Suzuki VS 800GL INTRUDER: history, specs, pictures

The Suzuki VS 800GL INTRUDER was a Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Cruiser motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1992. Max torque was 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Suzuki VS 800GL INTRUDER
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	1992
Class	Cruiser
Engine	Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Bore / Stroke	83.8mm x 83.8mm
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Horsepower	54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque	47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System	2 x Mikuni BDS36 carburetors
Transmission	Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Shaft Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped Rear: Swingarm, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload
Brakes	Front: Single 310mm disc 2 piston calipers Rear: Drum
Front Tire	80/90-19
Rear Tire	140/90-15
Wheelbase	61.42 inches (1560 mm)
Length	88.82 inches (2256 mm)
Width	30.31 inches (770 mm)
Seat Height	27.6 inches (701 mm)
Weight	212.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 805.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.

Chassis

It came with a 80/90-19 front tire and a 140/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 310mm disc 2 piston calipers in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload. The wheelbase was 61.42 inches (1560 mm) long.

1992 - 2004 Suzuki VS 800GL INTRUDER

The main difference between my old Marauder and the Intruder 800 is in the styling. Intruders come with a chopper style seat. The passenger sits slightly higher than the pilot, and a passenger backrest ("sissy bar") comes as a standard option.