Built around Suzuki's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1986 Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder pairs a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 55 HP (40.1 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 73.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the VS 750 GL Intruder measures 207 kg (456 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.76 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 179 km/h (111 mph).
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