2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Adventure

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Adventure

Take your Adventure further by climbing aboard the most dirt-ready V-Strom ever made. With the completely new 2023 V-STROM 800DE, Suzuki puts the ability to handle any road into the mid-size Adventure class. Go wherever you like, powered by an entirely new 776cc parallel twin engine housed in a chassis that, because of its lengthy, fully adjustable suspension, has more ground clearance than any other V-Strom, along with spoke-style wheels headed by a 21-inch front hoop wearing the newest Dunlop ADV tires.

Pairing 270-degree crankshaft timing with the Suzuki Cross Balancer, an exclusive in the industry, the new 776cc DOHC parallel twin provides a smooth ride packed with torque. For Adventure riders who want more power than a 650cc engine is able to provide, this new machine is an ideal choice, and it delivers that power economically and reliably.

• A new, compact 776cc parallel twin engine with a 270-degree firing order produces strong torque and carries Suzuki’s exclusive Cross Balancer system to provide smooth operation.

• Supporting the new steel frame and sub-frame and the aluminum swingarm are the longest suspension travel and the highest ground clearance of any V-Strom model, while a 21-inch spoke-style front wheel delivers genuine off-road capability.

• The striking, completely new angular bodywork keeps the distinctive Suzuki Adventure “beak” and comes in Champion Yellow No. 2 or Glass Matte Mechanical Gray, finished with new, understated graphics.

• Included in the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) are Traction Control* featuring a GRAVEL mode geared toward trails, plus ABS** the rider can adjust between two sensitivity levels, along with the option to turn off rear-wheel ABS for off-road riding.

• Newly designed, the 776cc parallel-twin DOHC engine strikes an outstanding balance, producing smooth, controllable, torque-laden power from low RPM and revving freely all the way to its peak output.

• With its 270-degree crankshaft layout, the engine offers power delivery traits similar to those of the 90-degree V-twins found in other V-Strom models, yet it creates an exhaust note that is distinctive and thrilling.

• Because the engine’s power pulses are spaced apart, traction improves and they contribute to strong output at extremely low speeds, which makes the V-STROM 800DE easier to manage on trails and forest roads.

• Patented by Suzuki and appearing for the first time on a production motorcycle, Suzuki Cross Balancer technology helps make possible a compact, lightweight design with smooth operation.

• Gear ratios in the six-speed transmission provide thrilling acceleration, whether the rider shifts conventionally or uses the standard Bi-directional Quick Shift system to change gears without using the clutch.

• Thanks to its precise shift linkage, the V-STROM 800DE helps the rider pick the ideal gear for the conditions at hand quickly and easily.

• Shifter movement data travels from a sensor on the shift rod to the ECM, allowing the Bi-directional Quick Shift system to respond precisely to what the rider does.

• Built from rugged steel pipe and designed around the new, compact parallel twin engine, the V-STROM 800DE’s backbone-style frame was engineered for the strength necessary to deliver excellent straight-line stability and agile handling, whether tackling rugged trails or touring at highway speeds.

• Precisely fitted to the frame, the suspended engine forms a rigid chassis that also offers the compliance needed for a range of riding adventures.

• A narrow seat rail width on the removable steel sub-frame produces a slim seat profile, which helps riders use their legs to control the motorcycle.