The VX800 FAQ: Variations
There are two main models of VX, with many more minor variants (the
shop manual lists 17 different models!). The major variants are the
US vs. the rest of the world. The two major differences between
the US model and the European model are:
- The US model has lower overall gearing, making the engine rev
slightly higher at the same speed (see Gearing section below), and
- The US model has a 45 degree crankshaft angle rather than the 75
degree angle that the euro version has). Apparently the 75
degree engine wasn't thought to have enough "character" for the
American market. It was thought to make the engine feel
"lifeless".
As of 1997, the VX is still sold in much of Europe (Germany, Belgium,
and the Netherlands at least). It's no longer sold in Canada, and
I believe not in the U.K. either.
- `90 : Dark Metallic Blue or Maroon (actually a black cherry color)
- `91 : Black or Metallic Red
- `92 : Purple (actually a rich purply blue)
- `93 : Black