Jerry's 2003 Suzuki Volusia 800
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New in 2001,
the Volusia (named for the Florida county which hosts the annual Daytona
bikefest) is a perfectly calibrated machine for today's cruiser
market--redolent of 1950s design, with the wide fenders and chrome of
the period, but with current technology and reliability. It features the
Intruder's shaft drive. A worthy competitor to
Yamaha's V-Star Classic,
and with an additional 150ccs. Seat height: 27.6 inches.
| Chassis Features: |
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*Fuel tank-mounted speedometer with LCD fuel gauge,
clock and indicator lights - cables and wiring are carefully routed
for a detailed look |
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*Cradle-type steel frame with color-matched
sidecovers, fenders and fuel tank, plus numerous chrome-plated parts |
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*Wide, comfortable seat with low 27.6 inch seat
height - passenger seat can be removed for a bobbed rear fender
appearance |
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*Wide handlebars and forward-mounted footpegs and
foot controls for more comfort around town or on the highway |
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*Telescopic forks with polished aluminum sliders and
polished stainless steel stanchion-tube covers |
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*Long 33 rake angle and 65.2 inch wheelbase provide a
smooth, comfortable ride |
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*Link-type rear suspension connects to a truss-style
swingarm and a single shock absorber with 7-way spring preload
adjustment |
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*Traditional spoke wheels with chrome-plated rims
carry a wide 130/90-16 front tire and 170/80-15 rear tire |
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*Single front disc brake with 300mm and 180mm rear
drum brake |
Engine Features: |
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*Narrow 805cc, eight-valve, liquid-cooled, 45 degree
V-twin engine tuned for low-rpm power with peak torque at only 2500
rpm |
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*High engine torque provided by a single 34mm
carburetor, short-duration cam timing and tuned dual exhaust system |
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*Crankshaft with 45 offset crank pins reduces engine
vibration for a more comfortable ride |
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*Digital ignition system with 3-D timing maps and
throttle position sensor provide optimum ignition timing |
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*Five-speed transmission features a high fifth gear
ratio for relaxed highway cruising |
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*Low-maintenance shaft final-drive system is
clean-running with low torque reaction |
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*Pulsed-secondary air-injection system introduces air
into the exhaust ports to ignite unburned hydrocarbons and reduce
emissions |
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| Specs |
| SUZUKI VOLUSIA MSRP: |
$6,599 |
| Engine: |
805cc, four-stroke, liquid cooled, 45
degree V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC |
| Bore Stroke: |
83.0 x 74.4mm |
| Compression Ratio: |
9.4:1 |
| Fuel System: |
Mikuni BDSR34 |
| Lubrication: |
Wet Sump |
| Ignition: |
Digital/transistorized |
| Transmission: |
5-speed |
| Final Drive: |
Shaft Drive |
| Overall Length: |
2510mm (98.8 in.) |
| Overall Width: |
985mm (38.8 in.) |
| Overall Height: |
1100mm (43.3 in.) |
| Seat Height: |
700mm (27.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance: |
140mm (5.5 in.) |
| Wheelbase: |
1655mm (65.2 in.) |
| Dry Weight: |
241kg (531 lbs.) |
| Suspension Front: |
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension Rear: |
Link-type, oil damped, 7-way adjustable
spring preload |
| Brakes Front: |
Single hydraulic disc |
| Brakes Rear: |
Drum type-lever activated |
| Tires Front: |
130/90-16 |
| Tires Rear: |
170/80-15 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: |
17 liter (4.5 gal.) |
| Color: |
Black |
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| Extra's: |
Jardine Passenger Backrest |
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Memphis Fats Tinted Windshield
Memphis Fats Tinted Lowers
Leatherlike Hard Saddle Bags
Gel Rider and Passenger Seat
Kuryakyn ISO Grips
Kuryakyn Throttle Boss
Highway Hawk Floorboards
Volusia Passenger Floorboards
Passenger Peg Extenders
Heal Toe Shifter
Harley Davidson Handle Bars
Bikers Friend Bag with Drivers Backrest |
 
 
 
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