Suzuki VZ1500 Intruder / Boulevard M90: review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 2009-2019

Predecessor: Suzuki VZ1600 Marauder (Intruder M1600, Boulevard M95)

Also called: Suzuki VZ1500

Model
Suzuki Intruder M1500 / Boulevard M90

2009-2019

(Europe, North America, Oceania)

Suzuki VZ1500 Intruder (Boulevard M90)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2009 Europe, North America, Oceania Name: Suzuki Intruder M1500 (Europe, Oceania), Suzuki Boulevard M90 (North America)

Code: VZ1500K9

2010 Europe, North America, Oceania Name: Suzuki Intruder M1500 (Europe, Oceania), Suzuki Boulevard M90 (North America)

Code: VZ1500L0

2011 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M90

Code: VZ1500L1

2012 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M90

Code: VZ1500L2

2013 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M90

Code: VZ1500L3

2014 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M90

Code: VZ1500L4

2015 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M90

Code: VZ1500L5

2016 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M90

Code: VZ1500L6

2017 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M90

Code: VZ1500L7

2018 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M90

Code: VZ1500L8

2019 North America Name: Suzuki Boulevard M90

Code: VZ1500L9

Specifications

Suzuki M1500 Intruder / Boulevard M90: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2390 mm / 94,1 in – VZ1500 (North America)

2410 mm / 94,9 in – VZ1500 (Europe, Oceania)

Overall width 870 mm / 34,3 in
Overall height 1100 mm / 43,3 in
Seat height 716 mm / 28,2 in
Wheelbase 1690 mm / 66,5 in
Ground clearance 145 mm / 5,7 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 328 kg / 723 lbs
FRAME Type Steel
Front suspension, travel Inverted telescopic fork 43 mm, 130 mm / 5,1 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock, 108 mm / 4,3 in
Front tire size 120/70ZR 18M/C (59W)
Rear tire size 200/50ZR 17M/C (75W)
Front brake Double disc, 290 mm, 2-piston calipers
Rear brake Single disc, 274 mm 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 18,2 l / 4,8 US gal
Trail 129 mm / 5,8 in
Fuel economy / consumption 6,92 l / 100 km (34 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement V-twin
Bore & Stroke 96,0 x 101 mm
Displacement 1462 cm³ (89,2 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 106 hp (78 kW) / 4800 rpm
Max. torque 137 Nm (14,0 kgf*m) / 2700 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 4,73 sec.[2]
Top speed 190 km/h (118 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection (SDTV)
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.407
Final reduction 4.137
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.187

1.400

1.038

0.875

0.787

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator 425W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-18Ah

Images

Suzuki M1500 Intruder / Boulevard M90: images, gallery.

Suzuki Intruder M1500
Suzuki Boulevard M90
Suzuki Boulevard M90

Videos

Suzuki M1500 Intruder / Boulevard M90: video.

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Manuals

Suzuki M1500 Intruder / Boulevard M90: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M90 (02/2009) | Average MPG
  2. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M90 (02/2009) | 0-60 mph
  3. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Boulevard M90 (02/2009) | Top speed
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