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The '''[[Suzuki]] VS1400 Intruder''' was a four-stroke, air/oil cooled, 45 degree V-twin, SOHC, 6-valves Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1987 and 2003. It could reach a top speed of 106 mph (170 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 Nm) @ 2800 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 5000 RPM. | The '''[[Suzuki]] VS1400 Intruder''' was a four-stroke, air/oil cooled, 45 degree V-twin, SOHC, 6-valves Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1987 and 2003. It could reach a top speed of 106 mph (170 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 Nm) @ 2800 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 5000 RPM. | ||
==Overview== | |||
The classic air/oil-cooled 1360cc v-twin packs plenty of punch to make the VS1400 Intruder fun to ride, solo and two-up, while the shaft final drive eliminates much of the overall maintenance fuss. Compact, yet offering a comfy ride, this is a chopper worth considering when it's time to go for a new bike. | |||
Classic down to the bone, the VS1400 Intruder is a lower-big-bore chopper with tons of character, wire spoked wheels,a slash-but shorty silencer, a teardrop tank neatly complementing the raked-out front and yoke-mounted instruments. Neatly padded seats for both rider and passenger, a miniature backrest for the latter, a teardrop tank, raked-out forks, skinny front wheel with laced rims and a shorty exhaust are all on the list to stress out its retro heritage. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
For most of its production lifetime the Suzuki Intruder 1400 was the largest model in the Intruder lineup. It was a very smooth V-twin with nice power, but didn't quite have the same [[Harley-Davidson|Harley]] emulating sound of the [[Honda VT1100C2|Honda Shadow ACE]] or [[Kawasaki Vulcan 1500]] | For most of its production lifetime the Suzuki Intruder 1400 was the largest model in the Intruder lineup. It was a very smooth V-twin with nice power, but didn't quite have the same [[Harley-Davidson|Harley]] emulating sound of the [[Honda VT1100C2|Honda Shadow ACE]] or [[Kawasaki Vulcan 1500]] | ||
Introduced in 1987, the VS 1400 Intruder has suffered only a few changes over the years. The original model had a 4 speed gearbox but in 1992, the 5 speed model was introduced to Europe. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==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 disc in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Twin shocks, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload. The VS1400 Intruder was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 535.72 pounds (243.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 63.5 inches (1613 mm) long. | 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 disc in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Twin shocks, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload. The VS1400 Intruder was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 535.72 pounds (243.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 63.5 inches (1613 mm) long. | ||
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==1987 VS1400GLFH== | ==1987 VS1400GLFH== | ||
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File:suzuki-vs1400-1987-2.jpg|600px|1987 Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder | |||
File:suzuki-vs1400-1987-1.jpg|600px|1987 Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder | |||
File:suzuki-vs1400-1987-0.jpg|600px|1987 Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder | |||
File:1987-Suzuki-VS1400GLFH.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Suzuki VS1400GLFH | |||
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*V.I.N. #: JS1VX51L H2100001 | *V.I.N. #: JS1VX51L H2100001 | ||
*ENGINE PREFIX: X501- | *ENGINE PREFIX: X501- | ||
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* Black painted engine with polished fins | * Black painted engine with polished fins | ||
* Oval shaped 1400 emblem on side cover | * Oval shaped 1400 emblem on side cover | ||
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[[File:suzuki-vs1400-2002-2002-0.jpg|600px|2002 Suzuki VS1400 Intruder]] | [[File:suzuki-vs1400-2002-2002-0.jpg|600px|2002 Suzuki VS1400 Intruder]] | ||
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[[File:suzuki-vs1400-2003-2003-0.jpg|600px|2003 Suzuki VS1400 Intruder]] | [[File:suzuki-vs1400-2003-2003-0.jpg|600px|2003 Suzuki VS1400 Intruder]] | ||