Suzuki VZR1800 Service Manual

18 VZR1800/ZL0 (’10-MODEL)
INSPECTION
INNER AND OUTER TUBES
• Inspect the inner tube outer surface and outer tube inner sur-
face for scratches.
• Inspect the “ANTI-FRICTION” metal surfaces for scratches.
• If any defects are found, replace them with a new one.
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FORK SPRING
• Measure the fork spring free length.
• If it is shorter than the service limit, replace it with a new one.
 Front fork spring free length:
Service Limit: 382 mm (15.0 in)
DAMPER ROD
• Move the inner rod by hand to examine it for smoothness.
• If any defects are found, replace inner rod/damper rod (car-
tridge) with a new one.
Do not remove the “ANTI-FRICTION” metal A and B.

Suzuki VZR1800 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 54-degree V-twin
Displacement	1783 cc
Bore x Stroke	112.0 mm x 90.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
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	Disc, twin
Rear Brakes	Disc
Front Tire	130/70R18M/C 63H, tubeless
Ground Clearance	140mm (5.5 inches)
Seat Height	705 mm
Curb Weight	347 kg
Overall Height	1185 mm