Roadster 800 review

An underwhelming experience that could have offered much more

Roadster 800 review
Brand
Category
Engine Capacity
781cc
Price
£5,699.00
Pros
Styling looks reasonably macho
Cons
Muted performance questions why this model exists

Suzuki’s less-than-loved VX800 engine gets the Austrian factory’s Captain Sensible treatment. Why not buy a used VX instead?

Suzuki’s less-than-loved VX800 engine gets the Austrian factory’s Captain Sensible treatment. Why not buy a used VX instead?

Length (mm)2130
Width (mm)790
Height (mm)1070
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)770
Suspension FrontUpside-down Teleskopic fork, 120mm stroke
Suspension RearSwing arem, 108mm stroke
Adjustability RearAdjustable preload
Wheels Made OfSpoke wheels with aluminium rims
Tyres Front120/70 ZR 17
Tyres Rear160/70 ZR 17
Brakes FrontDisc
Brakes RearDrum
Tank Capacity (litres)17
ChassisDouble cradle steel frame
Cubic Capacity (cc)805
Max Power (bhp)58
Max Power Peak (rpm)6000
Torque (ft/lb)52
Torque Peak (rpm)4000
CoolingLiquid cooled
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveShaft

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