1990 Suzuki VX800 review from United States of America
"Great all arounder. Unique style and character"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The fork seals are starting to leak.
The rear disk must be made out of recycled aluminum downspouts. Very soft with deep grooves.
General comments?
There are certain unmeasurables that combine to create the essence of a motorcycle.
This bike has character beyond the sum of its individual attributes.
Tourqey motor with good throttle response.
Predictable handling.
It begs for stiffer fork springs and dual disks up front.
Limited choices on aftermarket pipes.
Doesn't lend itself to performance modification, it is what it is. I generally tend to think that's a good thing.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 14100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20300 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki GS1000EC |
| Date of Entry | 15th November, 2006 |