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V-Strom 800 DE News & Updates
₹ 11,01,541ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 776cc
- Power
- 83bhp
- Mileage
- 22.7kmpl
- Weight
- 232kg
06 / News
Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE News & Latest Updates
The Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE had its original India launch in 2023, entering the mid-weight adventure touring segment as a CKD-assembled motorcycle at Rs 10.30 Lakh ex-showroom - a deliberately aggressive price that made it the best-value fully-specced ADV in its class at launch.
2025 model update - June 5, 2025
The most significant recent development is the launch of the 2025 model on June 5, 2025. This update brings OBD-2B (BS6 Phase 2B) emission compliance - a mandatory upgrade required for all new motorcycle registrations in India. The mechanical specifications remain unchanged: the 776cc engine, suspension setup, electronics suite, and braking system carry over without modification.
Colour changes are the other notable update. Pearl Tech White - with its blue spoked rims - is a new addition for 2025. Champion Yellow No.2 and Glass Sparkle Black are carried forward with refreshed graphics. The ex-showroom price at the 2025 relaunch stands at Rs 10,30,000 in Delhi at the time of announcement; the current market transaction price reflects the updated OBD-2B compliant vehicle.
Global reception
International markets, including Europe and Australia, have recognised the V-Strom 800 DE for its value-for-money in the mid-weight ADV category. These markets have not received additional variants (such as a V-Strom 800 RE road-focused version) in the Indian lineup.
What to watch for
The most commonly requested change from Indian owners - tubeless tyre-compatible rims on the spoke wheels - has not been addressed in the 2025 update. If Suzuki addresses this in a future update, it would resolve the single most-cited negative from India's touring community. No such change has been confirmed.
Official Updates (4)
The current ex-showroom price of the Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE in Delhi stands at Rs 11,00,763 - up from the Rs 10.30 Lakh introductory ex-showroom price announced at the 2025 model launch in June 2025, reflecting a price revision of approximately Rs 70,000.
The 2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800 (RE/road variant) received a redesigned seat for improved long-distance comfort in European markets, along with a retail price reduction from €10,800 to €10,390. No India launch date for the 2026 model has been confirmed by Suzuki Motorcycle India.
Suzuki Motorcycle India flagged off its inaugural V-Strom Expedition - a 10-day Himalayan adventure ride for V-Strom customers - from Delhi in September 2025, passing through iconic destinations in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh before concluding on October 5, 2025.
Suzuki Motorcycle India launched the 2025 V-Strom 800 DE in India on June 5, 2025, at Rs 10.30 Lakh ex-showroom. The update brought OBD-2B emission compliance and a new Pearl Tech White colour option with blue spoked rims, with all mechanical specifications carrying over unchanged.
Stay updated through Suzuki Motorcycle India's official website and indianautoforum.com for news on accessory launches, price revisions, and any safety recalls. The 2025 OBD-2B update is the most recent significant change, and no further mechanical revisions are confirmed for the current model year. Buyers purchasing now can expect the 2025-spec bike to remain current until the next emission-driven update cycle, expected no earlier than 2027 under India's current regulatory roadmap.