Suzuki VZ1500 User Manual

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PRACTICE AWAY FROM TRAFFIC
Your riding skill and your mechanical
knowledge form the foundation for safe
riding practices. We suggest that you
practice riding your motorcycle in a non-
traffic situation until you are thoroughly
familiar with your machine and its con-
trols. Again, consider taking one of the
MSF’s Rider Courses. Even experts will
be pleased with the caliber of the infor-
mation presented in these courses. As
the MSF says: “The more you know, the
better it gets!”
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING
Review the instructions in the INSPEC-
TION BEFORE RIDING section of this
manual. Perform an entire pre-ride
inspection before you head out on the
road. Spending a few minutes preparing
your machine for a ride can help pre-
vent accidents due to mechanical fail-
ure or costly, inconvenient breakdowns
far from home.

Suzuki VZ1500 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Suzuki
Model	VZ1500
Displacement	1462cc
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Starter	Electric
Final Drive	Shaft Drive
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Ground Clearance	140 mm