Suzuki VS800 Intruder (VS800GL): review, history, specs

Class: cruiser

Production: 1992-2004

Also called: VS800GL

Model
Suzuki VS800GL Intruder 1992-2004 (North America, Europe, Japan)
Suzuki VS800 Intruder

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1992	North America, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLN
1993	North America, Japan, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLP
1994	North America, Japan, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLR
1995	North America, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLS
1996	North America, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLT
1997	North America, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLV
1998	North America, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLW
1999	North America, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLX
2000	North America, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLY
2001	North America, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLK1
2002	North America, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLK2
2003	North America, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLK3
2004	North America, Europe	Name: Suzuki Intruder 800 Code: VS800GLK4

Specifications

Suzuki VS800 Intruder: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2255 mm / 88,8 in – VS800GL (1992-1999) 2250 mm / 88,6 in – VS800GL (2000-2004)
	Overall width	770 mm / 30,3 in – VS800GL (1992-1999) 885 mm / 34,8 in – VS800GL (2000-2004)
	Overall height	1215 mm / 47,8 in – VS800GL (1992-1999) 1180 mm / 46,5 in – VS800GL (2000-2004)
	Seat height	700 mm / 27,6 in
	Wheelbase	1560 mm / 61,4 in
	Ground clearance	125 mm / 4,9 in
	Dry weight	201 kg / 443 lbs 202 kg / 445 lbs – California model
	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	80/90–21 48H – VS800GL (1992-1999) 100/90-19 57H – VS800GL (2000-2004)
	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 11,0 l / 2,9 US gal – California model Reserve – 3,0 l
	Trail	145 mm / 5,71 in – VS800GL (1992-1999) 138 mm / 5,43 in – VS800GL (2000-2004)
	Fuel economy / consumption	5,5 l / 100 km (42,8 US mpg)^[1]
ENGINE	Type	Water-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	V-twin
	Bore & Stroke	83,0 x 74,4 mm
	Displacement	805 cm³ (49,12 cu in)
	Compression ratio	10.0:1
	Valve train	Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	55 hp (41 kW)/ 7,500 rpm
	Max. torque	64 Nm (6,5 kg-m)/ 5000 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	5,4 sec.^[2]
	Top speed	165 km/h (102 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDS36SS (front) / BS36SS (rear)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	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, 250W at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-16Ah