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Sachs Roadster 800

Make Model	Sachs Roadster 800
Year	2001 - 03
Engine	Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC
Capacity	805 cc / 49.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	83 x 74.4 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Induction	2x 36mm Mikuni carburetors
Lubrication	Wet sump
Ignition	Digital
Starting	Electric
Max power	57 hp / 41.6 kW @ 6000rpm
Max Torque	71 Nm / 52.4 lb-ft @ 4000rpm
Clutch	Wet, cable operated
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Frame	Steel tubular type
Front Suspension	40mm upside down hydraulic fork
Rear Suspension	Twin telescopic shock
Front Brakes	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	180mm drum
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17
Wheelbase	1480 mm / 58.3 in
Seat Height	770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight	209 Kg / 460.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

The Sachs boasts gorgeous design with excellent build quality and ought to be better than it is. It seems a bit busy, trying to be part roadster, part sportsbike, part cruiser and the result is a slightly disappointing, split-personality that doesn’t really deliver on any level. You can have fun and it’ll make you smile… But it’s unlikely to ever have you screaming into your crash helmet for more.

Ride Quality & Brakes 3 out of 5

The handling’s pretty good, with wide bars, and it’s easy to tip in to corners. Push it harder and you’ll soon feel it’s weight, however. The brakes are fantastic and have loads of feel and the gearbox is good. It’s vibey through the bars and pegs at higher speeds whilst the suspension’s good, rather than great.

The V-twin engine’s a Suzuki number (it’s used to power their VL800 Intruder) and it’s very much a cruiser job which doesn’t sit entirely well in the Roadster’s chassis. It has plenty of torque, as you’d expect, low down and in the midrange, but still not quite enough power to match the bike’s flingable leanings.

The Roadster’s built to a high standard but those gold-coloured USD forks do look slightly out of place. The engine’s a tough one, even if it doesn’t suit the bike terribly well, so reliability shouldn’t be a problem. Sachs’ bikes are hand built so precision and care in their construction is paramount. Good.