Suzuki VS1400GLP Intruder: history, specs, pictures

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'Suzuki VS1400GLP Intruder'
Manufacturer
[[Suzuki]]
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

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
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


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.

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

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

2004 Suzuki VS1400GLP Intruder 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.