Suzuki VS750 Intruder 750: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki VS750
Manufacturer
Also called VS750GL Intruder, VS 750 GL Intruder, VS750 Intruder, VS 750 Intruder
Production 1985 - 1991
Class Cruiser
Predecessor Suzuki VS700
Successor Suzuki VS800
Engine
750cc v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 80.0mm x 74.4mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Top Speed 103 mph (165 km/h)
Horsepower 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque 44.26 ft/lbs (60.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System 2x34mm Mikuni CV Carburetors
Air Filter K&N SU-7086 `88-91[1]
Spark Plug NGK DPR8EA-9 '87-91
Battery YUASA YB16B-A1 '87-91
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)
Final Drive Shaft ‘87-91[2]
Suspension Front: Telescopic Air Assisted Forks
Rear: Dual Coil Spring Oil Damped Shocks
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 140/90-15
Wheelbase 60.79 inches (1544 mm)
Length 87.6 inches (2225 mm)
Width 29.49 inches (749 mm)
Seat Height 27.01 inches (686 mm)
Weight 215.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-138[1]
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
Related Suzuki VS700, Suzuki VS800
Competition Honda VT700C, Kawasaki VN750A, Honda VT750C
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki VS750 Intruder was a V-twin, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1985 and 1991. It could reach a top speed of 103 mph (165 km/h). Max torque was 44.26 ft/lbs (60.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 7500 RPM. The Suzuki VS750 was called the Suzuki Intruder 750 until 1992 when it was replaced by the Intruder 800.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 80.0mm bore x 74.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 748.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (OHC).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 140/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Air Assisted Forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Coil Spring Oil Damped Shocks. The VS750 Intruder was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 60.79 inches (1544 mm) long.


1988 VS750GLPJ[edit | edit source]

1988 Suzuki VS750GLPJ


  • V.I.N. #: JS1VR51A J2100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: R501-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 747cc Four-stroke V-Twin
  • MODEL CODE: 39A
  • COLOR: Maroon, Black
  • 21 inch front wheel
  • Wiring routed inside of handlebars
  • Spoke wheels

1989 VS750GLPK[edit | edit source]

1989 Suzuki VS750GLPK


  • V.I.N. #: JS1VR51A K2100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: R501-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 747cc Four-stroke V-Twin
  • MODEL CODE: 39A
  • COLOR: Purple
  • Unchanged features, identify by V.I.N. number

1990 VS750GLPL[edit | edit source]

1990 Suzuki VS750GLPL


  • V.I.N. #: JS1VR51A L2100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: R501-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 747cc Four-stroke V-Twin
  • ENGINE CODE: 39A
  • COLOR: Maroon, Black
  • New graphics, identify by V.I.N. number

1991 VS750GLPM[edit | edit source]

1991 Suzuki VS750GLPM


  • V.I.N. #: JS1VR51A M2100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: R501-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 747cc, Four-stroke, V-Twin
  • MODEL CODE: 39A
  • COLOR: Red, Blue
  • Red has gold emblem and pin stripe on tank and side cover
  • Blue has silver emblem and pin stripe on tank and side cover


In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019. 
  2. 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.