Suzuki VL400 Intruder (VK54A, VK56A): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 2001-2016
Related: Suzuki VL800 Intruder / Boulevard C50
Predecessor: Suzuki VS400 Intruder
Also called: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
| Models | |
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| Suzuki VL400 Intruder (VK54A)
2001-2008 (Japan) |
Suzuki VL400 Intruder (VK56A)
2009-2016 (Japan) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2001 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK54A-XXXXXX Code: VL400K1 |
| 2002 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK54A-XXXXXX Code: VL400K2 |
| 2003 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK54A-XXXXXX Code: VL400K3 |
| 2004 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK54A-XXXXXX Code: VL400K4 |
| 2005 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK54A-XXXXXX Code: VL400K5 / VL400ZK5 Z - Special Edition |
| 2006 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK54A-XXXXXX Code: VL400(C)K6 C - alloy wheels |
| 2007 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK54A-XXXXXX Code: VL400(C)K7 / VL400CZK7 |
| 2008 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK54A-XXXXXX Code: VL400(C)K8 / VL400CZK8 |
| 2009 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK56A-XXXXXX Code: VL400(C/CS/CZ)K9 CS - White Edition CZ - Black Edition |
| 2010 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK56A-XXXXXX Code: VL400(C/CS/CZ)L0 |
| 2011 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK56A-XXXXXX Code: VL400(C/CS/CZ)L1 |
| 2012 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK56A-XXXXXX Code: VL400(C/CS/CZ)L2 |
| 2013 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK56A-XXXXXX Code: VL400(C/CS/CZ)L3 |
| 2014 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK56A-XXXXXX Code: VL400(C/CS/CZ)L4 |
| 2015 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK56A-XXXXXX Code: VL400(C/CS/CZ)L5 |
| 2016 | Japan | Name: Suzuki Intruder 400 Classic
Frame/Engine: VK56A-XXXXXX Code: VL400(C/CS/CZ)L6 |
Specifications
Suzuki VL400 Intruder: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2510 mm / 98,8 in |
| Overall width | 985 mm / 38,8 in | |
| Overall height | 1110 mm / 43,7 in | |
| Seat height | 700 mm / 27,6 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1650 mm / 65,0 in | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Dry weight | 239 kg / 527 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 105 mm / 4,1 in
Adjustable spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 130/90-16M/C 67H | |
| Rear tire size | 170/80-15M/C 77H | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 17 l / 4,49 US gal – VL400K1-K8
15 l / 3,96 US gal – VL400K9+ | |
| Trail | 141 mm / 5,55 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,77 l / 100 km (60 km/h) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, V-twin | |
| Bore & Stroke | 65,0 x 60,2 mm | |
| Displacement | 399 cm³ (24,3 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 33 hp (24 kW)/ 7,500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 33 Nm (3,4 kg-m)/ 6000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 9,5 sec. | |
| Top speed | 150 km/h (93 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDSR29 – VL400K1-K8
Fuel injection – VL400K9+ |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.690 | |
| Final reduction | 3.090 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.631 1.227 1.000 0.851 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. generator | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-10Ah | |
Images
Suzuki VL400 Intruder: images, gallery.
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Videos
Suzuki VL400 Intruder: video.
Manuals
Suzuki VL400 Intruder: manuals, parts, microfiches.