Suzuki VZR1800 2008 User Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10-43
BATTERY
SPECIFICATIONS
1 Upper cover breather 5 Terminal
2 Cathode plates 6 Safety valve
3 Stopper 7 Anode plates
4 Filter 8 Separator (Fiberglass plate)
INITIAL CHARGING
Filling electrolyte
• Remove the aluminum tape 1 sealing the battery electrolyte
filler holes A.
NOTE:
When filling electrolyte, the battery must be removed from the
mororcycle and must be put on the level ground.
• Remove the caps 2.
NOTE:
* After filling the electrolyte completely, use the removed cap 2
as sealing caps of battery-filler holes.
* Do not remove or pierce the sealed areas 3 of the electrolyte
container.
• Insert the nozzles of the electrolyte container 4 into the bat-
tery’s electrolyte filler holes, holding the container firmly so
that it does not fall. Take precaution not to allow any of the
fluid to spill.
• Make sure air bubbles 5 are coming up each electrolyte con-
tainer, and leave in this position for about more than 20 min-
utes.
Type designation FTZ16-BS
Capacity 12 V, 64.8 kC (18 Ah)/10 HR

Suzuki VZR1800 2008 Specifications

General

Displacement	1783 cc
Bore x Stroke	112.0 mm x 90.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes	Single hydraulic disc
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, V-twin
Front Tire	130/70R18M/C 63H
Overall Length	2485mm (97.8 inches)
Overall Height	1185 mm
Ground Clearance	140 mm (5.5 in)
Seat Height	705 mm
Curb Weight	347 kg