The Suzuki VS 750GL Intruder was first produced in 1984-85 and is a four-stroke, 45-degree V-twin motorcycle with liquid cooling. It has a capacity of 747cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. It features 2 x 34mm Mikuni CV carburetors and electronic ignition, with an electric starting system. The engine has a maximum power of 47kW / 63hp and maximum torque of 68.6Nm / 7.0 kgf-m / 50.6 lb-ft. It has a five-speed transmission and a shaft final drive.
The front suspension is a telescopic air-assisted fork and the rear suspension has dual coil spring oil-damped shocks and is five-way adjustable for preload. The front braking system features a single 280mm disc, while the rear has a drum brake. The motorcycle measures 2225mm in length, 750mm in width, and 1185mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1545mm. It has a dry weight of 186kg and a fuel capacity of 12 litres.
The average fuel consumption is 5.95L/100 km, with a range of 16.8 km/l, 39.5 US mpg, and 47.5 Imp mpg. Braking from 60 km/h to a standstill takes around 14m. Overall, the Suzuki VS 750GL Intruder is a solid heavy cruiser with a smooth and responsive engine that delivers good power and torque. It’s comfortable to ride, with a relaxed seating position, and has good handling and braking capabilities.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki VS 750GL Intruder
| Year | 1984-85 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45 degreesV-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 747 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 74.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | 2 x 34 mm Mikuni CV carburetors |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 47 kW / 63 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 68.6 Nm / 7.0 kgf-m / 50.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic air assisted fork |
| Rear Suspension | Dual coil spring oil damped shocks, 5-way adjustable preload. |
| Front Brakes | Single 280 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 100/90 H19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90 H15 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2225 mm / 87.6 in Width: 750 mm / 29.5 in Height: 1185 mm / 46.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1545 mm / 60.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |
| Consumption average | 5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg / 47.5 Imp mpg |
| Braking 60 km/h – 0 | 14.0 m / 45.9 ft |
