VL 1500 LC Intruder

1999 Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1999 Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder features a 1462 cc (89.2 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68 HP (49.6 kW) at 4,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 114 Nm (84.1 lb-ft) at 2,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 46.5 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (2,300 rpm) and peak power (4,800 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the VL 1500 LC Intruder measures 310 kg (683 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.56 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 700 mm (27.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,700 mm (66.9 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.5-liter (4.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 258 km (160 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1999 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.