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Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder SE - [2004]
This edition of the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder SE is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Matte Black Limited Edition and the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Suzuki VL 1500 has a 1462cc Air - Oil cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984]
The 2004 VL 1500 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S and the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VL 1500's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 1989cc.1987 Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 1987cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder SE in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 2004 Suzuki VL 1500 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 1462cc 6 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 67 bhp (49 kW) @ 4800 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 84.0 lb-ft (114.0 Nm) @ 2300 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki VL 1500 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2018 Honda CBR 400 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2004 Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder SE.
The 2004 Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder SE has a Power to weight ratio of 214.7 bhp per ton and 269.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 VL 1500 competing with the 2018 Honda CBR 400 R [239.5 bhp\ton] and the 2014 Honda CBR 400 R [239.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki VL 1500 generating around 269.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Yamaha WR 450 F [294.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2004 Yamaha TDM 900 A [293.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.6 secs, this makes the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder SE similar in acceleration to the 2022 Honda CB 300 R (17.2 secs) and the 2022 Yamaha XP 560 T-Max (17.2 secs). This Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder SE also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2004 Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder SE and the 2007 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 T
When talking about the performance of the 2004 Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder SE on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15 secs @ 86 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2007 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 T (15 secs) and the 2011 Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM (15 secs).
The 2004 version of the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder SE has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2004 VL 1500 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2004 Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder SE then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
