Suzuki VZ1500 User Manual

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CARRYING A PASSENGER
Before you invite someone to be a pas-
senger on your motorcycle, you need to
be thoroughly familiar with motorcycle
operation. Adjust tire pressures and
suspension according to the Tire Pres-
sure and Loading section and the Sus-
pension section of this manual.
The passenger should always hold onto
your waist or hips, or onto the seat strap
or grab bar, as equipped. Ask your pas-
senger not to make any sudden move-
ments. When you lean going around a
corner, the passenger should lean with
you. The passenger should always
keep his or her feet on the footrests,
even when you are stopped at a light.
To help prevent burn injuries, warn your
passenger not to contact the muffler
when mounting or dismounting your
motorcycle.

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