Home CAR & BIKES Checked out the new V-Strom 800DE in-person: My observations

Checked out the new V-Strom 800DE in-person: My observations

Checked out the new V-Strom 800DE in-person: My observations

Linked rear suspension reminds of the RE Himalayan 411.

BHPian happy recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Visited Dream Suzuki, Pune for checking out the bike. I couldn’t test ride it as test rides were going to be made available a day later. Would give it a try on another weekend.

Sharing a photo dump of the bike. All 3 colours were available in the showroom, photos are mix of 3 bikes.

Most appealing colour, golden rims although these aren’t tubeless

Checked out the new V-Strom 800DE in-person: My observations

Parallel-twin Engine, needs 3L oil

Split headlight with DRL

TFT console, good change from V-strom 650 XT

Front brake lever is reach adjustable

Front beak shadowed by Indian front number plate requirement

Golden Showa front fork, has serration

Rebound adjustment on fork top

Compression adjustment on fork bottom

Nice colour on exhaust, oil filter behind exhaust pipes, heat shield tape on inside of plastic bash plate

Coolant reservoir, has plastic cover again

2-to-1 exhaust, O2 sensor

Fuel sticker, RON95+. No mention of E20

Nicely shaped tank and seat. 855mm seat height is still manageable

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