The Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia was produced from 2001 to 2002, featuring a four-stroke, 45-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 805cc. The compression ratio is 9.4:1, and the engine is liquid-cooled with a Mikuni BDSR34 carburetor and electronic ignition. The bike has a maximum power output of 36.5kW or 50 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 65 Nm or 47.9 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed with shaft drive, and the bike has telescopic forks for the front suspension and a single shock with adjustable preload for the rear suspension. The front brake is a single 300mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brake is a drum with a 180 mm internal-expanding band. The dimensions are 2495mm in length, 985 mm in width, and 1100 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1645mm and a ground clearance of 140mm. The dry weight is 241 kg, and the fuel capacity is 16 L or 4.2 US gal or 3.5 Imp gal. MCN gave the bike a favorable review.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia
| Year | 2001 – 02 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, 4 valves per cylinder, SOHC |
| Capacity | 805 cc / 49.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 x 74.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Mikuni BDSR34 carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 36.5 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 65 Nm 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes | Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 180 mm, internal expanding |
| Front Tyre | 150/80-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/70-15 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2495 mm / 98.2 in Width: 985 mm / 38.8 in Height: 1100 mm / 43.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1645 mm / 64.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Seat Height | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Dry-Weight | 241 kg / 531 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
| Review | MCN |
