The Suzuki VS 1400GL Intruder is a cruiser motorcycle with a four-stroke 45-degree V-twin engine, 1360cc capacity, and 9.3:1 compression ratio. It features air/oil cooling, a wet sump lubrication system, and 2 Mikuni BDS36/BS36 carburetors. The bike produces a maximum power of 52.5 kW/72 hp at 4800 rpm and a maximum torque of 115 Nm at 3200 rpm, with a 5-speed transmission and shaft final drive. Its front suspension includes a 41 mm telescopic fork and the rear suspension consists of twin shock and oil damping with 5-way adjustable spring preload. The bike has single 295mm front and single 275mm rear disc brakes with wire-spoke wheels and Bridgestone Exedra tube-type tires. It has a length of 2334mm, a width of 724mm, a 1560mm wheelbase, and a wet weight of 262kg, along with a fuel capacity of 13 litres and a fuel reserve of 3 litres. The average fuel consumption is 5.0 L/100 km and the top speed is 168.9 km/h. The Suzuki VS 1400GL Intruder is suitable for cruising and suitable for long distances as well. Moreover, it has a comfortable seat height of 701mm and has an impressive braking capability with 60-0 km/h stopping distance of 14.0m and a 100-0 km/h stopping distance of 40.4m.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki VS 1400GL Intruder
| Year | 1997 – 01 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45 degreesV-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1360 cc / 83 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 94 x 98 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled |
| Lubrication System | Wet sump |
| Induction | 2 x Mikuni BDS36 /BS36 carburetors |
| Ignition | Digital transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 52.5 kW / 72 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Max Power (at rear tyre) | 43.5 kW / 58.3 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Final Reduction | 2.666:1 |
| Rake | 36o |
| Trail | 165 mm / 6.5 in |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 295 mm disc, double action caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 275 mm disc, double action caliper |
| Front Wheel | 2.15 x 19, wire spoke |
| Rear Wheel | 4.00 x 15, wire spoke |
| Front Tyre | 110/90-19, Bridgestone Exedra tube type |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80-15, Bridgestone Exedra tube type |
| Dimensions | Length: 2334 mm / 91.9 in Width: 724 mm / 28.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
| Seat Height | 701 mm / 27.6 in |
| Wet Weight | 262 kg / 578 lbs |
| GVWR | 469 kg / 1035 lbs |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 Litres / 5.3 US qt / 4.4 Imp qt |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.43 US gal / 2.86 Imp gal |
| Fuel Reserve | 3 Litres / 0.8 US gal / 0.7 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.0 L/100 km / 19.9 km/l / 46.8 US mpg / 56.2 Imp mpg |
| Braking 60 km/h – 0 | 14.0 m / 45.9 ft |
| Braking 100 km/h – 0 | 40.4 m / 132.5 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.64 sec / 152.4 km/h / 94.7 mph |
| Top Speed | 168.9 km/h / 104.9 mph |
| Review | Cruiser |
