Suzuki VX800: review, history, specs

Class: standard

Production: 1990-1996

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)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	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