2013+) |
| Front suspension | 41mm Telescopic Fork, 140mm Travel - Intruder 1500 LC / Boulevard C90
Telescopic Fork 45mm, Travel 140mm - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T (2013+) |
| Rear suspension | linkage with monoshock (preload adjustment), stroke - 118 mm |
| Motorcycle length | 2525mm - Intruder 1500 LC / Boulevard C90
2560 mm - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T |
| Motorcycle width | 965 mm - Intruder 1500 LC
995mm - Boulevard C90 990 mm - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T |
| Motorcycle height | 1165 mm - Intruder 1500 LC
1125mm - Boulevard C90 1440 mm - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T |
| Wheelbase | 1700mm - Intruder 1500 LC / Boulevard C90
1675 mm - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T |
| Saddle height | 700mm - Intruder 1500 LC / Boulevard C90
720mm - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 5.3 sec |
| Maximum speed | 165 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.5 L - Intruder 1500 LC
14.0 L - Boulevard C90 18.2 L - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S., C90T (2013+) |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 296 kg - Intruder 1500 LC
302 kg - Boulevard C90 |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 344 kg - Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S.
363 kg - C90T |
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