Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia motorcycle dimensions for 2001-2003 is length 94.3 in (2,395 mm) to 98.8 in (2,510 mm), width 38.8 in (985 mm), height 43.7 in (1,110 mm), wheelbase 64.8 in (1,645 mm) to 65.2 in (1,655 mm), seat height 27.6 in (700 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia dimensions at a glance

Overall length
94.3 in (2,395 mm) to 98.8 in (2,510 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
38.8 in (985 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
43.7 in (1,110 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
64.8 in (1,645 mm) to 65.2 in (1,655 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27.6 in (700 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Suzuki models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Suzuki models in the same category.

Length98.2 in (2,495 mm)
Observed category range: 81.7 in (2,075 mm) to 101.6 in (2,580 mm)
Width38.8 in (985 mm)
Observed category range: 28.3 in (720 mm) to 39.8 in (1,010 mm)
Height43.7 in (1,110 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (700 mm) to 55 in (1,397 mm)
Wheelbase65.2 in (1,655 mm)
Observed category range: 53.9 in (1,370 mm) to 69.1 in (1,755 mm)
Seat height27.6 in (700 mm)
Observed category range: 26.8 in (680 mm) to 29.1 in (740 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (125 mm) to 6.7 in (170 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Suzuki model group.

Length73rd percentile
This model
98.2 in (2,495 mm)
Category median
94.9 in (2,410 mm)
3.3 in above the category median from 61 comparable Suzuki models.
Width91st percentile
This model
38.8 in (985 mm)
Category median
34.6 in (880 mm)
4.1 in above the category median from 57 comparable Suzuki models.
Height43rd percentile
This model
43.7 in (1,110 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
0.4 in below the category median from 56 comparable Suzuki models.
Wheelbase48th percentile
This model
65.2 in (1,655 mm)
Category median
65.2 in (1,655 mm)
About the same as the category median from 63 comparable Suzuki models.
Seat height36th percentile
This model
27.6 in (700 mm)
Category median
27.6 in (700 mm)
About the same as the category median from 62 comparable Suzuki models.
Clearance59th percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
5.5 in (140 mm)
About the same as the category median from 49 comparable Suzuki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Overall length

2001 baseline98.2 in (2,495 mm)
200298.8 in (2,510 mm)0.6 in vs baseline
200394.3 in (2,395 mm)-3.9 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2001 baseline64.8 in (1,645 mm)
2002-200365.2 in (1,655 mm)0.4 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27.6 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

65.9% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 33.5 in (850 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 26 sq ft (2.42 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.5%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Suzuki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 98.2 in (2,495 mm) 94.9 in (2,410 mm) 3.3 in above median
Width 38.8 in (985 mm) 34.6 in (880 mm) 4.1 in above median
Height 43.7 in (1,110 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 0.4 in below median
Wheelbase 65.2 in (1,655 mm) 65.2 in (1,655 mm) About the same as median
Seat height 27.6 in (700 mm) 27.6 in (700 mm) About the same as median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm) About the same as median

Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2001 98.2 in (2,495 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 27.6 in (700 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2002 98.8 in (2,510 mm) 38.8 in (985 mm) 43.7 in (1,110 mm) 65.2 in (1,655 mm) 27.6 in (700 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2003 94.3 in (2,395 mm) 38.8 in (985 mm) 65.2 in (1,655 mm) 27.6 in (700 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)

Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia dimensions FAQ

Is the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 27.6 in (700 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. About the same as the category median.

Does the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 65.2 in (1,655 mm), giving the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.9% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.

Is the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia compact or large?

The representative overall length is 98.2 in (2,495 mm), making the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia longer than most comparable Suzuki models. 3.3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26 sq ft (2.42 m²).

What do the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 38.8 in (985 mm) and representative height is 43.7 in (1,110 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Suzuki models. The height is around typical category height.

Did the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 98.2 in (2,495 mm) in 2001 to 94.3 in (2,395 mm) in 2003, a change of 3.9 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.