Suzuki Intruder 1400 vs Suzuki Intruder 1500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder 1400 vs Suzuki Intruder 1500. Suzuki Intruder 1400: 68 hp @ 4,700 rpm (estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish figures for all markets) hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and rider), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Intruder 1500: 70 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Intruder 1400
Suzuki Intruder 1500
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
70 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
115 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
261 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 4,700 rpm (estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish figures for all markets)
70 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 3,200 rpm (estimated)
115 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and rider)
175 km/h
Weight
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder 1400
7.8/10
"An underrated, bulletproof cruiser that punches well above its price."
Pros
+Near-indestructible V-twin engine
+Massive low-end torque
+Parts still widely available
Cons
−Carbs need attention when neglected
−Soft suspension limits cornering confidence
−Long-distance seat comfort poor
Suzuki Intruder 1500
7.8/10
"A dependable, underrated cruiser that punches above its used price."
Pros
+Bombproof engine reliability
+Massive low-end torque
+Smooth shaft drive
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Carbs gum up easily
−Chrome maintenance is relentless
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