1981 Suzuki GS850 review from United States of America
"Lots of fun in a safe and reliable package"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
All the rubber parts have dried or cracked.
Gas gauge is flaky, intermittently quits.
General comments?
Exellent street cruising bike, but not one I would ride long distance.
At almost 50k miles it still smokes the tire, and stops quick and straight.
The seat is a bit high and firm for my taste, but it's generally a good sport/touring combination.
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| Highly reliable bike, with an excellent balance of handling and performance |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 4/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Triumph Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2005 |