Across 6 covered model years from 1992 to 2003, the Suzuki VS 800 Intruder motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 482.8 lb (219 kg) and dry weights ranging from 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 443.1 lb (201 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki VS 800 Intruder weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki VS 800 Intruder?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki VS 800 Intruder is lighter than about 71.3% 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 VS 800 Intruder weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 482.8 lb (219 kg) |
| Dry weight | 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 443.1 lb (201 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 805 cc |
| Power | 53 hp |
| Torque | 50.7 lb-ft (68.7 Nm) to 54.3 lb-ft (73.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1992 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.02 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.32 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.49 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.31 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.67 cc / lb to 1.83 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.8 lb / 100 cc to 60 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 460.6 lb (208.9 kg) to 462.8 lb (209.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki VS 800 Intruder weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki VS 800 Intruder dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2003 years, listed wet/running weight is 482.8 lb (219 kg) and listed dry weight is 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 443.1 lb (201 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki VS 800 Intruder lighter or heavier than other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 29th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Suzuki VS 800 Intruder years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2003 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki VS 800 Intruder?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki VS 800 Intruder and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 662.8 lb (300.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki VS 800 Intruder power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 12.02 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 72nd percentile within the compatible Suzuki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki VS 800 Intruder full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 460.6 lb (208.9 kg) to 462.8 lb (209.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Suzuki VS 800 Intruder have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.49 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.31 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Suzuki VS 800 Intruder displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.67 cc per lb to 1.83 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.