Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder motorcycle specifications include a 805 cc (49.12 cu in) engine, power of 49.3 hp (36.0 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 200 kg (440.9 lb).

Key specifications

1996, 1997, 2002Model years
805 ccDisplacement
49.3 hpPower
62.1 Nm @ 4,000 rpmTorque
200 kgDry weight
685 mmSeat height
Model years covered
199619972002
Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
1997204 kg (449.7 lb)
2002201 kg (443.1 lb)
Front brakes
1997Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes
1997Single disc
Torque
199762.0 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.7 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm
Power/weight ratio
19970.2451 hp/kg
Seat height
19972002700 mm (27.6 inches)

How the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder 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.

Engine power49.3 hp
Low 7.3 hpAverage 65.4 hpHigh 196 hp

About 25% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Suzuki models.

Displacement805 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 32% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 77th percentile across Suzuki models.

Seat height685 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

About 13% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 5th percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power43rd

49.3 hp — more powerful than about 43% of Suzuki models with power data.

Displacement77th

805 cc — larger displacement than about 77% of Suzuki models.

Seat height5th

685 mm — taller than about 5% of Suzuki models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 805 cc • 49.3 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 685 mm
5-speed

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.246 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 246.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 61.2 hp/L

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 805 cc (49.12 cu in)
Power 49.3 hp (36.0 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Torque 62.1 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.8 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 200 kg (440.9 lb)
Seat height 685 mm (27.0 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2465 hp/kg

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.