Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia (2001-02)

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