Using The Transmission - Suzuki Intruder VL1500B Owner's Manual

USING THE TRANSMISSION

The transmission is provided to keep the
engine operating smoothly in its normal
operating speed range. The gear ratios have
been carefully chosen to meet the charac-
teristics of the engine. The rider should
always select the most suitable gear for the
prevailing conditions. Never slip the clutch to
control road speed, but rather downshift to
allow the engine to run within its normal
operational range.
(Canada)
The table below shows the approximate
speed range for each gear
Shifting up schedule
Gear position
1st → 2nd
2nd → 3rd
3rd → 4th
4th → 5th
Shifting down schedule
Gear position
5th → 4th
4th → 3rd
Disengage the clutch when the motorcycle
speed drops below 20 km/h (12 miles/h).
5-6
km/h miles/h
20 12
30 19
40 25
50 31
km/h miles/h
40 25
30 19