Suzuki VS600 Intruder: review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1995-1997
| Model |
|---|
| Suzuki VS600GL* / GLF** Intruder
1995-1997 (Europe) |
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GL* (1995-1997): classic U-bar, front tire 80/90-21
GLF** (1996-1997): drag bar, front tire 100/90-19 (Italy, France)
History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1995 | Europe | Name: Suzuki VS600 Intruder
Code: VS600GLS, VS600GLUS |
| 1996 | Europe | Name: Suzuki VS600 Intruder
Code: VS600GLT, VS600GLUT; VS600GLFT |
| 1997 | Europe | Name: Suzuki VS600 Intruder
Code: VS600GLV, VS600GLUV; VS600GLFV |
Specifications
Suzuki VS600 Intruder: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2255 mm / 88,8 in |
| Overall width | 770 mm / 30,3 in | |
| Overall height | 1215 mm / 47,8 in | |
| Seat height | 685 mm / 27,0 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1560 mm / 61,4 in | |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm / 4,9 in | |
| Dry weight | 200 kg / 440 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock, 90 mm / 3,5 in
Adjustable 5-way spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 80/90-21 (48H) – VS600GL
100/90-19 (57H) – VS600GLF (Italy, France) | |
| Rear tire size | 140/90–15 (70H) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 12,0 l / 3,2 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l) | |
| Trail | 145 mm / 5,71 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,5 l / 100 km (52 US mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | V-twin | |
| Bore & Stroke | 80,0 x 59,5 mm | |
| Displacement | 598 cm³ (36,5 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 45 hp (33 kW) / 7,500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 46 Nm (4,7 kg-m) / 6000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 6,6 sec.[1] | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h (99 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 |
1.631 1.227 1.000 0.851 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. generator | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-16Ah | |
Images
Suzuki VS600 Intruder: images, gallery.
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Videos
Suzuki VS600 Intruder: video.
Manuals
Suzuki VS600 Intruder: manuals, parts, microfiches.