1980 Suzuki GS850 review from Canada
"Best Bike EVER. But you wouldn't want one, leave them for me to buy"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Stator & regulator broke the year I bought it.
Brake pads replaced a few times.
Rear tire difficult to replace due to rusted exhaust mounting bolts.
Battery a few times due to broken stator.
Speedometer.
General comments?
Aside from the charging system this bike is pretty solid, no major repairs needed.
Excellent touring bike. It's been Coast (NW) to Coast (NE) to Coast (SW) of North America, and my commuter bike for work for 7 years.
Please bug Suzuki to reissue this bike, I would buy it without hesitation (note speedometer cable broke at 54000 km and has not been fixed properly, this bike has been well over 100,000 kilometers with NO MAJOR WORK NEEDED!!!)
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 | My GS850L is quick, comfortable, handles well, it is very reliable and the best $800 I've ever spent |
 | Superb |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 10/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 54000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 2008 |