VS 1400 GLP Intruder

1996 Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1996 Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder utilizes a 1360 cc (83 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 58.2 HP (42.5 kW) at 5,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 105 Nm (77.4 lb-ft) at 2,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 42.8 HP per liter and a 2,200 rpm working window between peak torque (2,800 rpm) and peak power (5,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the VS 1400 GLP Intruder measures 244 kg (538 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.19 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 735 mm (28.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1996 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.