2000 Suzuki INTRUDER 1400

Pros: Style, finish, reliability, customizable
Cons: suspension, dealer support

This is my 2nd bike from the Intruder line...the first being a 1986 Intruder 700. After a brief stint on a Magna, I came back to get the big 1400.

Stylistically, the Intruder is fairly unique. Most cruiser manufacturers have developed...

Pros: Torque, looks, quality, accessories
Cons: Stock handlebars, battery location, fuel mileage

Overview

The bike I will be reviewing is a 1996 model, and there are a few key differences with the 2000 model. In '97 the 1400 got a 5 speed tranny, earlier models had a 4 speed. 2000 models were gifted with more relaxed handlebars...

Pros: easy, smooth handling, comfortable, powerful, reliable, beautiful
Cons: small gas tank, long rake

I bought a brand new 1992 Suzuki Intruder 1400 in 1994 as an alternative to buying a Harley Davidson. I really wanted the Harley FXLR - a comparable bike, but twice as expensive. I never regretted having to make this choice. A good friend of mine has the...

Pros: Tons of power, plenty of low end torque!
Cons: Small fuel tank, awful stock seat.

I purchased my 1997 Intruder 1400 new in June of 1998. After owning a Suzuki GS 550E, and a Honda Magna, I found the looks of the Intruder very appealing!

With looks aside,(sleek lines, excellent chrome finish and that "chopper...

Pros: power, look, reliability
Cons: exhaust, hard seat

Anyone who is looking for a large cruiser for beating around town or for a long haul should definately consider the Intruder 1400. It would be hard to find a bike in this catagory with the torque and the power at any price. I bought mine as an...

Pros: Great styling..Easy riding
Cons: Low gas volume..Marginal exhaust

I've ridden my Suzuki Intruder 1400 seven days a week for
the past year... Too and from work and fun rides on weekends. I'm STILL not tired of it.. When I bought it used it had only 4500 miles on it.. Now I'm pushing 23k..Not bad for island riding...

Pros: solid, capable, worth the money
Cons: small & poorly designed gas tank, lack of accessories, lack of support from the manufacture

I bought my '87 1400 Intruder in '89. It was a left over that I got a GOOD buy on.
As of MAY 2001 I have put over 100,000 miles on it. The maintenance has been "when I got around to it". Oil changes 4,000 to 5,000 miles, very little inside...

Pros: Good power, clean uncluttered looks, chopperesque styling, reliable.
Cons: Long rake, small tank, cold-blooded in the morning.

I bought a '96 Intruder 1400 and have found out what all the fuss was about. The bike has an impressive power band, especially low to midrange. It provides plenty of punch around town. At low speed manuevers around town though, the long rake will make...

Pros: reliable, motor isn't "dumbed down"
Cons: 'cruiser-philes" will not be happy, seems to rust easily

Let me begin by saying that I personally dislike cruisers. I do not like all my weight squarely centered on my tailbone, motors detuned and crankpins rearranged to make a specific sound, flexi-flyer frames, shaft effect...etc... The Intruder 1400 may...

Pros: looks, reliability, power
Cons: smallish gas tank

I purchased my '99 1400 in May of last year and have put 11,000 miles on it since. Other than the initial service and jetting done at 900 mi., it has not been in the shop for anything! I have put on Cobra Slipons, and drilled a 3/4" hole in the...

Pros: Bulletproof powertrain; distinctive styling; low maintenance; rides easy or hard
Cons: Small gas tank; squeaky brakes

If you're looking for a distinctive cruiser that returns many smiles per gallon with a minimum of maintenance or reliability concerns,and is an unbeatable value to boot, this is your bike. Essentially unchanged over the long model run of over 13 years...

Pros: Mad Acceleration! Pimpin' good looks. Nicely proportioned.
Cons: Small tank (3.4 gal.) Soft forks

I bought my 1400 used 1 year. It is the 2000 model and wow does it fly. After taking it around the block several times I realized that this was no grandpa cruiser. The low revving torque produced by the oil / air cooled motor is peppy enough to...

Pros: Style, Power, Reliability, and a Huge After-market
Cons: Cramped seating, sloppy slow cornering, quiet stock exaust

I've owned an Intruder 1400 for 2 years and I can't see myself on another bike. I've loved Harley all my life but I can't justify the price when I can have the Intruder with just as much after-market and half the price!

This bike has all...

Pros: Power with a touch of class
Cons: maybe better color options

The Suzuki Intruder 1400 is as close as you can get to a custom bike right from the factory.You do n ...

Pros: Looks,Starts,Handles,and Flies
Cons: Gas Tank.Sticker on gas tank hard to take off on new bikes.Decals.

This was my second choice 2001 Intruder 1400.The V-Max really was it but the 2000 dollars scared me off. This is a nice riding machine the tank volume is a problem but after 150 miles I am ready to get off anyhow. The chrome package really makes this...