VX 800

1996 Suzuki VX 800 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1996 Suzuki VX 800 utilizes a 805 cc (49.1 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 54.8 HP (40 kW) at 6,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 85 Nm (62.7 lb-ft) at 5,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 68.1 HP per liter and a 1,400 rpm working window between peak torque (5,400 rpm) and peak power (6,800 rpm), 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 213 kg (470 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.89 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

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.