Across 8 covered model years from 1996 to 2003, the Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 577.6 lb (262 kg) and dry weights ranging from 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 544.5 lb (247 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder is lighter than about 62% 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 1400 GLP Intruder weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 577.6 lb (262 kg) |
| Dry weight | 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 544.5 lb (247 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,360 cc to 1,380 cc |
| Power | 61 hp |
| Torque | 77.4 lb-ft (105 Nm) to 84.8 lb-ft (115 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 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 | 11.2 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.93 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.41 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.68 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.35 cc / lb to 2.54 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 39.4 lb / 100 cc to 42.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 557.1 lb (252.7 kg) to 565.9 lb (256.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder weight FAQ
What does the Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 577.6 lb (262 kg) for wet/running weight and 535.7 lb (243 kg) to 544.5 lb (247 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder heavy compared with other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 38th percentile among 54 compatible Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 757.6 lb (343.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.2 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 63rd percentile within the compatible Suzuki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 557.1 lb (252.7 kg) to 565.9 lb (256.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 37.5 lb (17 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much torque does the Suzuki VS 1400 GLP Intruder have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.41 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.68 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.