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Efes123
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PostPosted: 16:13 - 23 May 2013    Post subject: Mmm, Tempting... Reply with quote

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151050074947

The Kwaka is still in bits, but this looks like it could be interesting project. Anybody got any history/interesting info on them?
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PostPosted: 16:24 - 23 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know specifically much about them, but I think it's the Marauder 800 cruiser engine fitted into a fairly basic street bike, with relaxed geometry. Maybe like a V-twin version of a Bandit 600?

I always think of them as a slightly interesting, but cheaper poorer finished and lower spec rival to a Honda 650 Bros. Given the choice I'd choose the Honda as would anyone else, but I don't think you'd get a Bros for knackered VX800 money, and as a project it might fix up ok at reasonable cost, but I'd have wanted a nice factory subtle colour scheme and all the original parts as well. Think they are only about 65bhp, so enough to have some fun, but I suspect they are heavy and not as lively as a Bandit 600 overall?
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PostPosted: 16:31 - 23 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

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The engine for the VX800 was derived from the Intruder 750, with a 3 mm larger bore to increase displacement, and larger 36 mm carburetors replacing the 34 mm units. The addition of a back torque limiting clutch, similar in operation as the VS1400 Intruder.[3]

Model VS51A, 45-degree crank pin offset, model VS51B, 75-degree crank pin offset

Type: Four-stroke, water-cooled, OHC TSCC, 45-degree V-twin
Piston displacement: 805 cc
Bore & Stroke: 83.0 mm × 74.4 mm (3.27 in × 2.93 in)
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Carburetor, front: Mikuni BDS36SS, single
Carburetor, rear: Mikuni BS36SS, single
Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh
Final drive: Shaft, 3.090:1


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Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 1990-1997
Successor Suzuki SV650
Class Naked bike
Engine 805 cc, V-twin engine, Water-cooled, Four-stroke, 4-valves
Power 63 hp (47 kW) @ 7500 rpm
Torque 54 lb·ft (73 N·m) @ 6500 rpm
Transmission 5-speed, Drive shaft
Brakes Front: 1 disc; Rear: 1 disc;
Tires 110/80 R18 inch front, 150/70 R17 inch rear
Wheelbase 61.6 in (1,565 mm)
Dimensions L 89.8 in (2,281 mm)
W 31.7 in (805 mm)
H 31.5 in (800 mm)
Seat height 31.5 in (800 mm)
Weight 524 lb (238 kg) (dry)
Fuel capacity 19.5 L (4.3 imp gal; 5.2 US gal)
Related Suzuki SV650, Suzuki Intruder


all info here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_VX_800
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