1993 Suzuki VX800 review from United States of America
"Great all-around bike with style and performance"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
This bike has had nothing go wrong. Owned one for several years in the late '90's... put 10,000 miles on it without any expense but oil/gas/filters. They are bullet-proof and fun.
General comments?
Handles really well for all of us that are not flat out racers.
Quick for an 800...roll-on at 40-80 mph like an 1100.
Great bang for the buck and you're riding something that is unique.
Shaft drive is great without the torque shift I had on my BMW 1150. Actually, I feel the VX800 is a better overall bike.
Have had lots of bikes... Suzuki GSX1100G, 1200 Bandit, a few 883's and several Big Twin Harley's, a 650 Triumph Thunderbird, 500 Matchless, Honda Pacific Coast and several old Honda Scramblers... this is my favorite all-around bike.
Now if the Bandit 1200 had shaft drive that'd be my all-time favorite. Super at everything... but I hate the chain maintenance.
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 | The VX800 is a true all around bike |
| Fast and reliable |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 4600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6200 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Harley-Davidson FXDX Super Glide Sport |
| Date of Entry | 13th March, 2008 |