Suzuki VS 800GL INTRUDER: history, specs, pictures

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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.

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'Suzuki VS 800GL INTRUDER'
Manufacturer
[[Suzuki]]
Production 1992
Class [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
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)
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.