Suzuki Intruder 800 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Intruder 800 is one of those bikes that quietly does everything right without demanding any attention for it. That 805cc V-twin pulls cleanly from low revs, the ergonomics suit a wide range of riders, and mechanically these things are genuinely hard to kill if they've been maintained halfway decently. Suzuki built them tough, and the simplicity of the carbureted engine means your local indie shop can sort any issue without specialist tools or dealer pricing. That said, go in with eyes open on used examples. Check the carbs carefully — neglected bikes that sat with stale fuel will need a thorough clean or rebuild, which eats into your budget fast. Corrosion on chrome bits is cosmetic but expensive to fix properly, so inspect every surface. Electrics are generally solid but inspect the harness on higher-mileage examples. These bikes rarely get thrashed, but they do get neglected by riders who lose interest.