Suzuki VS700GL Intruder

Suzuki VS700GL Intruder
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	1986
Class	[[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
Engine	Four stroke, 45°V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Ignition	Electronic
Transmission	5 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic air assisted fork Rear: Dual coil spring oil damped shocks, 5-way adjustable preload.
Brakes	Front: Single 280 mm disc Rear: Drum
Front Tire	100/90 H19
Rear Tire	140/90 H15
Weight	206 kg / 454 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil	Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity	12 Liters / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal
Manuals	Service Manual

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.

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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:

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

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