SUZUKI VX 800 (1990-1997) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1990, Suzuki released the VX 800, a road motorcycle with a shaft drive and a V-twin engine. The bike was designed at the Suzuki Design Studio in Brea, California, between 1986 and 1989. The road motorcycle was manufactured from 1990 to 1997, with sales in the United States ending in 1993 but in the European market lasted until 1997.

The VX 800 was a fun bike to ride, with a comfortable riding position and good performance ensured by the 800cc V -twin engine, maintenance-free shaft drive, and wide seat. The engine was designed with cooling fins inspired by air-cooled engines, which added to the dynamic and stylish touches.

The 1990 Suzuki VX 800 had at its core an 805cc four-stroke two-cylinder V-Twin engine with an output power of 57 hp with a peak at 6,500 rpm and 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) of torque available at 4,500 rpm sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed constant mesh manual transmission.

For suspension, the model packed a telescopic fork with an oil damper on the front and a single-sided swingarm with two shock absorbers on the rear.

The braking power was handled by a single 310 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 250 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel.