Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r — which has more power?

Honda Valkyrie 1800 produces 118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure); Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r produces 127 hp @ 6,000 rpm. Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r wins by 9 hp.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Valkyrie 1800 185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure), Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r 200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, as Suzuki did not publish an official figure). Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r is the faster of the two.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Valkyrie 1800 380 kg (wet/curb weight), Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r 347 kg (wet/curb weight).

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Valkyrie 1800 7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r 6.5–7.5 L/100km (approx. 13–15 km/L, real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Valkyrie 1800 8.5/10 and Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r 8.0/10. Honda Valkyrie 1800 scores higher on the overall verdict. Honda Valkyrie 1800 caveat: New riders or anyone under 5'8" tall. Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r caveat: You're short, new, or hate engine heat.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 118 hp. Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r: 127 hp.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 380 kg, 118 hp. Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r: 347 kg, 127 hp.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure) hp, 380 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r: 127 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, as Suzuki did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.