How many choppers are available on the used market for up to 10,000€? We checked out a Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder at Limbächer in Stuttgart to see how much freedom there is in a used cruiser.
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Welcome to 1,00 pstv how many Choppers are available on the used market for up to €10,000 we took a Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder from limiter in stutgart and checked how much Freedom there is in used Cruisers the Golden Era of Choppers and cruisers took place in the 1990s
When they had a significant impact on the motorcycle segment nowadays they are more of a niche and are extremely expensive especially as new vehicles but is it possible to get powerful V2 engines and shiny Chrome at affordable prices if you are interested in use Choppers and cruisers and would like to
View inspect or even test ride them in real size the Intruder is part of a lengthy tradition of Intruder models that began back in 1986 with the introduction of the vs700 Intruder the Intruder series was Suzuki Flagship in the cruiser segment and over the years became a popular choice for Cruiser
Enthusiasts the Intruder was first introduced in 1998 and impressed with its striking design which was much more in the cruiser Direction than its still very Chopper esque predecessor the 1400 Intruder however with its wide dimensions and fat 150 front tire the new 1500 Intruder was a big Cruiser and
Was therefore more in line with Harley Fatboys roadkings or Kawasaki VN 1500 Classics in the first 3 years of sales the Suzuki Intruder sold more than 6,000 units in Germany after which the sales figures fell to a mediocre three-digit figure the renaming from VL 1500 LLC to
C1500 and the switch from carburetors to injection from 2005 in order to comply with the euro2 standard meant that the technically somewhat outdated Cruiser no longer enjoyed any significant success the last Intruder VL 1500 models rolled off the production line in 2007 the following year the new significantly
More powerful power Cruiser CNM 1800 with 125 horsepower were introduced and in 2009 the 80 horsepower M500 was introduced to complement the current Intruder line in comparison the VL models seem a little outdated but they’re also less expensive in terms of secondhand prices and are therefore
Still quite popular our test bike was a 2001 model with just under 43,000 km on the clock and was available for 7,609 the Suzuki Intruder is an impressive cruiser with a wide range of technical features it is powered by an a/ oil cooled 2cylinder fourstroke 45° V engine with a displacement of
1,462 cubic cm this powerful engine generates a rated output of 68 horsep power at 4,800 RPM and a maximum torque of 114 nton AER at 2,300 RPM with a length of 2275 mm a wheelbase of 1700 mm and a weight of 35 kg weight fueled up the Intruder Cruiser offers typical yet
Truly powerful Dimensions riding Impressions show that this Mass wants to be moved comfortably this is because the engine delivers a balanced power power delivery with a clean throttle response but no exaggerated punch from the Rev range despite the large displacement instead the transmission is rather smooth Pleasant unagitated and perhaps a
Little too lame for sporty Riders the riding position is comfortable with a wide saddle and legs stretched forward lengthy stages can be tackled with ease and the generous wind protection ensures a relaxed riding experience the suspension of the Intruder is Comfortably tuned and smoothly irons out
Any bumps in the road the brakes are acceptable but not state-of-the-art when maneuvering and reversing the higher weight and width of the bike is a challenge especially for smaller Riders the distant handlebar end of the wide handlebar is almost out of reach at full steering lock and the otherwise
Pleasantly wide footboards can cause sore ankles when maneuvering the Suzuki Intruder with its shiny Chrome look is an impressive sight with its steel double Loop frame Fork swing arm and Central suspension strut with lever system it offers solid chassis technology The Powerful cast aluminum wheels in sizes 350 16 and 5.0 15
Contribute to the bike’s stability and appearance with a fuel tank capacity of 15.5 L and moderate fuel consumption of 6.6 L per 100 km on country roads and 8.2 L per 100 km at 150 km per hour the Intruder also enables longer Journeys without frequent fuel stops when
Choosing a used Intruder you should pay particular attention to the condition of the paintwork and chrome parts a shiny paintwork without scratches and chrome parts in good condition are a good sign of a well-maintained machine however you should be careful as inferior chrome parts from China or the
USA often tend to build rust it is important that the engine and the cardan drive are tight and show no traces of oil as this can indicate a lack of Maintenance Suzuki also recalled all models from 1998 to 2006 due to a faulty rubber suspension of the fuel tank at
That time the broken suspensions could cause stresses and even cracks in the tank it is advisable to ask for a certificate confirming the work carried out apart from these potential problems the Suzuki VL 1500 LC Intruder is considered a reliable bike conclusion of the Suzuki II Intruder vl500 lc2 2001
The Intruder marks the threshold between the, 1400 CC Trudy and the later 1800cc power Cruisers it doesn’t have any remarkable thump from low revs nor does it have a mighty Pops from its silencer however if you’re looking for a classic extremely comfortable and reliable Cruiser you can confidently choose the
1500 Intruder thanks for tuning in should you have any questions don’t hesitate to drop them in the comments section if you liked what you saw be sure to give us a thumbs up stay tuned And subscribe to our Channel