VS 1400 Intruder

1987 Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1987 Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder pairs a 1360 cc (83 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68 HP (49.6 kW) at 4,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 50 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the VS 1400 Intruder measures 260 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.82 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 167 km/h (104 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1987 to 1995, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.