Suzuki VX800: history, specs, pictures
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Suzuki VX800 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | Boulevard M50 |
Production | 90-07 |
Engine | 800cc |
Top Speed | 115.6 mph |
Spark Plug | NGK DPR7EA-9 '05-07 NGK DPR8EA-9 '90-92 |
Battery | YUASA YTX12-BS '05-07 YUASA YB16B-A '90-92 |
Front Tire | 130/90-16 '05-07 110/80-18 '90-92 |
Rear Tire | 150/70-17 '90-92 170/80-15 '05-07 |
Weight | |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-138[1] |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki VX800 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1990 to 2007.
The VX800 was designed at U.S. Suzuki's Design Studio in Brea, California from 1987-1989 and produced in years 1990-2007.
1990 VX800L[edit | edit source]
- V.I.N. #: JS1VS51A L2100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: S501-
- ENGINE TYPE: 805cc Four-stroke V-Twin
- MODEL CODE: 45C
- COLOR: Blue, Maroon
- Five spoke mag type wheels
- Shaft drive
- Adjustable front brake lever position
1991 VX800M[edit | edit source]
- V.I.N. #: JS1VS51A M2100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: S501-
- ENGINE TYPE: 805cc, Four-stroke, V-Twin
- MODEL CODE: 45C
- COLOR: Black, Red
- Five-spoke cast aluminum wheels
- Shaft drive
- Twin-shock rear suspension
1992 VX800N[edit | edit source]
- V.I.N. #: JS1VS51A_N2100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: S501-
- ENGINE TYPE: 805cc, Four-stroke, V-Twin
- MODEL CODE: 45C
- COLOR: Purple
- Unchanged features, identify by VIN
1993 VX800P[edit | edit source]
- V.I.N. #: JS1VS51A_P2100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: S501-
- ENGINE TYPE: 805cc, Four-stroke, V-Twin
- MODEL CODE: 45C
- COLOR: Black
- Unchanged features, identify by VIN
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Suzuki VX800 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | VX800 (reduced effect), VX 800 (reduced effect), VX 800 |
Production | 1990 - 1997 |
Class | Naked |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 83.0mm x 74.4mm |
Compression ratio | 10:1 |
Top Speed | 104 mph (168 km/h) |
Horsepower | 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 6800RPM |
Torque | 50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 5400RPM |
Fuel System | 2xMikuni BDS36 Carburetors |
Spark Plug | NGK DPR8EA-9 |
Battery | YUASA YB16B-A |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil-damped Rear: Swingarm |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 110/80-18 |
Rear Tire | 150/70-17 |
Wheelbase | 61.61 inches (1565 mm) |
Length | 89.8 inches (2281 mm) |
Width | 31.69 inches (805 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.91 inches (785 mm) |
Weight | 487.22 pounds (221.0 Kg) (dry), 238.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-138[1] |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Fuel Capacity | 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki VX800 was a v2, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1990 and 1997. It could reach a top speed of 104 mph (168 km/h). Max torque was 50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 5400 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 6800 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 83.0mm bore x 74.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 805.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110/80-18 front tire and a 150/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil-damped while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The VX800 was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 487.22 pounds (221.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 61.61 inches (1565 mm) long.
1990 - 1997 Suzuki VX 800[edit | edit source]
The engine and other mechanics is very accessible compared to modern 4 cylinder bikes. The shaft drive has no noticeable maleffects on handling. Just takes away the fuss and mess with the chains.
In Media[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.