Suzuki VS750 Intruder / VS700 Intruder: review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1985-1991
Also called: VS750GL
Successor: Suzuki VS800 Intruder
| Models | |
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| Suzuki VS750 Intruder
1985-1991 (North America, Europe, Japan) |
Suzuki VS700 Intruder
1985-1987 (USA) |
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History
| History | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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) |
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| 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 VS750 Intruder: images, gallery.
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Videos
Suzuki VS750 Intruder: video.
Manuals
Suzuki VS750 Intruder: manuals, parts, microfiches.