Hello,

I just read the article on this web site about the new manual transmission Vinson. It says that engine has been retuned for 2003 with higher compression, a redesigned muffler, and some other "unknown" things. Can anyone verify whether or not there have been engine changes in the AUTOMATIC Vinson for 2003?

Thanks,
Lorrin

If any changes have been done to the manual then they will be done to the auto. There is no way they would use different motors for the manual and auto quads, that would cost way to much money. I think what you heard was the manual is more responsive and more powerfull, why? Because that is the nature of manual quads. Autos seem to have some sort of lag when you hit the throttle. Plus the manual version is my efficient with its power than an auto.

No, I am talking about the fact that the article on the front page of this web site about the new manual trans Vinson says that the compression ratio has been raised from 8.5 to 10.2, the muffler has been redesigned, and maybe some jetting or porting changes. Check out the paragraph that starts with:
"According to Suzuki specialists, this is not the same engine found in the 2002 Vinson automatic. This powerplant has been redesigned and produces much better acceleration. "
I would have thought the Vinson owners would be all over this by now...

Lorrin

Well the auto will get it as well. I'll go check it out. I'm in the market to replace my crap 500i.

The vinson is a very nice atv, but the 4 wheel drive is no good. See in 1 of the pics. One tire is spinning very fast and the other is rolling slow.That bike needs a locker.

Has anyone bought the Suzuki 500 Vinson. Let me know what you think. I'm planing on buying in the spring. Thanks Ken

I picked one up on Friday. There power is wild ,they will spin the tires in all 5 gears taking off in 2 wheel drive , took it up to 62 mh at 3/4 throttle didnt want to wind it out yet but it had lots left , the bike likes to rev out and dont sound like its going to blow up .

Thanks Alberta, Did you get the automatic or the manual transmission? What color? 62 mph wow. keep me posted about it.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Thanks Ken

I'll be looking at the Vinson if Suzuki doesn't release a big bore 4x4.