Suzuki VL800LC Intruder Volusia
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| Suzuki VL800LC Intruder Volusia | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2001 - 02 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, 4 valves per cylinder, SOHC |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Single shock, adjustable preload |
| Brakes | Front: Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper Rear: Drum, 180 mm, internal expanding |
| Front Tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear Tire | 180/70-15 |
| Wheelbase | 1645 mm / 64.8 in |
| Seat Height | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Weight | |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, 4 valves per cylinder, SOHC. The engine featured a 9.4:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 150/80-16 front tire and a 180/70-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the front and a Drum, 180 mm, internal expanding in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Single shock, adjustable preload. The VL800LC Intruder Volusia was fitted with a 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1645 mm / 64.8 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia
Strong engine, great styling and a decent ride add up to a
worthwhile competitor in the cruiser market. The Suzuki VZ800
Intruder's brakes and build quality arent the best but take it easy
and look after it and you can laze away on that sofa-like seat to
your hearts content.
In typically cruiser style, the long wheelbase and hefty bulk hardly make for light handling but the Suzuki VZ800 Intruder's capable and relatively easy to ride. The lack of ground clearance hinders any mad antics anyway. Softly-sprung suspension adds to the Suzuki VZ800 Intruder's sofa on wheels effect. You have to work the brakes hard to haul it all to a stop, though.
The Suzuki VZ800 Intruder's well-proven engines been propelling Suzuki cruisers for a while now and has a reputation for reliability. With electronic fuel injection, power delivery is smooth and the pipes let off a good, throaty burble. The Suzuki VZ800 Intruder has loads of torque and it pulls well throughout the rev range. Cruises happily at 80mph.
Build qualitys patchy: look after the chrome and avoid taking the Suzuki VZ800 Intruder out in winter, wherever possible.
The Suzuki VZ800 Intruder gives a comfortable, luxurious ride: theres a soft seat, footboards and sensibly-placed bars so you can cruise in comfort over long distances. LED tail light and USD forks plus a simple, modern dash and loads of chrome add up to an agreeable cruiser experience. Shaft drive makes life on the Suzuki VZ800 Intruder easier (and cleaner).
| Make Model | Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2001 - 02 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, 4 valves per cylinder, SOHC |
| Displacement | 805 cc / 49.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 83 x 74.4 mm |
| Compression | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Mikuni BDSR34 carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 36.5 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 65 Nm 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes | Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 180 mm, internal expanding |
| Front Tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear Tire | 180/70-15 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2495 mm / 98.2 in Width: 985 mm / 38.8 in Height: 1100 mm / 43.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1645 mm / 64.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Seat Height | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Dry-weight | 241 kg / 531 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
| Review | MCN |