Suzuki VS750 Intruder model history
1985—1991

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1985 Suzuki year code: F

VS 750 Intruder 1985 Overall Length: 2 225 mm (87.6 in) Overall Width: 750 mm (29.5 in) Overall Height: 1 185 mm (46.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 545 mm (60.8 in) Dry Weight: 186 kg (409 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 63 hp/ 7,000 rpm, 7,0 kg-m/ 6,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format.

1986 Suzuki year code: G

VS 750 GL Intruder 1986 Overall Length: 2 225 mm (87.6 in) Overall Width: 710 mm (28.0 in) Overall Height: 1 160 mm (45.7 in) Seat Height: 685 mm (27.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 545 mm (60.8 in) Dry Weight: 196 kg (431 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 747 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 55 hp (40,5 kW)/ 7,500 rpm, 60,3 Nm/ 5,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

VS 750 GL Intruder 1986 Overall Length: 2 225 mm (87.6 in) Overall Width: 710 mm (28.0 in) Overall Height: 1 160 mm (45.7 in) Seat Height: 685 mm (27.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 545 mm (60.8 in) Dry Weight: 196 kg (431 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 747 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 55 hp (40,5 kW)/ 7,500 rpm, 60,3 Nm/ 5,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format.

VS 750 GL Intruder 1986 Overall Length: 2 225 mm (87.6 in) Overall Width: 710 mm (28.0 in) Overall Height: 1 160 mm (45.7 in) Seat Height: 685 mm (27.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 545 mm (60.8 in) Dry Weight: 196 kg (431 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 747 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 55 hp (40,5 kW)/ 7,500 rpm, 60,3 Nm/ 5,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1987 Suzuki year code: H

VS 750 Intruder 1987 Overall Length: 2 225 mm (87.6 in) Overall Width: 710 mm (28.0 in) Overall Height: 1 160 mm (45.7 in) Seat Height: 685 mm (27.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 545 mm (60.8 in) Dry Weight: 196 kg (431 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 747 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 55 hp (40,5 kW)/ 7,500 rpm, 60,3 Nm/ 5,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1988 Suzuki year code: J

The 1988-year's models got a new, more comfortable seat. It was somewhat thicker and softer than before. The passenger seat was more flat and the back rest higher than before. The front wheels diameter was increased from 19 to 21 inches the following year.

VS 750 Intruder 1988 Overall Length: 2 225 mm (87.6 in) Overall Width: 710 mm (28.0 in) Overall Height: 1 160 mm (45.7 in) Seat Height: 685 mm (27.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 560 mm (61.4 in) Dry Weight: 196 kg (431 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 747 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 55 hp (40,5 kW)/ 7,500 rpm, 60,3 Nm/ 5,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1988 VS750 Intruder Specifications ENGINE: Type: Four-stoke, water-cooled, OHC TSCC, 45-degree V-twin Piston displacement: 747cc Bore & Stroke: 80.0 x 74.4mm Compression ratio: 10.0:1 Maximum Power 55 at 7,500 rpm Carburetor, front: Mikuni BDS34SS, single Carburetor, rear: Mikuni BS34SS, single Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh Ratios: 1st: 2.285 (32/14) Giving 55kph/33mph @ 6,000rpm 2nd: 1.631 (31/19) Giving 75kph/46mph @ 6,000rpm 3rd: 1.227 (27/22) Giving 100kph/61mph @ 6,000rpm 4th: 1.000 (25/25) Giving 120kph/75mph @ 6,000rpm 5th: 0.851 (23/27) Giving 165kph/103mph @ 7,000rpm Final drive: Shaft, 3.090:1 (34/11) CHASSIS: Frame: Tubular-Steel, Double Cradle Suspension, Front: Telescopic,coil spring,oil-damped Front Fork stroke: 130mm/5.1in Suspension, Rear: Dual Shocks, Adj. for Spring Preload Rear wheel travel: 90mm/3.5in Brakes, Front: Single Disc Brakes, Rear: Mech. Drum Tires, Front: 100/90-19 57H Tires, Rear: 140/90-15 70H Wheelbase: 1545 mm / 61.0" Seat Height: 685 mm / 27.0" Caster 56 degrees 45 minutes Trail 143mm/5.6in Dry Weight: 185 kg / 408 lb Wire-spoked wheels Dry Weight: 187 kg / 412 lb Cast wheel model GVWR: 430 kg CAPACITIES: Fuel Tank, including reserve: 12.0 L (3.2 US or 2.6 Imp.gall.) Fuel Reserve capacity: 3.0 L (3.4 US or 2.9 Imp.quart) Engine Oil: 2.8 L (3.0 US or 2.5 Imp.quart) Coolant: 1.7 L (3.6 US or 3.0 Imp.pints) These specs sent to me by Jamie Prater. Thanks! Source unknown.

Several models and years are still missing from this page. I will put more pictures and stuff here when I find suitable material. Please send me material (JPEGs, facts, specs, brochure scans etc.) if you can!

1991 Suzuki year code: M

1991 was the last model year for the VS750 Intruder. It was replaced by the VS800, a similar chopper but with a more powerful engine.

VS 750 GLP Intruder 1991 Overall Length: 2 190 mm (86.2 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 160 mm (45.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 510 mm (59.4 in) Weight: 212 kg (470 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 747 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves, TSCC. 55 hp/ 7,500 rpm, 6,2 kg-m/ 5,500 rpm. Body colors: Red, Blue. Click on the image for larger format.

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