Across the 1996, 1997 and 2002 model years, the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 467.4 lb (212 kg) and dry weights ranging from 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 449.7 lb (204 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder is lighter than about 76.9% 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 800 GL Intruder weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 467.4 lb (212 kg) |
| Dry weight | 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 449.7 lb (204 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 805 cc |
| Torque | 45.7 lb-ft (62 Nm) to 45.8 lb-ft (62.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.78 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.39 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.72 cc / lb to 1.83 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.8 lb / 100 cc to 58.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 462.8 lb (209.9 kg) to 469.5 lb (212.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 467.4 lb (212 kg), while dry weight is 440.9 lb (200 kg) to 449.7 lb (204 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 76.9% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder?
A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 647.4 lb (293.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder with a full tank?
The page calculates about 462.8 lb (209.9 kg) to 469.5 lb (212.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 17.6 lb (8 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.78 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.39 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.72 cc per lb to 1.83 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.