VS 800 Intruder

1999 Suzuki VS 800 Intruder Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1999 Suzuki VS 800 Intruder features a 805 cc (49.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 53 HP (38.7 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 65.8 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 200 kg (441 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.77 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1992 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.