VX 800

1992 Suzuki VX 800 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1992 Suzuki VX 800 utilizes a 805 cc (49.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 6,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 75.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the VX 800 measures 238 kg (525 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.9 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 186 km/h (116 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1990 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.