Suzuki VX800: review, history, specs

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Class: standard

Production: 1990-1996

Related: Suzuki VS750 Intruder

Model
Suzuki VX800

1990-1996

(Japan, USA, Europe)

Suzuki VX800

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1990 Japan, USA, Europe Name: Suzuki VX800

Code: VX800L, VX800UL

1991 Japan, USA, Europe Name: Suzuki VX800

Code: VX800M, VX800UM

1992 Japan, USA, Europe Name: Suzuki VX800

Code: VX800N, VX800UN

1993 Japan, USA, Europe Name: Suzuki VX800

Code: VX800P, VX800UP

1994 Europe Name: Suzuki VX800

Code: VX800R, VX800UR

1996 Europe Name: Suzuki VX800

Code: VX800T, VX800UT

Specifications

Suzuki VX800: specs.

Codes of countries:

E-01 – General market (Export standard model)

E-02 – Great Britain

E-03 - USA

E-04 - France

E-15 - Finland

E-16 - Norway

E-17 - Sweden

E-18 - Switzerland

E-21 - Belgium

E-22 - Germany

E-24 - Australia

E-25 - Netherlands

E-28 - Canada

E-33 – California (USA)

E-34 - Italy

E-39 - Austria

E-53 - Spain

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2280 mm / 89,8 in – E15, 16, 17, 22, 25, 39

2355 mm / 92,7 in – E18

2265 mm / 89,1 in – E03, 33

2255 mm / 88,8 in – Other

Overall width 805 mm / 31,7 in
Overall height 1115 mm / 43,9 in – E03, 28, 33

1085 mm / 42,7 in – Other

Seat height 800 mm / 31,5 in – E01, 03, 28, 33

795 mm / 31,3 in – Other

Wheelbase 1565 mm / 61,6 in – E03, 33

1555 mm / 61,2 in – Other

Ground clearance 145 mm / 5,7 in
Dry weight 214 kg / 472 lbs – E33

213 kg / 470 lbs – Other

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Steel
Front suspension, travel 41 mm telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock, 118 mm / 4,6 in – E01, 03, 28, 33

Swingarm with twin-shock, 119 mm / 4,7 in – Other

5-way spring pre-load + 4-way rebound damping adjustable – E01, 03, 28, 33

4-way compression damping + 4-way rebound damping - Other

Front tire size 110/80–18 58H
Rear tire size 150/70–17 69H
Front brake Single disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 18 l / 4,75 US gal - Other

19 l / 5,02 US gal – E33

Reserve – 4,0 l

Trail 143 mm / 5,63 in – E01, 03, 28, 33

142 mm / 5,59 in – Other

Fuel economy / consumption 5,9 l / 100 km (40 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Water-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement V-twin
Bore & Stroke 83,0 x 74,4 mm
Displacement 805 cm³ (49,12 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 63 hp (46,3 kW)/ 7,500 rpm – USA

45-61 hp – Europe

57 hp (41,9 kW) - Japan

Max. torque 73 Nm (7,4 kg-m)/ 6500 rpm

69-72 Nm - Europe

68 Nm (6,9 kg-m)/ 4500 rpm - Japan

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5,2 sec.[2]
Top speed 186 km/h (115 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDS36SS (front) / BS36SS (rear)
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.690
Final reduction 3.090
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.285

1.631

1.227

1.000

0.851

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator
Battery capacity 12V-16Ah

Images

Suzuki VX800: images, gallery.

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Videos

Suzuki VX800: video.

Suzuki VX800 walk around & sound

Manuals

Suzuki VX800: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. 1990 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide | Suzuki VX800 (1990) | Average L/100km
  2. motoprofi.com | Suzuki VX 800 1992 | 0-60 mph
  3. motoprofi.com | Suzuki VX 800 1992 | Top speed