Suzuki VS1400GLP Intruder: history, specs, pictures
The Suzuki VS1400GLP Intruder was a 4-stroke, air/oil cooled, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6-valves Cruiser motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 2001 and 2004. Max torque was 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 Nm) @ 2800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
'Suzuki VS1400GLP Intruder' | |
Manufacturer | [[Suzuki]] |
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Production | 2001 - 2004 |
Class | [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] |
Engine | 4-stroke, air/oil cooled, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 6-valves |
Bore / Stroke | 94.0mm x 94.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
Horsepower | 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 5000RPM |
Torque | 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 Nm) @ 2800RPM |
Fuel System | Mikuni BDS36 carburetor |
Transmission | Gear box: 5 speed, manual Final Drive: Shaft |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 160mm travel Rear: Twin shock, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload, 105mm travel |
Brakes | Front: Single 295mm disc Rear: Single 275mm disc |
Front Tire | 110/90-19 62H |
Rear Tire | 170/80-15 M/C 77H |
Wheelbase | 63.82 inches (1621 mm) |
Length | 91.89 inches (2334 mm) |
Width | 30.31 inches (770 mm) |
Seat Height | 28.9 inches (734 mm) |
Weight | 242.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 94.0mm bore x 94.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1360.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5 speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 110/90-19 62H front tire and a 170/80-15 M/C 77H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 295mm disc in the front and a Single 275mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 160mm travel while the rear was equipped with a Twin shock, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload, 105mm travel. The wheelbase was 63.82 inches (1621 mm) long.
2001 Suzuki VS1400GLP Intruder
The 2001 VS1400GLP Intruder is the exponent of classically-styled choppers of the '60s and '70s, with elegantly laced rims, a skinny front wheel, lush seating for two and an upswept rear fender just under the miniature passenger backrest.
A teardrop tank, yoke-mounted gauges and raised hand controls are also on the menu, together with a custom-looks chopped exhaust and chromed details in all the right spots. Brawny, yet styled like the bikes of yore, the VS1400GLP Intruder is the classy two-wheeled solution for those who want modern bike-making technology and retro looks mixed into a head-turning package.
2004 Suzuki VS1400GLP Intruder
The 2004 MY VS1400GLP Intruder is one of the worthiest choices fro those i search of a classically-styled chopper powered by a big-bore engine and loaded with all the age-specific frills. The Intruder 1400 is all about the American styling, with a large and skinny front wheel and a beefy rear one, a shorty exhaust silencer and a mini passenger backrest.
Compact without feeling crammed, the VS1400GLP Intruder also comes with a raked-out fork and laced wheels which add even more Easy Rider style to the whole build.