Suzuki VL 1500LC Intruder (1998-01) vs Ducati 175 Americano (1957-60)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Ducati |
| Model: | VL 1500LC Intruder | 175 Americano |
| Years: | 1998-01 | 1957-60 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1462 cc / 89.2 cu in | 174.5 cc / 10.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 96 x 101 mm | 62 x 57.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 7:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Mikuni BDSRS6 carburetors | Dell'Orto MB22B carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized | 6V 40W generator |
| Spark Plug: | NGK, DPR7EA-9 | Marelli CW250A |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 49.5 kW / 67 hp @ 4.800 rpm | 8.2 kW / 11 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | 3.066:1 |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock link-type, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload | Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action | Drum, full aluminium, 180 mm |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 180 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action | Drum, full aluminium, 160 mm |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80-16 Bridgestone G703 tubeless | 2.50 -18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70-15 Bridgestone G702 tubeless | 2.75 -18 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2525 mm / 99.4 in Width 965 mm / 38.0 in Height 1165 mm / 45.9 in | Length: 1980 mm / 78.0 in Height: 1040 mm / 40.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1700 mm / 66.9 in | 1320 mm / 52 in |
| Seat Height: | 700 mm / 27.6 in | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 292 kg / 644 lbs | 118 kg / 260 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal | 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |