Suzuki VS750 Intruder / VS700 Intruder: review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 1985-1991

Also called: VS750GL

Successor: Suzuki VS800 Intruder

Models
Suzuki VS750 Intruder

1985-1991

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki VS700 Intruder

1985-1987

(USA)

Suzuki VS750 Intruder
Suzuki VS700 Intruder

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1985 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki Intruder 750, Suzuki Intruder 700 (USA)

Code: VS750GLF / VS700GLF (USA)

1986 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki Intruder 750, Suzuki Intruder 700 (USA)

Code: VS750GLPG, GLFG / VS700GLE (USA); VS750F, VS750U (Japan)

1987 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki Intruder 750, Suzuki Intruder 700 (USA)

Code: VS750GLPH, GLFH / VS700GLH (USA); VS750F, VS750U (Japan)

1988 North America, Europe Name: Suzuki Intruder 750

Code: VS750GLPJ, GLFJ

1989 North America, Europe Name: Suzuki Intruder 750

Code: VS750GLPK, GLFK

1990 North America, Europe Name: Suzuki Intruder 750

Code: VS750GLPL, GLFL

1991 North America, Europe Name: Suzuki Intruder 750

Code: VS750GLPM, GLFM

Specifications

Suzuki VS700 / VS750 Intruder: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2235 mm / 88,0 in – VS750 (1985-1987)

2255 mm / 88,8 in – VS750 (1988-1991)

Overall width 710 mm / 28,0 in – VS750GLF (1985-1987)

750 mm / 29,5 in – VS750GLP (1985-1987), VS750 (1988-1991)

Overall height 1110 mm / 43,7 in – VS750GLF (1985-1987)

1190 mm / 46,9 in – VS750GLP (1985-1987)

1220 mm / 48,0 in - VS750 (1988-1991)

Seat height 685 mm / 27,0 in
Wheelbase 1560 mm / 61,4 in
Ground clearance 130 mm / 5,1 in – VS750 (1985-1987)

135 mm / 5,1 in – VS750 (1988-1991)

Dry weight 185 kg / 408 lbs – VS750GLF

186 kg / 410 lbs – VS750GLP, GLF (California)

187 kg / 412 lbs – GLP (California)

199 kg / 438 lbs – VS750 (1988-1991)

200 kg / 440 lbs – VS750 (1988-1991) California

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Steel
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock, 90 mm / 3,5 in

Adjustable spring pre-load

Front tire size 100/90-19 57H – VS750 (1985-1987)

80/90-21 48H – VS750 (1988-1991)

Rear tire size 140/90–15 70H
Front brake Single disc, 280 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Drum
Fuel capacity 12,0 l / 3,2 US gal

11,0 l / 2,9 US gal – California model

Reserve – 3,0 l

Trail 143 mm / 5,6 in – VS750 (1985-1987)

152 mm / 6,0 in – VS750 (1988-1991)

Fuel economy / consumption 5,35 l / 100 km (~44 mpg)
ENGINE Type Water-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement V-twin
Bore & Stroke 80,0 x 74,4 mm – VS750

80,0 x 69,6 mm – VS700

Displacement 699 cm³ (42,7 cu in) – VS700

747 cm³ (45,6 cu in) – VS750

Compression ratio 10.0:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 63 hp (46,3 kW) / 7,000 rpm – VS750 (1985)

55 hp (40,4 kW) / 7,500 rpm – VS750 (1986-1991

Max. torque 68 Nm (6,9 kg-m)/ 6000 rpm – VS750 (1985)

60 Nm (6,1 kg-m)/ 5000 rpm – VS750 (1986-1991)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5,8 sec.[1]
Top speed 165 km/h (102 mph)[2]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDS34SS (front) / BS34SS (rear)
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.690
Final reduction 3.090
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.285

1.631

1.227

1.000

0.851

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. generator
Battery capacity 12V-16Ah

Images

Suzuki VS750 Intruder: images, gallery.

Suzuki VS750 Intruder (VS750GLF)
Suzuki VS750 Intruder (VS750GLP)
Suzuki VS750 Intruder (VS750GLP)

Videos

Suzuki VS750 Intruder: video.

1989 SUZUKI VS750 INTRUDER 750

Manuals

Suzuki VS750 Intruder: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. motoprofi.com | Suzuki VS 750 Intruder 1991 | 0-100 km/h
  2. motoprofi.com | Suzuki VS 750 Intruder 1991 | Top speed