Yamaha Xv1100 Virago vs Suzuki Intruder 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xv1100 Virago vs Suzuki Intruder 800. Yamaha Xv1100 Virago: 63 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 246 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Suzuki Intruder 800: 48 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed/limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xv1100 Virago
Suzuki Intruder 800
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
246 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
63 hp @ 6,000 rpm
48 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed/limited in some markets)
Weight
246 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xv1100 Virago
7.0/10
"A dependable, unfussy cruiser that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero maintenance
+Strong low-rev torque
+Mechanically very reliable
Cons
−Carb diaphragms fail regularly
−Forks embarrassingly soft
−Cramped for tall riders
Suzuki Intruder 800
7.5/10
"A sensible, dependable cruiser that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof V-twin engine
+Cheap and easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carb issues from neglect
−Chrome corrodes badly
−Mediocre suspension all round
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