What category is the 1999 Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder?

General information
Category	Custom / cruiser
Model	Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder
Year	1999

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Starter	Electric
Valves per cylinder	4
Torque	62.00
Power	50.00
Stroke	4
Engine type	V2
Capacity:	805.00 ccm (49.12 cubic inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Seat height	700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	204.0 kg (449.7 pounds)
Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder dimensions and frame
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc

Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.2451 HP/kg
Top speed	160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

5.8s

0-60 mph (est.)

99.4 mph

Top Speed

Best For

Track15%

City55%

Cornering45%

Daily Riding60%

Touring58%

Passenger55%

Rider Profile

Best For	Suited to riders with at least some experience, since its weight and cruiser geometry reward a confident, relaxed riding style rather than aggressive inputs.
Purpose	Built as a classic mid-size V-twin cruiser for relaxed boulevard riding and moderate-distance touring rather than outright performance.
Rider Fit	A low 700mm seat height and manageable dry weight make it approachable for shorter riders, though the long wheelbase demands deliberate low-speed maneuvering.
Character	Delivers the easygoing, torque-driven V-twin character typical of Intruder-style cruisers, with a laid-back exhaust burble and steady, unhurried acceleration.
Not Ideal For	Not a good fit for riders wanting sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or genuine high-speed sport performance.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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1999 Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 700mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1999 Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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