When did the Suzuki Intruder become an 800?
So Suzuki soon bumped the Intruder up to be a 750, which it continued to produce until 1991. For the 1992 model year the small Intruder became an 800 (technically an 805), with a larger engine, larger radiator, and larger forks to go with the extra engine.
Is the Suzuki Intruder M800 a reliable car?
Overall, the Suzuki Intruder M800’s engine’s reliable, although a recall affected some models (both M800 and C800) when faulty ignition wiring threatened to cause engine failure. Make sure it’s been seen to. Build quality’s patchy: look after the chrome and avoid taking the Suzuki VZ800 Intruder out in winter, wherever possible.
What kind of suspension does the Suzuki Intruder have?
Softly-sprung suspension adds to the Suzuki VZ800 Intruder’s “sofa on wheels” effect. You have to work the brakes hard to haul it all to a stop, though. The Suzuki VZ800 Intruder’s well-proven engine’s been propelling Suzuki cruisers for a while now and has a reputation for reliability.
What was the name of the VS Intruder?
The slender, sporty VS Intruder 800 and VS1400 Intruder became the “Boulevard S50” and “Boulevard S83” respectively, their cubic centimeter names being replaced with the engine displacement in cubic inches.
So Suzuki soon bumped the Intruder up to be a 750, which it continued to produce until 1991. For the 1992 model year the small Intruder became an 800 (technically an 805), with a larger engine, larger radiator, and larger forks to go with the extra engine.
The slender, sporty VS Intruder 800 and VS1400 Intruder became the “Boulevard S50” and “Boulevard S83” respectively, their cubic centimeter names being replaced with the engine displacement in cubic inches.
Can a Suzuki Intruder be swapped for a Suzuki S50?
But mechanically they are the same, and parts can be swapped between the Intruder 800 to the S50. The exception is that fake air cleaner, which screws to threaded holes in blocks cast into the cooling fins on the cylinders, which the Intruder 800 did not have.
Why was the Suzuki Intruder given the name Boulevard?
For the 2005 model year Suzuki decided to re-launch all their cruisers with the “Boulevard” name in an effort to make the name less off-putting to conservative American cruiser buyers.
But mechanically they are the same, and parts can be swapped between the Intruder 800 to the S50. The exception is that fake air cleaner, which screws to threaded holes in blocks cast into the cooling fins on the cylinders, which the Intruder 800 did not have.
For the 2005 model year Suzuki decided to re-launch all their cruisers with the “Boulevard” name in an effort to make the name less off-putting to conservative American cruiser buyers.
When did the Suzuki Intruder 5 speed transmission come out?
In the USA, this new 5 speed transmission debuted in the 1997 models, and in 1996, Canadian models were equipped with the same transmission. The Transmission is 5-speed, constant mesh. However the VL250 and European VL125 model Suzuki Intruder are both 5-speed chain-driven vehicles.
How old is the Suzuki Intruder Volusia 800?
I am 61 yrs old and got back into biking after 15 years. I read reviews on bikes for 5 months before deciding on this bike. I was able to test drive it. But I was set on a Ducati, good thing I didn’t get that.
When did I buy my first Suzuki Volusia?
I bought a 2001 Suzuki Volusia for my first ever motorcycle, street or otherwise. As a bigger guy looking for a cruiser that could handle me but wouldn’t feel too small, the Volusia fit the bill perfectly.
Which is the 2005 version of the intruder?
They have named the UK 2005 version C800 Intruder with some nice additions, automatic choke, fuel injection & onboard computer chip that carries out a system check. Also footboards & toe/heal gear change.