VL 800 Intruder Volusia

2003 Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2003 Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia custom - cruiser motorcycle, Suzuki pairs a 805 cc (49.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 52 HP (38 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 69 Nm (50.9 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 64.6 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the VL 800 Intruder Volusia measures 239 kg (527 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.6 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 700 mm (27.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,655 mm (65.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2001 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.