Suzuki VL800 User Manual

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NOTICE
Improper motorcycle opera-
tion can cause catalyst or other
motorcycle damage.
To avoid damage to the catalyst
or other related components,
you should take the following
precautions:
• Maintain the engine in the
proper operating condition.
• In the event of an engine mal-
function, particularly one
involving engine misfire or
other apparent performance
loss, stop riding the motorcy-
cle and turn off the engine
and have the motorcycle ser-
viced promptly.
• Do not shut off the engine or
interrupt the ignition when
the transmission is in gear
and the motorcycle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine
by pushing the motorcycle or
by coasting down a hill.
• Do not idle the engine with
any spark plug wires discon-
nected or removed, such as
during diagnostic testing.
• Do not idle the vehicle for
prolonged periods if idling
seems rough or there are
other malfunctions.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to
get near the empty level.

Suzuki VL800 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 45-degree V-twin
Displacement	805 cc
Bore x Stroke	83.0 mm x 74.4 mm
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Disc brake
Rear Brakes	Drum brake
Wheelbase	1, 655 mm (65.2 in)
Ground Clearance	140 mm (5.5 in)
Seat Height	700 mm (27.6 in)
Front Tire	130/90-16M/C 67H
Rear Tire	170/80-15M/C 77H
Overall Height	1, 110 mm (43.7 in)