Suzuki VL800 Volusia Limited: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki VL800 Volusia Limited
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 2004
Class Cruiser
Engine 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC
Bore / Stroke 83.8mm x 83.8mm
Compression ratio 9.4:1
Horse Power 52.03 HP (38.8 KW) @ 6000RPM
Torque 50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 3500RPM
Fuel system Mikuni BDSR34 carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5 speed, manual

Final Drive: Shaft

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear: Link-type, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload
Brakes Front: Single hydraulic discs
Rear: Single hydraulic disc
Front Tire 130/90-16
Rear Tire 170/80-15
Wheelbase 65.39 inches (1661 mm)
Dimensions L 98.19 inches (2494 mm)
W 38.82 inches (986 mm)
Seat height 27.52 inches (699 mm)
Weight  (dry), 239.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Suzuki VL800 Volusia Limited was a 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC Cruiser motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 2004. Max torque was 50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 3500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 52.03 HP (38.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Engine

A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 805.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5 speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis

It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 170/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single hydraulic discs in the front and a Single hydraulic disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Link-type, oil damped, 7-way adjustable spring preload. The wheelbase was 65.39 inches (1661 mm) long.

2004 Suzuki VL800 Volusia Limited

2004 Suzuki VL800 Volusia Limited

The 2004 MY 2004 Suzuki Volusia 800 Limited introduces a smashing two-tone flame paint and studded seats for both passenger and rider, thus upping the game of this already cool-looking cruiser. Cue slash-cut dual exhausts, chrome accents contrasting with the darkened livery and frame.

Middleweight on displacement but with a premium feel, the 2004 MY Suzuki Volusia 800 Limited is a glorious choice for those in search of mannered power and great looks, coupled with everyday useability and long-range worthiness in a single package.