VS 800 Intruder

1993 Suzuki VS 800 Intruder Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1993 Suzuki VS 800 Intruder motorcycle, Suzuki utilizes a 805 cc (49.1 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 68.7 Nm (50.6 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 74.5 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 Intruder measures 200 kg (441 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 755 mm (29.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.