VS 800 Intruder

1992 Suzuki VS 800 Intruder Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1992 Suzuki VS 800 Intruder relies on a 805 cc (49.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 6,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 62.1 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 800 Intruder measures 219 kg (483 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.38 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 154 km/h (96 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1992 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.