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V-Strom 800DE

Suzuki’s most off-road-ready V-Strom yet.

Starting price

$11,349

Our rating

★★★★★★★★★★4.5
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

83 hp

Max power

190 km/h

Top speed

4.3 s

0–100 km/h

230 kg

Kerb weight

The short version

Is the V-Strom 800DE for you?

Best for budget-minded riders splitting time on and off tarmac.

  • 776 cc parallel-twin
  • 21-inch front wheel
  • Bidirectional quickshifter
Colours:Champion YellowGlass Sparkle BlackPearl Tech White

Pros

  • Balanced on-and-off road
  • Strong value package
  • Comfortable long-haul ergonomics

Cons

  • Modest outright power
  • Firm seat over distance

Full specifications

Engine

Displacement
776 cc
Configuration
Parallel-twin, 270° crank
Max power
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Max torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Gearbox
6-speed, bidirectional quickshifter

Performance

Top speed
190 km/h
0–100 km/h
4.3 s
Economy / range
22 km/l
Kerb weight
230 kg

Chassis & Brakes

Frame
Steel backbone frame
Front suspension
Showa 43 mm USD fork, 220 mm travel
Rear suspension
Link-type monoshock, 220 mm travel
Front brake
Dual 310 mm, Nissin
Rear brake
Single 260 mm
Tyres
Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour

Dimensions

Seat height
855 mm
Fuel / battery
20 L
Wheelbase
1570 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm

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