2023 SUZUKI VSTROM 800 IS AMAZING!!!

You have got to check this new Vstrom 800 out folks! This thing is sweet!!!

[@turinhorse]

butbutbut my 2014 Vstrom 650xt is still in great shape. i really want a 800DE brb asking wife

[@user-gw8nw1vz7n]

I just got mine in May. After 10 years with my V-Strom 650. This is an awesome bike. Super comfortable, amazing looking. I have ordered the ADV gear, it's just on back order for 3 months. You will love this bike, trust me.

[@powersportssteve]

Totally agree! Thanks for watching !!

[@thodoris3790]

hi there!i m thinking about this bike,but from some comments and reviews i ve read, that it has much annoying engine heat and engine vibrations, i m alittle sceptic.can you please help from your expirience?

[@user-gw8nw1vz7n]

@@thodoris3790 I do feel some heat , mostly on the right side oddly, but it never becomes unbearable. Vibrations in the pegs are most prominent in the lower gears at higher RPM's. To be expected I'd guess.

[@thodoris3790]

@@user-gw8nw1vz7n thanks mate

[@ComfyDadShoes]

The fact that y’all are offering the opportunity to ride before buying is huge. They’re a smash hit for suzuki

[@craigbutler3378]

You can test ride any new bike before buying.

[@sandralunsford5108]

@@craigbutler3378 unfortunately that is not all true . Where I live you have to be approved first which means they run your credit score so you have to go through that process and if you don’t like the bike … well big waste of time.

[@shmac96]

I've had the chance to finally see Honda's new Transalp in person here in Germany and I liked it better on video than in person. Seeing your vid now convinces me that my money is on the Suzuki. Somehow the looks with the new gen headlight design works. The websites and pic dont do this bike justice. Your vid does though. Cool vid! Thanks!

[@slakk5093]

saw one in person the other day and looks great (800DE)

[@shmac96]

@@slakk5093 :) I finally got to sit on one during a brief trip to a suzuki dealership near one of my clients, on my way back home. It was sitting next to the 1000 Vstrom and it looked like the 1000 had a lower seat height. I've a short inseam so I would definitely opt for whatever lower seat option available.

[@rockenjoshy]

Good looking bike!

[@craigbutler3378]

The beak is a nod back to the DR and not trying to copy BMW.

[@dleebox2268]

Now, this is a person i really want to hear from

[@powersportssteve]

Thanks for watching!!

[@dleebox2268]

@@powersportssteve 56yrs old, from the Caribbean, islander, love the 650xt

[@danielbesco1722]

Looks great. Missing cruise control

[@IAmYourReflection]

And tubeless wheels Plus add 50 lbs

[@oknevals]

Pretty bike. If I didn't have four, I would check it out. Although it is new engine so, waiting couple years is not bad idea.

[@roberthaldeman5312]

I have 2 one is a 650 Vstrom Maybe a good replacement in a few years

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

Or you just buy an extended warranty and not worry

[@claytonmccullar6525]

Great Video!

[@roadwarrior8560]

Nice bike

[@IRQ1Conflict]

270 ° crank parralel twin sounds similar to a V-Twin.

[@toltod]

Would be my choice if cruise control was an option. I'd take it over the transalp. Throttle by wire and no cruise control...bummer.

[@powersportssteve]

If it had cruise, it would almost be perfect. Agreed Thanks for watching

[@seanfinlayson3943]

It's amazing... Until you get a puncture. Tubed tyres? What are Suzuki thinking of? Screw that... I like the bike but no way am I putting up with tubed tyres.

[@gordboyko769]

Carry a tube and tools and fix it . Tubed is better and why all serious off road bikes have tubes tires . Same as the Yamaha tenere .

[@Davidhall10]

put sealant in the tubes problem solved ,never get a flat

[@tg8150]

Needs alloy wheels/tubeless tires, cruise control and a taller windscreen.

[@kiaveljones2874]

nice vid, its this or a KTM 890 adv... greetings from Morocco

[@Trailgod865]

Dam I run mine hard before first oil change follow me I go wide open

[@thodoris3790]

i m thinking about this bike,but from some comments and reviews i ve read, that it has much annoying engine heat and engine vibrations, i m alittle sceptic.what would you say?

[@powersportssteve]

I would say that is not correct at all, you should go ride one and see what you think. If I was in the market for new bike right now, I would buy one.

[@acadenacci]

Mi piacerebbe sapere se il motore scalda, grazie.

[@jmsmikey]

How is it's heat management~ I've seen in reviews that it runs a little hot & cooks you legs. I hope not, because I really want one of these.

[@powersportssteve]

I've only put about 40 miles on one, but I don't think it's anything to talk about really. I also had shorts on. I could feel some heat, but I wouldn't say it's something that I would be thinking about in terms of whether to buy one or not. When riding in shorts most bikes provide a little heat to the legs. Haha I just rode a HD Dyna with a big bore kit and it almost cooked me to the bone on a 6 mile ride lol

[@jmsmikey]

@@powersportssteve Ok thanks~ I know that the new TransAlp 750 has no heat problems at all, but the Suzuki looks more interesting to me & VStrom seats tend to be very comfortable. I guess I'll have to wait until they show up in Las Vegas

[@reeses3221]

Who needs cruise control? Look, i get it long trip it would come in handy. Who the hell uses it off roading. Sorry i use my DE off road way more than on road. Anyway just me be safe all.

[@powersportssteve]

@@reeses3221 cruise is not a deal breaker for sure, but I think it would have been nice addition for sure. Everyone I want to go to the mountains I have a 2 plus house ride down the I interstate unfortunately. Hope you are enjoying your new bike. Be safe and thanks for watching!

[@ccampbell1117]

It’s not a “ V “ Strom though . Haven’t seen it till now but it seems somehow sacrilegious . I had read that the V twin was becoming uneconomical to produce . Shame but I guess that’s progress for you 😢.

[@powersportssteve]

I know it isn't a "V", but this motor is dang impressive! I want one myself! Thanks for watching!

[@winstonwolff]

Rear pegs, Welded instead of screw in? Hope you never drop it. Does it have a quickshifter up and down? Slipper clutch? Traction control? Standard and cornering abs? Rear radar? Touch screen? Bluetooth? Cruise control? Heated grips and heated seat? This is a direct competitor to the CFMOTO 800 so hopefully it has all those things also.

[@vtrack1963]

I see it is a competitor also at least on paper… Who is going to pay $10,499 plus fees for a Chinese bike? On paper the CFMoto beats it everywhere except off pavement. A CFMoto dealer will tell you the engine (and much of the engineering) are KTM - that doesn’t inspire reliability confidence. I have seen both bikes in person and sat on both. I’m 6’2” and both bikes appear to be comfortable. The CFMoto Ibex 800T is ready to ride without adding anything except luggage boxes. The 800DE is $11,349. It has tube tires and no cruise control. It does have an excellent electronics package. It also has great ergonomics. I have yet to find anyone that doesn’t consider it immediately reliable. I have both bikes available locally, and am likely to buy the 800DE Adventure at $12,999 plus fees. I see it as a great value and totally reliable. If the CFMoto were$8500 I might risk it. Disclosure: I currently have a VStrom 1000XT that I bought new and have 33,000 miles on it. I’m keeping it. It has been totally reliable. Also have a WR250R which has also been totally reliable. I’d really like a KTM 890 Adventure, BUT can’t get there because of perceived reliability.

[@EnmandsBand1]

the 21" front wheel will turn off a lot of mainly street riding costumers

[@powersportssteve]

Only for thew very aggressive riders, most people buying a Vstrom are not riding it like that.

[@ViniDSQC]

Why u say that? i'm new in this kind of bike.

[@powersportssteve]

@@ViniDSQC because you can get fatter and more sticky tires for street use. Again, it would only really matter for the most aggressive riders, and even then, those guys can make do with a 21" too.

[@AzPauly]

Motor, suspension, tft info-awesome.. why a step backwards with tubed rims? and no cruise is just ridiculous in today's market...IDK if I'd really feel I've upgraded my Wee to loose tubeless wheels for suspension, parallel motor and a few electronic modes... roadside/trailside flat repair is a thing and it's a B#T@H with tubes...

[@powersportssteve]

If you rode it, you would instantly see a difference. I agree on the cruise, could care less about the tube thing though. You should ride one if you are interested. I've had one flat on the street with thousands upon thousands of miles logged.

[@fcalin21]

Other reviewer reported terrible vibrations thru foot pegs.

[@powersportssteve]

That is definitely false information. Thanks for watching!

[@fcalin21]

@@powersportssteve Thank you for the content.

[@xnihilo1044]

A V-Strom is supposed to have a V-Twin engine. Like my 1050XT 😎

[@flannelshirtdad]

So, tell me about the hike. This was mostly about you.

[@powersportssteve]

So tell me you didn't watch the full video without telling me you didn't watch the whole video...

[@IAmYourReflection]

Over 500 lbs. weighs as much as my standard Africa twin

[@powersportssteve]

The AT is only about 20 lbs heavier yes. It's also 300cc more and only makes about 17hp more. This bike definitely feels more agile than the AT too. Both are great bikes for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@chadkline4268]

If they made it lighter, people would complain they get blown around in the highway. You can never satisfy people that only look at specs, and even when you do, they'll complain it doesn't feel good.

[@IAmYourReflection]

@@chadkline4268 awe

[@powersportssteve]

@@chadkline4268 bingo!

[@kgill5]

I have the impression that this bike is more balanced so the extra few lbs. aren’t as noticeable compared to the top heavy T7. All on my short list, this bike excites me.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

I HATE mine. Worst headlight ever.

[@powersportssteve]

You hate the bike because of the headlight? 🤯

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@powersportssteve Yes. I ride at night and the bike is unrideable at night. This was an easily preventable issue. Now I have to buy crash bars, fog lights and sort out all the details on that. I should have bought the AT.

[@stevencarter7031]

its ugly compared to the vstrom 650

[@powersportssteve]

IDK man, in person I'm digging the 800. Thanks for watching!

[@ViniDSQC]

no way, vstrom is a really ugly bike lol would never buy that.... however le 800, amazing.

[@FernitoAM]

I had 2 vstrom 650 (2007&2011). There are not many bikes as ugly as the 650s, great bikes though

[@thodoris3790]

nope

[@Rounders1974]

Really ugly bike. Suzuki 👎

[@motorcyclistfromholland8856]

Very good indeed, unfortunately it looks like shit

[@mr1bienvenu1]

I find it to be ugly and I hate the beak too. 😕

[@papachis9535]

Much talk, no action.