Across 9 covered model years from 1987 to 1995, the Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 573.2 lb (260 kg) and dry weights ranging from 535.7 lb (243 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki VS 1400 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 1400 Intruder?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder is lighter than about 63.9% 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 Intruder weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 573.2 lb (260 kg) |
| Dry weight | 535.7 lb (243 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,360 cc |
| Power | 61 hp |
| Torque | 83.2 lb-ft (112.8 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
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.39 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.78 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.53 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.37 cc / lb to 2.54 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 39.4 lb / 100 cc to 42.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 557.1 lb (252.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1987-1995 years, listed wet/running weight is 573.2 lb (260 kg) and listed dry weight is 535.7 lb (243 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder lighter or heavier than other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 36th percentile in this model-level Suzuki comparison.
Which Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder?
Based on the supplied 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki VS 1400 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 753.2 lb (341.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 11.39 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 67th percentile within the compatible Suzuki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 557.1 lb (252.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.7% to 4% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 15.53 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.