Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Honda Valkyrie 1800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Honda Valkyrie 1800. Suzuki Intruder M1800r: 127 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, may vary), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure) hp, 380 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Intruder M1800r
Honda Valkyrie 1800
Horsepower (hp)
127 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
160 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
347 kg
380 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm
118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure)
Torque
160 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
167 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, may vary)
185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure)
Weight
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder M1800r
7.8/10
"A genuinely serious cruiser that rewards riders who actually ride."
Pros
+Massive torque, effortless cruising
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
+Surprisingly capable handling
Cons
−Heavy, awkward at parking speeds
−Low-speed throttle surging issues
−Parts availability hit-or-miss
Honda Valkyrie 1800
8.5/10
"The most characterful cruiser Honda ever built, full stop."
Pros
+Indestructible flat-six engine
+Exceptional highway stability
+Incredible torque delivery
Cons
−Seriously heavy low-speed handling
−Carburetor issues after storage
−Parts availability can frustrate
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