Suzuki VX 800

The Suzuki VX 800 is a road motorcycle shaft-drive V-twin bike from Suzuki.

The VX800 was designed at U.S. Suzuki's Design Studio in Brea, California from 1987-1989 and produced in years 1990-1997.

Variations

There were four variations of the VX800:

*the Japanese version featured a slightly shorter frame.
*the European version was geared higher to accommodate the tastes of European riders.
*the American version was offered from 1990-1993 only.
*the California version was the same as the American version, but with additional anti-smog equipment.

Engine

The engine for the VX800 was derived from the Intruder 750’s. It was given a second carburetor and a larger displacement.

: Type: Four-stoke, water-cooled, OHC TSCC, 45-degree V-twin: Piston displacement: 805cc: Bore & Stroke: 83.0 x 74.4mm: Compression ratio: 10.0:1: Carburetor, front: Mikuni BDS36SS, single: Carburetor, rear: Mikuni BS36SS, single: Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh: Final drive: Shaft, 3.090:1

See also

* Suzuki SV650
* Suzuki DL650 V-Strom
* Naked bike

Internet Resources

* [http://lists.mcf.com/vx800-l/ "VX800 list server']
* [http://pws.prserv.net/compoundsolutions/VXFAQ/faqsplsh.html "VX800 FAQ']
* [http://www.vx800.net "VX800 net']
* [http://www.vx800.de "VX800.de']
* [http://home.wanadoo.nl/jmharthoorn "Dutch VX800 Page']
* [http://www.vx800.be"Belgian/Dutch VX800 Club']
* [http://www.vx800.dk"VX800 Club Denmark']