Suzuki M 800 INTRUDER 2010 — Specifications

Imagine a cruiser that has swallowed an 80s speedster, with that faired headlight and that inverted fork which belong to it alone. That is the bold bet of the Suzuki M 800 Intruder, a machine that puts everything on style, even if it means upsetting a few codes. In the world of customs, where oversized twin cylinders often reign, it offers a unique alternative: the look of a muscle bike, but with the refined manners of an 805 cm3 engine delivering only 53 horsepower. It is clearly a motorcycle for those who want presence without brutality, an accessible custom that is content to roll serenely rather than squeal the tire at every traffic light.

Beneath its tough appearance, the character of the M 800 is actually very approachable. Its 805 cm3 V-twin, with its torque of 64.7 Nm available from 3200 rpm, simply rumbles gently without ever surprising you. The 53 hp is just enough to reach 160 km/h, but the experience is elsewhere. It nestles into the comfort of its low 70 cm seat, into the reassuring clatter of its shaft drive, and into this relaxed riding position, ideal for Sunday rides. The braking, with a disc at the front and a simple drum at the rear, is in the image of the whole thing: sufficient, without extravagance. It is a motorcycle that soothes more than it excites.

And that is precisely its main asset for those looking for a used Suzuki M 800 Intruder. Faced with competitors like the Honda Shadow 750 or the Yamaha V-Star 650, it does not play the card of performance or even versatility. Its double cradle frame, its suspensions with modest travel, and its 15.5 liter tank confine it to the role of an elegant tourer. It weighs its 269 kg fully fueled, a weight that is felt at low speed, but which contributes to its stability once launched. Its real battle, it wins on the sidewalk, when it attracts attention with its unique retro-futuristic design.

The target audience is therefore clear: the novice who is afraid of large displacement engines, the customizer who wants a stylish base without breaking the bank, or the urban dweller in search of a defined style. At its original new price, around 8500 euros, it positioned itself as a bold option. Today, on the used market, a Suzuki M 800 Intruder 2005 or newer represents an interesting opportunity to acquire an iconic silhouette without embarking on the complex mechanics of a real big twin. It is a custom that fully assumes its role as a "show bike," a motorcycle for enjoying with your eyes and taking your time, end of story. If you are looking for finesse or aggressiveness, move on. But if you want a rolling work of art that always starts on the first try, it is worth a look.