Suzuki Intruder C800

Production years: 2006–2016
Brand: Suzuki

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SUZUKI Intruder C800 (2011-2012)

Selected year: 2016

Technical specifications

Engine capacity: 805 cm³
Power: 52 hp (39 kW) at 6,000 rpm
Wet weight: 277 kg
Seat height: 700 mm

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Overview

The Suzuki Intruder C800 is a cruiser produced from 2006 to 2016. The 2016 model has a liquid-cooled 805 cm³ V-twin producing 52 hp (39 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 69 Nm of torque at 3,200 rpm; its wet weight is 277 kg.

The 700 mm seat height gives the bike a low seating position, while its 1,655 mm wheelbase and 277 kg wet weight make it a substantial machine to maneuver at low speeds. Torque peaks at 3,200 rpm, so its strongest pull arrives well before peak power. The 15.5 L fuel tank is smaller than the 17 L tank used in 2008, and the final drive is by shaft rather than chain.

Specifications

Engine

Bore x stroke: 83.0 x 74.4 mm
Engine capacity: 805 cm³
Compression ratio: 9.4:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Fuel system: Injection
Ignition: Electronic
Lubrication system: Wet Sump
Starting: Electric

Performance and transmission

Power: 52 hp (39 kW) at 6,000 rpm
Power weight ratio: 0.2126 HP/kg (dry)
Torque: 69 Nm at 3,200 rpm
Final drive: Shaft
Gearbox: Manual 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight: 246 kg
Fuel capacity: 15.5 L
Ground clearance: 165 mm
Overall height: 1,100 mm
Overall length: 2,500 mm
Overall width: 955 mm
Seat height: 700 mm
Wet weight: 277 kg
Wheelbase: 1,655 mm

Chassis and suspension

Frame: Steel
Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rake: 33.0°
Rear suspension: Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Brakes and wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Front tyre: 130/90-16
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter: 180 mm
Rear tyre: 170/80-15

Colours and equipment

Colours: Candy Daring Red

Model years

2009

Fuel capacity: 17 L → 15.5 L

2013

Wet weight: 277 kg → 269 kg

2014

Wet weight: 269 kg → 277 kg

Specification
Engine capacity	805 cm³	805 cm³	805 cm³	805 cm³	805 cm³	805 cm³
Power	97 hp (72 kW)	97 hp (72 kW)	—	52 hp (39 kW)	52 hp (39 kW)	52 hp (39 kW)
Torque	69 Nm	69 Nm	69 Nm	69 Nm	69 Nm	69 Nm
Wet weight	277 kg	277 kg	269 kg	277 kg	277 kg	277 kg
Seat height	700 mm	700 mm	700 mm	700 mm	700 mm	700 mm
Fuel capacity	15.5 L	15.5 L	15.5 L	15.5 L	15.5 L	15.5 L

Pros and cons

Advantages

Low seat
At 700 mm, the seat height can make it easier to plant a foot when stopped.
Shaft final drive
The shaft drive avoids the regular chain cleaning and adjustment a chain-drive bike needs.
Low-rev torque
Peak torque arrives at 3,200 rpm, giving the engine its strongest pull without needing to reach peak-power rpm.

Things to consider

Heavy at low speed
Its 277 kg wet weight can make tight turns and parking maneuvers demanding.
Smaller tank than the 2008 model
The 15.5 L tank is 1.5 L smaller than the 17 L tank fitted in 2008.
Rear drum brake
The rear brake is an expanding drum rather than a disc.

Rider fit

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Seat height: 700 mmInseam 78.9 cm

Seat height: 700 mm

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Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.

Estimated ground reach

Both feet likely flat

You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.

Seat height

700 mm

Approx. loaded height

670 mm

Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.