Positioned in Suzuki's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2002 Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder relies on a 1360 cc (83 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 70.4 HP (51.4 kW) at 4,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 3,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 51.8 HP per liter and a 1,600 rpm working window between peak torque (3,200 rpm) and peak power (4,800 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 0.27 HP/kg (3.72 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, 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 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 260 km (162 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 169 km/h (105 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.
Specific Output
51.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.27 HP/kg (3.72 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,200–4,800 rpm
Theoretical Range
~260 km (162 mi)
Engine
Displacement1360.0 ccm (82.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power70.4 HP (51.4 kW)) @ 4800 RPM
Torque115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 3200 RPM
Compression9.3:1
Bore x Stroke94.0 x 98.0 mm (3.7 x 3.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital transistorized
LubricationWet sump
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed169.0 km/h (105.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Trail165 mm (6.5 inches)
Front Suspension41 mm telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped
Rear SuspensionTwin shock, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload
Wheelbase1620 mm (63.8 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/90-19 62H
Rear Tyre170/80-15 M/C 77H
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø295 mm (11.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø275 mm (10.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight245.0 kg (540.1 pounds)
Weight incl.262.0 kg (577.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2873 HP/kg
Seat Height735 mm (28.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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