Comparison of Suzuki Boulevard C109RT 2012 and Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC 2003

Attribute	Suzuki Boulevard C109RT 2012 ×	Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC 2003 ×
General
Production from (year)	2012	2003
Make	Suzuki	Suzuki
Model	Suzuki Boulevard C109RT	Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC
Category	Touring	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	3
Fuel system	Injection. Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve system (SDTV) with 52mm throttle bodies	Carburettor
Engine details	54 degree V-twin	-
Displacement (cm³)	1,783	1,462
Power (kw)	-	48.9
Cooling system	Liquid	-
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)	-	114
Bore (mm)	112	96
Stroke (mm)	90.5	101
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Driveline	5-speed constant mesh	-
Ignition	Electronic	-
Lubrication system	Dry sump	-
Compression	10.5:1	8.5:1
Exhaust system	2-into1-into2 stainless steel chromed	-
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	-
Rear suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped	-
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Frame type	High-tensile double cradle steel.	-
Front tyre	150/80-16	150/80-16
Rear tyre	240/55-16	180/70-15
Wheels	Cast alloy	-
Front wheel travel (mm)	130	-
Other
Color options	black/red gold/white	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,755	1,700
Dry weight (kg)	-	299
Power/weight ratio	-	0.1635
Overall length (mm)	2,580	2,525
Overall width (mm)	985	965
Seat height (mm)	705	700
Ground clearance (mm)	135	145
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	19	15