Suzuki Intruder C800 Review

Used Buyer Review

The C800 is Suzuki's bread-and-butter cruiser, and honestly it's better than it gets credit for. The 805cc V-twin pulls cleanly from low revs, it's shaft-driven so forget about chain maintenance headaches, and the ergonomics suit most riders without forcing you into a chiropractor's waiting room. For commuting or weekend blasts it genuinely delivers. Used examples are everywhere, which cuts both ways. Prices are reasonable but so is the quality of previous ownership — check for crash damage on those wide chrome covers, because they're expensive to replace. The carbed models need clean carbs, full stop. Neglected ones run like garbage. Budget for a carb clean on anything that's been sitting. It's not exciting. The suspension is soft, top-end power disappears around 80mph, and that stock seat turns punishing after two hours. But as a reliable, low-maintenance starter or commuter cruiser it earns its place. Just don't expect Yamaha V-Star refinement at this price point.