Suzuki Intruder VL800 Cruiser reviews

I road all over with this motorcycle, Vermont, Virginia, Lake George, Pennsylvania and more. This is a great bike for POWER, HANDLING, MILEAGE, COMFORT and DEPENDABILITY. It now turns 35 yrs. Old and still dependable. Not a drip of oil has ever been found on the garage floor T.G. At 62,342 miles had to replace the drive shaft other than that, clutch, brake pads, oil changes, tires and had seats refurbished exactly like when I bought it back in 1990. Suzuki engineers knew how to build a good lasting dependable motorcycle. Show less

I owned a 2001 Suzuki Volusia 800 for less than a year. It was reliable, looked great, and was comfortable, but it is NOT a freeway friendly bike. Acceleration was acceptable up to 55-60 mph, but it strained to go much faster. Top speed was 75-80 mph riding downhill with a strong breeze blowing behind me! The shaft drive on the bike is very smooth but the gearing is absolutely horrible. The only way to remedy this is to find a donor VL1500 and swap out the drivetrain. This is an expensive solution to a problem that shouldn’t have existed in the first place. Overall, the only people that I’d recommend this to are ones that want a highway cruiser. Around town or on 55mph highways, the bike is great - I have no complaints. For any significant jaunts that include freeway riding above 55-60 mph, I strongly advise against the 800 and would look for a 1500 instead. Show less

Bought it new in 2002. It came with a lifetime warranty brochure! I said what vehicle comes with that? Been in the shop 1 time knock wood. Not counting tires. It's been awesome. I love my 02 vs800 suzuki intruder. Get one! Show less

Okinawa Joe’s Vintage Motorcycles in Harrisonburg, Va. was very accommodating and I found this bike on Cycle Trader. No haggling, upfront pricing and you get what you purchase from him. Great service and communication from a man that knows Motorcycles. retired, SSG Michael E. McClaine U.S. Army Show less

it's only a 4 speed rpm's are high when on the highway good for city driving, and work bike..... Show less