Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder - [1997] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.

autosnout

Bikes Cars

Modern, Classic & Vintage Bike Data

Performance Review: Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder - [1997]

Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder - [1997]

Suzuki

Figures & Specs Summary:

Edition: Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder
Year: 1997 | Type: Cruiser
Engine: 1360 cc (82.9 ci) 6 Valve
Engine Type: Horizontal In-Line | Cylinders: 2
Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: SOHC
Fuel Delivery: Carburettor
Cooling: Air - Oil | Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: 5 speed | Manual
Drive: Shaft
Wet Weight: 262 kgs (577 lbs)
Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
Power: 72 bhp (53 kW) @ 4800 rpm
Torque: 84.8 lb-ft (114.9 Nm) @ 3200 rpm
BHP Per Ton: 274.8 bhp
Torque Per Ton: 323.6 lb-ft
0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 13.5 secs
0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 13.8 secs
Top Speed: 105 mph (168.9 kph)
1/4 Mile (Est.): 9 secs @ 95 mph
Frame: Steel

Car Related eBooks and Audiobooks

Suzuki VS 1400 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Suzuki VS 1400 has a 1360cc Air - Oil cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.

Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984] image

An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984]

The 1997 VS 1400 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S and the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VS 1400's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 1989cc.1987 Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 1987cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 262 kgs (577 lbs) this makes the Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.

The 1997 Suzuki VS 1400 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]

In terms of power the 1360cc 6 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 72 bhp (53 kW) @ 4800 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].

The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 84.8 lb-ft (114.9 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki VS 1400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Honda CBR 400 F Endurance F3 - [1984] image

The 1984 Honda CBR 400 F Endurance F3 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1997 Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder.

The 1997 Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder has a Power to weight ratio of 274.8 bhp per ton and 323.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 VS 1400 competing with the 1984 Honda CBR 400 F Endurance F3 [298.9 bhp\ton] and the 1985 Honda CBR 400 F Endurance F3 [298.9 bhp\ton].

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki VS 1400 generating around 323.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2001 Buell-EBR X1 Lightning [348.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2000 Buell-EBR X1 Lightning [348.6 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 13.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.8 secs, this makes the Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder similar in acceleration to the 2021 Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S Cafe (13.5 secs) and the 2021 Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S ABS (13.5 secs). This Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder - [2002] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1997 Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder and the 2002 Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder

When talking about the performance of the 1997 Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 3.64 secs @ 95 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2002 Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder (3.64 secs) and the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E (3.75 secs).

Top Speed:

The 1997 version of the Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder has a maximum speed of 105mph.

Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja SE - [2022] image

Top Speed of the 1997 VS 1400 equals the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja SE

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1997 Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder then how about a 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja SE (116 mph) and the 2022 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja (116 mph).