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Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia

Make Model	Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia
Year	2001 - 02
Engine	Four stroke, 45° 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

Strong engine, great styling and a decent ride add up to a worthwhile competitor in the cruiser market. The Suzuki VZ800 Intruder's brakes and build quality aren’t the best but take it easy and look after it and you can laze away on that sofa-like seat to your heart’s content.

In typically cruiser style, the long wheelbase and hefty bulk hardly make for light handling but the Suzuki VZ800 Intruder's capable and relatively easy to ride. The lack of ground clearance hinders any mad antics anyway. Softly-sprung suspension adds to the Suzuki VZ800 Intruder's “sofa on wheels” effect. You have to work the brakes hard to haul it all to a stop, though.

The Suzuki VZ800 Intruder's well-proven engine’s been propelling Suzuki cruisers for a while now and has a reputation for reliability. With electronic fuel injection, power delivery is smooth and the pipes let off a good, throaty burble. The Suzuki VZ800 Intruder has loads of torque and it pulls well throughout the rev range. Cruises happily at 80mph.

Build quality’s patchy: look after the chrome and avoid taking the Suzuki VZ800 Intruder out in winter, wherever possible.

The Suzuki VZ800 Intruder gives a comfortable, luxurious ride: there’s a soft seat, footboards and sensibly-placed bars so you can cruise in comfort over long distances. LED tail light and USD forks plus a simple, modern dash and loads of chrome add up to an agreeable cruiser experience. Shaft drive makes life on the Suzuki VZ800 Intruder easier (and cleaner).