Suzuki VL800 Volusia Model History

Suzuki VL800 Volusia 2001—2004

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2001 Suzuki year code: K1

Suzuki VL800 Intruder Volusia, presented as a 2001-year's model, is a beautiful heavy cruiser in true California spirit. It has a 45° liquid-cooled 805cc V-twin, deep fenders, a fat 17-liter (4.5 gallon) fuel tank and the longest wheelbase in its class. 2001 Suzuki VL800 color options: Pearl Novelty Black (33J), Pearl Novelty Black / Candy Velvety Red (FP3), Metallic Abyss Blue / Metallic North Blue (FP5), Pearl Novelty Black / Pearl Glass White (FP4)

2001 Suzuki VL 800 Volusia Overall Length: 2 495 mm (98.2 in) Overall Width: 985 mm (38.8 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 655 mm (65.4 in) Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in) Dry Weight: 239 kg (526 lbs) Engine: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 52 hp (38 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 69 Nm (7.0 kg-m) @ 3 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2002 Suzuki year code: K2

2002 Suzuki VL800 colors were Silver, Black/Blue and Black/Red.

2002 Suzuki VL 800 Volusia Overall Length: 2 495 mm (98.2 in) Overall Width: 985 mm (38.8 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 655 mm (65.4 in) Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in) Dry Weight: 239 kg (526 lbs) Engine: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 52 hp (38 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 69 Nm (7.0 kg-m) @ 3 500 rpm. Here's even larger picture.

2002 Suzuki VL 800 Volusia Overall Length: 2 495 mm (98.2 in) Overall Width: 985 mm (38.8 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 655 mm (65.4 in) Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in) Dry Weight: 239 kg (526 lbs) Engine: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 52 hp (38 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 69 Nm (7.0 kg-m) @ 3 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2003 Suzuki year code: K3

A Limited edition model was available in the USA (beginning March/April 2003) with a special American Suzuki 40th Anniversary emblem mounted on the upper triple clamps, plus the following features: Pearl White color scheme with Gold pin-striping, White speedometer face with orange backlighting, rider and passenger seats trimmed with chrome studs, special ignition key fob and key chain. 2003 Volusia 800 colors: Pearl Novelty Black (33J), Pearl Frosty White/Metallic Galaxy Silver (KT9), White/Green

2003 Suzuki VL 800 Volusia Overall Length: 2 495 mm (98.2 in) Overall Width: 985 mm (38.8 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 655 mm (65.4 in) Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in) Dry Weight: 239 kg (526 lbs) Engine: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 52 hp (38 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 69 Nm (7.0 kg-m) @ 3 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2003 Suzuki VL 800 Volusia Overall Length: 2 495 mm (98.2 in) Overall Width: 985 mm (38.8 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 655 mm (65.4 in) Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in) Dry Weight: 239 kg (526 lbs) Engine: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 52 hp (38 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 69 Nm (7.0 kg-m) @ 3 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2003 Suzuki VL 800 Volusia LE Overall Length: 2 495 mm (98.2 in) Overall Width: 985 mm (38.8 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 655 mm (65.4 in) Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in) Dry Weight: 239 kg (526 lbs) Engine: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 52 hp (38 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 69 Nm (7.0 kg-m) @ 3 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki year code: K4

New features: Standard 4-way emergency flasher and and high beam passing switch, multi-reflector turn signals. Suzuki presented also a Limited Edition model with special paint scheme (Black flames), studded seats, White speedometer face and Limited Edition emblem. Much alike the 2003 American Suzuki 40th Anniversary except for the color. 2004 Suzuki VL800 colors: Pearl Glass White / Metallic Variable Silver (AAV), Pearl Deep Sea Blue / Metallic Flint Gray (AAW) Limited Edition: Metallic Barrell Gray (YAU)

2004 Suzuki VL 800 Volusia Overall Length: 2 495 mm (98.2 in) Overall Width: 985 mm (38.8 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 655 mm (65.4 in) Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in) Dry Weight: 239 kg (526 lbs) Engine: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 52 hp (38 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 69 Nm (7.0 kg-m) @ 3 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki VL 800 Volusia Overall Length: 2 495 mm (98.2 in) Overall Width: 985 mm (38.8 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 655 mm (65.4 in) Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in) Dry Weight: 239 kg (526 lbs) Engine: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 52 hp (38 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 69 Nm (7.0 kg-m) @ 3 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki VL 800 Volusia Overall Length: 2 495 mm (98.2 in) Overall Width: 985 mm (38.8 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 655 mm (65.4 in) Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in) Dry Weight: 239 kg (526 lbs) Engine: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 52 hp (38 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 69 Nm (7.0 kg-m) @ 3 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 VL 800 Volusia Limited Edition Overall Length: 2 495 mm (98.2 in) Overall Width: 985 mm (38.8 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 655 mm (65.4 in) Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in) Dry Weight: 239 kg (526 lbs) Engine: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 52 hp (38 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 69 Nm (7.0 kg-m) @ 3 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 VL800 Volusia technical specifications Engine: 805cc, four-stroke, liquid cooled, 45 degree V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC Bore Stroke: 83.0 x 74.4mm Compression Ratio: 9.4:1 Fuel System: Mikuni BDSR34 Lubrication: Wet Sump Ignition: Digital/transistorized Starter: Electric Transmission: 5-speed Final Drive: Shaft Drive Overall Length: 2510mm (98.8 in.) Overall Width: 985mm (38.8 in.) Overall Height: 1100mm (43.3 in.) Seat Height: 700mm (27.6 in.) Wheel Base: 1655mm (65.2 in.) Ground Clearance: 140mm (5.5 in.) Dry Weight: 241kg (531 lbs.) Suspension Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Suspension Rear: Link-type, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload Brakes Front: Single hydraulic disc Brakes Rear: Link-type, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload Tires Front: 130/90-16 Tires Rear: 170/80-15 Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 liter (4.5 gal.) Color: Blue/Gray, Silver/White

2005 Suzuki year code: K5

In 2005, the Suzuki VL800 Volusia was renamed to C50 Boulevard.

2005 Suzuki C 50 Boulevard Overall Length: 2 495 mm (98.2 in) Overall Width: 985 mm (38.8 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 655 mm (65.4 in) Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in) Dry Weight: 239 kg (526 lbs) Engine: Water-cooled 805 cc SOHC 45° V-twin, 8 valves. 52 hp (38 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 69 Nm (7.0 kg-m) @ 3 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

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