V-Strom 800 DE Specifications

The Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE is built around a 776cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine with a DOHC layout and four valves per cylinder. The defining feature of this engine is its 270-degree crankshaft firing order - an uneven firing interval that mimics a V-twin's character, producing a torque curve that feels linear and effortless across the rev range rather than peaky.

Power output is 84.3 PS at 8,500 rpm with 78 Nm of torque arriving at 6,800 rpm. A 6-speed gearbox with a standard bi-directional quickshifter handles the drive, allowing clutchless upshifts and downshifts - a feature that costs extra on many rival platforms.

Chassis and suspension

The frame is a twin-spar aluminium unit. Up front sits a 43mm inverted fork with fully adjustable compression, rebound, and preload. The rear is a monoshock with adjustable preload and a remote preload adjuster - a convenience typically found on bikes costing significantly more. Ground clearance is 220 mm, adequate for broken tarmac and mild trail use without making the bike unwieldy on tarmac.

Braking

Braking is handled by a 310 mm front disc with a 4-piston radial-mount caliper and a 260 mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper. Dual-channel ABS is standard and operates in two modes - normal road mode and an off-road mode that reduces rear wheel intervention for better control on loose surfaces.

Electronics (S.I.R.S.)

Suzuki Intelligent Ride System includes ride-by-wire throttle, three riding modes (Active, Basic, Comfort), traction control with a dedicated Gravel setting, bi-directional quickshifter, Suzuki Easy Start System, and low-RPM assist. A 5-inch full-colour TFT display and USB-A port are also standard.

Dimensions and capacity

Wheel sizes are 90/90-21 front and 150/70-17 rear - both tube-type on wire-spoke rims. Fuel tank capacity is 20 litres. Kerb weight is 232 kg and seat height is 855 mm.