Suzuki Intruder Volusia 800 Limited reviews

I bought this bike about 3 months ago and I love it. It is big enough for me to learn on. It handles well and rides smooth. I am already planning on puting on Hard Krome Res-Tec 3in Drag Pipe black exhaust, a Dyno-Jet Power Commander III, and a Hypercharger. Show less

FOR THE MONEY, YOU CAN'T BEAT THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS BIKE. I HAVE GONE ON FOUR AND SIX HOUR RIDES WITH OTHER CRUISERS AND THIS M50 HANDLED VERY WELL. AT TIMES WE WOULD CHALLENGE EACH OTHER AND I HAD THE BIKE UP TO 95mph, HOLDING IT'S OWN THE BIKE PERFORMED WELL. ALL I COULD THINK ABOUT WAS HOW SMOOTH IT WAS RIDING. I KNOW THIS BIKE COULD GO FASTER BUT I didn't WANT IT TO. ALL IN ALL I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE BIKE....... I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO GIVE ME ADVICE ON WHAT AFTERMARKET PIPE TO PUT ON. LOUD BUT NOT TOO LOUD!! Show less

I was looking at a Honda 750 and my wife said I was too big for the Honda. So I told her to pick out my bike, since she was so smart. The VL800 is the bike of her choice. I didn't even test ride it. I bought it used in 2005 with 1100 miles. The price was right!!! This is a great bike!!! Now that I have been doing some research on them, I found that it is great!! I will tell you this, it is taller than the C90 and one inch shorter. The seat height is the same, and the 800 holds more gas. As for power, the 800 will kick some you know what. Mine is the black and blue two tone, and I get all kinds of compliments including nice HARLEY. Then I laugh and tell them it's a SUZUKI. All in all, it's a great bike and worth the money. Great ride! Show less

I bought my 2003 Volusia, Aug. 2003 and it was the best bike for my money. I still love it, but she really doesn't like cold weather. I am a member of American Legion Riders Post 574 in Hudson Falls, NY and have had several comments by HOG owners who like the look and sound and then I tell them what I paid then watch the look on their faces. I am looking for new pipes hopefully this summer, maybe you'll see me at Americade. The biggest problem for me was the stock seat because the bolt was right on my tailbone, I've had back surgery and brain surgery and the Mustang with the backrest was the best $500 I spent. Show less

This is my first bike in 20 years. Rides like a dream. Tried the Harley's but they just don't compare. I certainly do recommend the bike. With upgrades, it's a real show bike. Show less

I am 61 yrs old and got back into biking after 15 years. I read reviews on bikes for 5 months before deciding on this bike. I was able to test drive it. But I was set on a Ducati, good thing I didn't get that. Even though I am 61, I do believe if it's between you legs you will use it: none of us need to go 130mph, life is hard enough without becoming disabled or brain dead. I like the bike a lot. I have 400 miles on it and it handles very well. I was surprised that it cornered so well, I hit the peg once but that's good because it's a way to let you know to ease up and the peg comes up when you hit it so you can even go down further and it doesn't hit till you are pretty far down. On the freeway, the bike is very stable. I was blown around by the wind but not the bike at 79mph. So I got a windshield that I am putting on today and a rear luggage rack that looks way better than the afterthought passenger seat that is not cool looking. So take it easy, start out slow, and stay slow. Smell the scents in the road and grow up to be 61 like me waiting to dribble in a nursing home, or have a midlife crisis and get another bike at 61, midlife crisis : how many people do you know that are 122 yrs old? Show less

Ride - Smooth, easy shifting, shifts positive throttle control very smooth, power comes on smoothly no chain lash or vibrations during cruising speed. Adequate wind protection. Power - Plenty and some to spare, you get a lot of respect riding this bike. People are not as quick to cut you off. But this bike does get a lot of attention. People yelling at you to get your attention to ask dumb questions. Handling - takes the twisties pretty good not as cumbersome as some would think with the size and weight of bike. But not a kneedragging going through cones type of bike. This bike is a nice ride. It's old but still great by any means. This bike 9 years ago must have been a futuristic phenom. It's still great today. You will not be disappointed with this bike. Gripes - Handle bars are too close in but you get used to it. Would have been better if angled out more. Show less

Limited Edition is all white. Nice color. So for looks this thing is a head turner. Now performance, this thing will move but move fast and smooth before you know it you're doing 140mph. It gets smoother the faster you go. Comfort way better than most sport bikes because this is a sport tourer. Issues none really, the only thing I didn't like is having to remove the rear hand bar in order to put the bubble on. Why couldn't they just cut the bubble so it would fit with the grab rail? It already has a cut in it for the helmet cable. And the seat, it's comfy but flat so when you punch it there is no padding to keep you firm in place. And the handle bars are too bent in like a beach bike. What is this trend to have the bars like a beach bike? It's not comfortable that's for sure. Wrist should be straight not bent for best comfort and control. Other than that this thing rocks. Like the hazard lights on it, why don't all bikes have this? And it's too quiet. For a 1300, it should have some growl to it. I don't get how the epa or whoever sets these standards only so aftermarket companies can form and make money by selling their cans which are louder and still emit less than stock emmisions. So why don't the oems wise up and just make them with a little more noise? Show less

My 2nd Busa had a 40th Copper one as well sold that one due to comfort level. Bought this one did the Helibars and the Tobin seat much more comfortable ride. This thing is so smooth and powerful sold my 2007 HD Fatboy to move back to a performance machine. Show less

Plenty of power. Very smooth. I have put a back rest on the bike as I have problems with back and neck pain. Bike came with the big Suzuki windshield that really does the job well for blocking the wind. Put an inexpensive cruise control/throttle lock on it to give my hand a rest on long rides. These are just things I did for comfort that I needed to make the bike more comfy for myself. All in all, a vey good bike for the money and great value. No real problems to speak of of, I do have problems once in awhile with the bike not wanting to start. Just hesitates some. Has always started though. I have heard of the this problem before, if you want to call it a problem as the bike always starts. Show less