Suzuki VL 1500LC Intruder (1998-01) vs Suzuki GS 500F (2004-06) vs Suzuki GT550K (1972-73)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | VL 1500LC Intruder | GS 500F | GT550K |
| Years: | 1998-01 | 2004-06 | 1972-73 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1462 cc / 89.2 cu in | 487 cc / 29.7 cu in | 543 cc / 33.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 96 x 101 mm | 74 x 56.6 mm | 61 x 62 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Mikuni BDSRS6 carburetors | 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors | 3 x 28mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized | Transistorised electronig ignition | Battery/coil with contact breakers |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric and kick |
| Max Power: | 49.5 kW / 67 hp @ 4.800 rpm | 38 kW / 51 hp @ 9500 rpm | 40 kW / 53 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84ft lb @ 2.300 rpm | 41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 53 Nm / 5.4 kgf-m / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain, endless 530 |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment | Telehydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock link-type, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment | Dual shocks swinging fork preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action | Single 310mm disc, 4 piston caliper | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 180 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80-16 Bridgestone G703 tubeless | 110/70 H17 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70-15 Bridgestone G702 tubeless | 130/70 H17 | 4.00-18 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2525 mm / 99.4 in Width 965 mm / 38.0 in Height 1165 mm / 45.9 in | Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1150 mm / 45.3 in | Length: 2195 mm / 86.4 in Width: 815 mm / 32.1 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 292 kg / 644 lbs | 174 kg / 383 lbs | 200 kg / 441 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal / 2.7 Imp gal |