Earthmover: Suzuki Intruder Tested! - Page 7 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

AnuragAshok · 04-14-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket3

Before you guys rush out and buy one here is my take as an owner / rider who had one for 11 months. Done 16,000 kms and had three burnt clutches. And each fix was about 25K. If you want a power cruiser get the Rocket III. No plastic bits, all metal and close to 150 lb ft of torque. And 2300 cc to boot.

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Originally Posted by Aryan

Three burnt clutches in just 16,000 kms.!!??

How? I mean, what might be the reason behind this?

Well, I was warned by Suzuki at the time of taking the delivery that if I ride the clutch while riding instead of downshifting, i will have problems with clutch. So I am careful. However, I have only done 1/10th of the distance on teh ODO so am not at all in a position to comment on if I will have the same experience. One thing I know is that will happen in any machine if one rides the clutch... even in cars this happens.

As far as a Triumph III is concerned, it may be a nice bike, but no support in India means no go as far as I am concerned. On top of it - How much will it cost is also the question. I am sure it can be serviced by dealers but there is always a premium to it - isnt it?

I just finished a solo Delhi - Jaipur - Delhi on the Easter weekend and the bike handled beautifully - The ride was pure joy!

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Originally Posted by Jonny Bravo

BTW if you may like to inform did you get it financed if so what all banks are financing the buy & how many insurance companies are foot forward for such super bikes !

I did get it financed by the state bank. In my case the process was straightforward and it took 3 days for the bank to issue the draft to the auth distributor. Insurance was arranged for by the auth distributor.

AnuragAshok · 04-18-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny Bravo

What a classic ride Del-JAIPUR-Del ... the road is pure fun to ride. *how was Jaipur did u go int he town or just took U turn from The Kunda Village. You must have got numerous glances on road, midways, towns etc. Pls share you experience it shall be fun to read them.

Someday i too plan such a intercity trip but my family wont approve simply cox of my intra city accident

Awaiting your drive experiences & few pix for sure !

I stayed in Jaipur till Sunday with my parents. The road is very good from Delhi to Jaipur but the reverse is not so good with a lot of potholes and un-even surface especially in Rajasthan. The company that made the road is only collecting toll these days without bothering to maintain the road!!!!!

Biking and family usually do not mix well, but atleast in my case, there is no such thing and I decide what I want to do and when.

I wish you well for your future long rides... have fun and ride safe.

moeed · 04-25-2009, 06:38 PM

The bike is really huge and hot. Excellent write up and photography.
Cheers to you both sirs!

hcm2009 · 10-25-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sukant08

^^ Perfect !!
Sounds like something I can do after I loot the bank !

But seriously, how would the bike hold up, in case one has an easier start off the line, do not accelerate too hard and generally take it easy eh ?

Also any Bangalore Intruder owners in the house ???
I have seen one in Bangalore, so I hope there is !! Just needed to know how does it hold up on the speed bumps in Bangalore !!

Thanks for the post
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Devilboy · 10-27-2009, 01:00 PM

All I could say, this semi-cruiser looks sexy. I will have to reconsider the VMax or the Intruder when i reach my 50s.

Its time to move the ground, the hills and the valleys and create a massive earthquake with the Intruder!

Thanks for the review and the awesome pics buddies.

Happy Biking, Responsible Riding to all!
Cheers XBHP!

venkatesh_B · 11-01-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunny

sir, how you managed to get this shot?

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Originally Posted by Sunny

killer shot. awesome.

amits · 08-28-2010, 01:14 PM

@sunny sexy bike but wots with the tacky ridin gear?for a sexy cruiser u should wear all leather ridin gear!

atul_chang · 09-27-2010, 07:03 PM

Amazing Write up and what mind blowing pics. I enjoyed every bit of it more so because I own one too. I agree with most of the things that you have written, however let me highlight the points where I would like to add on.
1. If the road condition is bad then it is a tough to ride machine, if half of the moster tyre gets into a ditch, it drags rest of the bike with it, so I am more careful treading on bad roads now than I ever was. You could have also mentioned something about riding it in city traffic - I am sure in your 600 km some of it, would have been in the city
2. It leans despite the road clearance - I have a friend in Mumbai who drags the foot pegs at will on his intruder
3. I am just 5 feet 6 and I am quite comfortable with the seating postion I am surprised that you had trouble - could it be your racing bike mindset.

I think your burnout pic without actually burning out the Tyre was so - so awesome. Let me get hold of a dirt track and would have to post some on my own thread. But out and out I love the write up and pictures.

docted · 10-08-2010, 06:11 PM

to say the bike is an earth mover is such an understatement. BTW the bike belongs to a good friend of mine who was(is) generous enough.
i usually ran out of road before even i hit the third !!

the pedals were a stretch for me 5``7` but even if you have to rob the bank , get yourself a ride on this !

cheers !

n_aditya · 10-08-2010, 06:25 PM

Awesome report and pics. Wonderfully put as always. The second pic does look funny in a way. The bike looks so huge that it makes the rider look like a kid.

10-27-2009, 01:00 PM	#65 (permalink)
Devilboy JDan Fighting Devils Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shillong, Meghalaya Posts: 1,361	All I could say, this semi-cruiser looks sexy. I will have to reconsider the VMax or the Intruder when i reach my 50s. Its time to move the ground, the hills and the valleys and create a massive earthquake with the Intruder! Thanks for the review and the awesome pics buddies. Happy Biking, Responsible Riding to all! Cheers XBHP! __________________ "The Trophies and Gifts are worthwhile assets, but meeting you all was an HONOUR" Its never too late to Ride! So Ride on! Hit the Road! And Feel the breeze! Catch Meghalaya xBhpians in Facebook

08-28-2010, 01:14 PM	#67 (permalink)
amits Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 48	sexy bike @sunny sexy bike but wots with the tacky ridin gear?for a sexy cruiser u should wear all leather ridin gear!

09-27-2010, 07:03 PM	#68 (permalink)
atul_chang Biker Banker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 118	Amazing Write up and what mind blowing pics. I enjoyed every bit of it more so because I own one too. I agree with most of the things that you have written, however let me highlight the points where I would like to add on. 1. If the road condition is bad then it is a tough to ride machine, if half of the moster tyre gets into a ditch, it drags rest of the bike with it, so I am more careful treading on bad roads now than I ever was. You could have also mentioned something about riding it in city traffic - I am sure in your 600 km some of it, would have been in the city 2. It leans despite the road clearance - I have a friend in Mumbai who drags the foot pegs at will on his intruder 3. I am just 5 feet 6 and I am quite comfortable with the seating postion I am surprised that you had trouble - could it be your racing bike mindset. I think your burnout pic without actually burning out the Tyre was so - so awesome. Let me get hold of a dirt track and would have to post some on my own thread. But out and out I love the write up and pictures. __________________ I ride in just 2 weather conditions... 1.When it rains 2. When it doesn't _____________________________ Suzuki Intruder - 2010 CBR 250R - 2011 THAR DESERT RIDE IN BURNING SUMMERS - 5 days http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/superbik...tml#post612177

10-08-2010, 06:11 PM	#69 (permalink)
docted Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: currently karnataka,bijapur Posts: 77	to say the bike is an earth mover is such an understatement. BTW the bike belongs to a good friend of mine who was(is) generous enough. i usually ran out of road before even i hit the third !! the pedals were a stretch for me 5``7` but even if you have to rob the bank , get yourself a ride on this ! cheers ! Attached Thumbnails

10-08-2010, 06:25 PM	#70 (permalink)
n_aditya Painting the town GREEN !!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,788	Awesome report and pics. Wonderfully put as always. The second pic does look funny in a way. The bike looks so huge that it makes the rider look like a kid. __________________ Go Green...

04-25-2009, 06:38 PM	#63 (permalink)
moeed The Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad/On the highways Posts: 2,396	The bike is really huge and hot. Excellent write up and photography. Cheers to you both sirs!

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