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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Suzuki VS700GL Intruder | |||
|photo=suzuki_vs700_86_04.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = Suzuki | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1986 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class =Cruiser | |||
|engine = Four stroke, 45°V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |||
|bore_stroke = | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = | |||
|power = | |||
|torque = | |||
|fuel_system = | |||
|ignition = Electronic | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = 5 Speed | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: Telescopic air assisted fork <br> | |||
Rear: Dual [[coil spring]] oil damped shocks, 5-way adjustable preload. | |||
|brakes =Front: Single 280 mm disc <br>Rear: Drum | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|100/90 H19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|140/90 H15}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = 206 kg / 454 lbs | |||
|wet_weight = | |||
|fuel_capacity = 12 Liters / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil=Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, 45°V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 100/90 H19 front [[tire]] and a 140/90 H15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 280 mm disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic air assisted fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual [[coil]] spring oil damped shocks, 5-way adjustable preload.. The VS700GL Intruder was fitted with a 12 Liters / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 206 kg / 454 lbs. | |||
== Photos == | |||
[[File:suzuki_vs700_86_04.jpg|600px|Suzuki VS700GL Intruder]] | |||
[[File:Suzuki-VS700-Intruder.jpg|600px|Suzuki VS700GL Intruder]] | |||
[[File:suzuki_vs700_86_03.jpg|600px|Suzuki VS700GL Intruder]] | |||
== Overview == | |||
Suzuki VS 700GL Intruder | |||
Rider review: | |||
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUR CRUISER AND THEIRS IS AS | |||
PLAIN AS BLACK AND WHITE. | |||
They could see it as soon as I rode my new Suzuki Intruder into town. No other | |||
cruiser looks as custom. No other V-twin sounds this mean. | |||
No other streetbike had ever grabbed their attention like my Intruder. Chrome on | |||
chrome on chrome. From its headlight right down to its 60-spokc wheels, Intruder | |||
is mean, clean and classic. | |||
And underneath Intruders heart-thumping good looks Suzuki packed the leanest 45° | |||
V-twin on the road. | |||
That's what grabbed my soul. | |||
'Cause when I'm riding my Intruder | |||
I become an Intruder. It's | |||
like we were made for each other. | |||
Like we're one single moving part. Man, the difference between my | |||
Intruder and every other bike on | |||
the street is as plain as black | |||
and white. | |||
Another rider review: | |||
I came across this, when looking | |||
for a used bike to get back into riding. I purchased it from its | |||
original lady owner. Maroon, pullback handlebars & one of the rare | |||
things - the snowflake cast alloy wheels. Since the used bike market | |||
was tight, I settled on this one & took the gamble on buying it on | |||
first impression & a test ride. 2 years & 10,000 miles later, it's a | |||
decision I don't regret. | |||
V-twin engine has plenty of get up & go, very good low end take-off. | |||
It is cold blooded though. I do allow it to warm up before taking | |||
off, otherwise it's sluggish. | |||
Nice handling & riding, Shaft drive is smooth. | |||
I got rid of the factory seat, & put a Mustang Regal Duke on it. | |||
Mustang stated it would not fit my year, but if you have the model | |||
with the slightly higher factory back rest, (Mine, has the small | |||
luggage rack on it - maybe is why) it is a direct bolt-on. The only | |||
thing I had to alter, was to secure the back rest of this one piece | |||
seat to the toolbox front where it locks with heavy adhesive backed | |||
Velcro. I cut out around the toolbox lock cylinder, & also cut off | |||
the plastic pins of the toolbox front that the grommets of the | |||
original back rest would secure to. I bought an extra toolbox front, | |||
should I ever put the stock seat back on should I sell this bike, as | |||
my intention is to someday, upgrade to an 800 model, which this seat | |||
also will fit. | |||
Having an exhaust with a pipe on each side, unlike some of the bikes | |||
equipped with stacked pipes on one side, allows for a nice pair of | |||
mid-sized saddlebags with no worry of getting burned from hot pipes | |||
- plenty of clearance. One thing I did do on this model, was find a | |||
plastic cap to put over the rear axle nut & wrap tape over it to | |||
secure, to prevent the exposed axle nut from rubbing through the | |||
saddlebag the side it's on. | |||
Pretty easy to maintain - changing engine oil, rear gear oil. I'll | |||
find out about changing coolant, as I plan on replacing the hoses | |||
this year, also with changing the clutch & front brake fluids. Front | |||
& rear wheels are easily removed & installed. This is another bike | |||
that does not have a center stand - a motorcycle jack is a big help | |||
& a wise investment. | |||
Personal dislikes - there are not too many: | |||
Bike feels bulky when pushing backwards - weight is not well | |||
distributed. My wife bought a 2008 Yamaha 650 V-Star Classic, & even | |||
though 100 lbs. heavier, it does not feel heavier. | |||
No tach - I have found aftermarket ones available for it, & they are | |||
reasonably priced. | |||
Having to remove the radiator cover to check the coolant level. | |||
5 Speed gearbox - 6th gear overdrive would have been nice to have | |||
had, like some of the others in its class. I'm usually in 5th gear | |||
between 35-40 mph. I'm pretty good at counting gears, but there are | |||
still times I think I'm in 4th, not 5th & I find myself searching to | |||
see if I have one left. | |||
Source: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
!Make Model | |||
|Suzuki VS 700GL Intruder | |||
|- | |||
!Year | |||
|1986 | |||
|- | |||
!Engine Type | |||
|Four stroke, 45°V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |||
|- | |||
!Displacement | |||
|699 cc / 42.7 cu in | |||
|- | |||
!Cooling System | |||
|Liquid cooled | |||
|- | |||
!Induction | |||
|2 x 34 mm Mikuni CV carburetors | |||
|- | |||
!Ignition | |||
|Electronic | |||
|- | |||
!Starting | |||
|Electric | |||
|- | |||
!Max Power | |||
|41.0 kW / 55 hp @ 7500 rpm | |||
|- | |||
!Max Power (at Rear Wheel) | |||
|36.6 kW / 49.1 hp @ 7250 rpm | |||
|- | |||
!Max Torque | |||
|55.9 Nm / 5.7 kgf-m / 41.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | |||
|- | |||
!Transmission | |||
|5 Speed | |||
|- | |||
!Final Drive | |||
|Shaft | |||
|- | |||
!Front Suspension | |||
|Telescopic air assisted fork | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Suspension | |||
|Dual coil spring oil damped shocks, 5-way adjustable preload. | |||
|- | |||
!Front Brakes | |||
|Single 280 mm disc | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Brakes | |||
|Drum | |||
|- | |||
!Front Tire | |||
|100/90 H19 | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Tire | |||
|140/90 H15 | |||
|- | |||
!Dry Weight | |||
|206 kg / 454 lbs | |||
|- | |||
!Fuel Capacity | |||
|12 Liters / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal | |||
|} | |||
== External Links == | |||
* http://www.motorcyclesurvey.com | |||
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]] |