Suzuki VL 250 Intruder: specs and comparison
Suzuki VL 250 Intruder (Cruiser, 1999-2003): 248 cc engine, 17.7 kW / 24 bhp, 157 kg, seat height 685 mm. Licence: A2.
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Suzuki VL 250 Intruder1999-2003 · 248 cc · 18 kW
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Specs
Generation 1999-2003
| Years | 1999-2003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Cruiser |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 248 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 17.7 kW / 24 bhp |
| Weight | 157 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 685 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 12 l |
| Fuel use | 71 mpg (4 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 160 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,200 - £2,600 |
Why it's worth it
- Proven, reliable engine
- Low seat: up to 780 mm
Watch out
- Struggles at motorway speeds
- Some parts hard to find
What to check on a used one
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Corrosion: frame, exhaust, fasteners
Questions
Is the Suzuki VL 250 Intruder A2-legal?
Yes: 17.7 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Suzuki VL 250 Intruder?
685 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Suzuki VL 250 Intruder weigh?
157 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Suzuki VL 250 Intruder?
About 71 mpg (4 l/100 km); with the 12 l tank that is roughly 160 miles (260 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.