VL125 Intruder (1999 - 2009) review
Considerably more expensive than the Marauder, the Intruder remains the better machine that may just serve you beyond passing your test
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Pros
The Suzuki VL125 Intruder looks kinda cool if you like that kinda thang
Cons
There is something inherently wrong with the combination of cruiser looks and hairdryer sounds
If you can see yourself cutting around on this after passing your test, then fair enough, you won’t be disappointed. Not a bad bikeIf you can see yourself cutting around on this after passing your test, then fair enough, you won’t be disappointed. Not a bad bike
| Length (mm) | 2240 |
| Width (mm) | 880 |
| Height (mm) | 1110 |
| Dryweight (kg) | 140 |
| Seats | 0 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 685 |
| Suspension Front | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension Rear | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, |
| Adjustability Rear | 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Tyres Front | 90/90-18 |
| Tyres Rear | 130/90-15 |
| Brakes Front | Single piston caliper, 275mm single disc |
| Brakes Rear | 130mm mechanical drum |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1520 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 150 |
| Trail (mm) | 120 |
| Cubic Capacity (cc) | 124 |
| Max Power (bhp) | 13 |
| Max Power Peak (rpm) | 10500 |
| Torque (ft/lb) | 7 |
| Torque Peak (rpm) | 8000 |
| Bore (mm) | 44 |
| Stroke (mm) | 40.9 |
| Valve Gear | SOHC |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 |
| Ignition | Digital electric |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling | Air cooled |
| Fuel Delivery | Mikuni BDS26 carburettor |
| Stroke Type | Four Stroke |
| Drive | Chain |
