Suzuki VX800 reviews

My 1991 VX800 is a dream come true! With its smooth sleek unique look and smooth power band it is definitely a keeper. This is my first bike and I don't believe I will be getting another for a while this will keep me plenty busy. It has a unique style and plenty of power. Though it isn't as fast as a sport bike it will give most street bikes a run for their money. I've had mine up to 130, shhh don't tell. With the custom exhaust an all black paint job, most people mistake it for a Buell. For this hardly used 1991 VX800 with only 5500 miles I feel I got a steel for $2000. I can't figure out why Suzuki only made this bike from 1990 - 1993. Show less

The VX800 with a liquid-cooled V-twin and shaft drive is a solid machine that does as well in the twisties as on the daily commute. The styling in now being copied by newer standards. You'll find it to have a very strong roll-on in all bands with great mid-range power. The front suspension needs reworked as the stock springs are too soft. Over, this is a great value, if you can find one. Show less

Greatly underrated bike. Tons of character. Grunt factor defies horsepower figures and low center of gravity defies weight. Great handler with modified suspension. Upright ergonomics, glorious exhaust note, conservative good looks and unbeatable versatility make for a long term relationship. Totally unstressed, low maintenance motor and shaft drive means many trouble free miles (mine has 102,000 kms and is still very strong). No racy, one night stand. A bike to be happily married to. Show less

The VX was my first new bike after a long hiatus from motorcycling. The kids were gone, I was on my own and I got the bug again. I tried to sneak back in with a used Virago, but soon thirsted for more performance. The VX has a smooth, smooth power delivery, comfy ergonomics and good handling as well as the sport standard styling I prefer. Based on the Intruder engine in a sporting chassis, it does everything well. Too bad it didn't last, but the bike is very innocuous and not terribly trendy. A great sport tourer for those who place function and comfort over e.t. figures or street race results. Show less