VS 1400 GLP Intruder

1999 Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1999 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 61 HP (44.5 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 and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 44.9 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 262 kg (578 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.3 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 725 mm (28.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,620 mm (63.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 191 km (119 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 167 km/h (104 mph).

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.