1989 Suzuki VX800 review from United States of America
"Fantastic bike for the money, a little on the heavy side though"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The only real issue that I have with the bike is that the gas valve needs to be turned off when the bike is sitting for any period of time. There is no vacuum valve to retard the flow of fuel when the bike sits. Therefore, I would wind up with fuel in the crankcase requiring me to change the oil and filter prior to riding. Aside from this minor problem, the bike is a flawless machine and very reliable for me.
General comments?
Seat sucks!
Great all day ride with plenty of power through the gears.
Generally a great and fun bike to own.
It's always ready to go when I am!
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 8/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 3400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26450 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th August, 2008 |