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When the Japanese makers figured out they could make money on the cruiser buying American public, it didn't take each company any time at all to come out with their own brand of cruiser. This was excellent for those who were not die hard American only buyers. For about fifty percent less money in most cases a rider could have a brand new cruiser that was just as functional and satisfying as its American complement. | When the Japanese makers figured out they could make money on the cruiser buying American public, it didn't take each company any time at all to come out with their own brand of cruiser. This was excellent for those who were not die hard American only buyers. For about fifty percent less money in most cases a rider could have a brand new cruiser that was just as functional and satisfying as its American complement. | ||
However there was just one issue. Even though all four major [[:Category:Japanese | However there was just one issue. Even though all four major [[:Category:Japanese motorcycles|Japanese manufacturers]] ([[Honda]], [[Kawasaki]], [[Suzuki]], and [[Yamaha]]) came out with their own models, only Suzuki seemed to get it right on the first try with its VS line. The other three manufacturer's cruiser lines seemed to cross a cruiser style with a street bike functionality, a hodgepodge that most riders found a little on the ugly side. The 1986 VS700 Intruder, however, was clean, pure cruiser from start to finish. | ||
Let's start by discussing the engine. The Intruder's engine is a forty-five degree v-twin with overhead cams. This setup is true for all Intruder series of motorcycles ([[Suzuki VS700|VS700]], [[Suzuki VS750|VS750]], [[Suzuki VS800|VS800]], [[Suzuki VS1400|VS1400]], etc.). The way these cruisers cool themselves--other than the VS1400, which is at the same time oil cooled and air cooled--is by liquid. The tranny utilizes the same case as the crankshaft. And all the power is delivered to the rear tire by way of a drive shaft instead of a chain. | Let's start by discussing the engine. The Intruder's engine is a forty-five degree v-twin with overhead cams. This setup is true for all Intruder series of motorcycles ([[Suzuki VS700|VS700]], [[Suzuki VS750|VS750]], [[Suzuki VS800|VS800]], [[Suzuki VS1400|VS1400]], etc.). The way these cruisers cool themselves--other than the VS1400, which is at the same time oil cooled and air cooled--is by liquid. The tranny utilizes the same case as the crankshaft. And all the power is delivered to the rear tire by way of a drive shaft instead of a chain. | ||