VS 800 GL Intruder

1996 Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1996 Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder utilizes a 805 cc (49.1 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 49.3 HP (36 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 62.1 Nm (45.8 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 61.2 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), 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 800 GL Intruder measures 200 kg (441 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.06 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 685 mm (27 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 3 indexed model years from 1996 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.