Across the 2001, 2002 and 2003 model years, the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 531.3 lb (241 kg) and dry weights ranging from 526.9 lb (239 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia is lighter than about 67.6% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 531.3 lb (241 kg) |
| Dry weight | 526.9 lb (239 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 805 cc |
| Torque | 47.9 lb-ft (65 Nm) to 50.9 lb-ft (69 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2001 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.02 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.66 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.52 cc / lb to 1.53 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 65.5 lb / 100 cc to 66 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% to 5.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 554.8 lb (251.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 531.3 lb (241 kg), while dry weight is 526.9 lb (239 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 67.6% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2001-2003 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia?
A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 711.3 lb (322.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 554.8 lb (251.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 9.02 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.66 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.52 cc per lb to 1.53 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 70.5 lb (32 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 601.9 lb (273 kg) in this dataset.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.