The Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia motorcycle specifications include a 805 cc (49.12 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 241 kg (531.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 32% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 77th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 20% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 11% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 13% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 60th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
805 cc — larger displacement than about 77% of Suzuki models.
241 kg — heavier than about 73% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 27%.
700 mm — taller than about 16% of Suzuki models.
16 L — larger than about 60% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
2,495
2,137
17% above average.
1,645
1,444
14% above average.
700
786
11% below average.
140
176
21% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 150/80-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/70-15 |
| Front tire width | 150 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.12:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 805 cc (49.12 cu in) |
| Torque | 65.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.9 ft.lbs) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 74.4 mm (3.3 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
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| Rear suspension | Single shock, adjustable preload |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 180/70-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 241 kg (531.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,495 mm (98.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,645 mm (64.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.