Suzuki Intruder 1400 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Intruder 1400 is one of those bikes that doesn't get nearly enough credit. Suzuki built this thing from 1987 through 2004 and barely changed it — because they didn't need to. That 1360cc V-twin pulls hard from idle, sounds genuinely mean through a decent exhaust, and will run forever if the previous owner wasn't an idiot about oil changes. These are bulletproof engines. Buy one with service history and you're golden. The problems are real though. Carburetor bikes from the 90s need the CV carbs rebuilt if they've been sitting — budget $200-400 for that immediately. The stock suspension is soft to the point of embarrassing on anything but smooth pavement, and the forward controls make spirited cornering feel awkward. Seat comfort disappears after about 90 minutes. These aren't dealbreakers, just realities. For the money, you're getting a genuine big-bore cruiser that'll outlast half the modern bikes on the lot. Check for frame rust around the lower tubes and verify the final drive isn't leaking. Find a clean one and you'll wonder why you waited.