This is one of those bikes that you cannot get in love with so easily, but once you live with it for some time, you love it more and more. It is not an eye-catcher, but overall it offers a great package. Would love to try one. Great video. Enjoyed it. Cheers.
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more! cheers
@teneretraveller898010 ай бұрын
Another winner from Suzuki. For me ,better than the DE because I'm sure it would more than cope with the gentle gravel roads and trails i do on my DL650XT. The extra power would be helpful when she tours with me, too. 20 litres is a better tank size than most in this class. How do service costs compare through the class. A couple of my touring colleagues pay extortionate bills to have their Triumph explorers worked on annually. These things add up Good one. Ride safe and happy travels 👍
@blackskunk5410 ай бұрын
Shorter wheelbase than the DL650XT and the DE by 2", so it may not be so good for taller riders. One of the reasons I had a DL650XT was the long wheelbase.
@williamrae995410 ай бұрын
The thinking man's BMW...huge amount of accessories just appearing, Hessler have the DE fully loaded and weighing in at 226kg fully fuelled, so under 220kg for this with 14kg of fuel on-board! Cruise will be available shortly, so it's still cheaper and more reliable than it's BMW competition. Trail de Couvert have just got their DE finished, so even more choice of add ons...good half way point between a Tracer7 and it's 900cc sister, and a more direct Transalp 750 competitor than the DE,as the T/A is a more road based bike...a bike you can buy relatively cheap, and add to later...I'm impressed! Great part of France!
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Thankd for the response, and well put. We were talking to Suzuki about the CC, and as its ride by wire, it should be possible to install it fairly easily on future models. They are lobbying Japan about it
@jonathonchudyk45099 ай бұрын
Really hope cruise becomes an add on option down the road. I have a deposit on a new 800 RE here in Canada and nothing about CC is known at dealer level. I added it to my Street Bob and it makes a world of difference being able to rest your right arm.
@williamrae99549 ай бұрын
@@jonathonchudyk4509 Keep your eye on McCruise, they will be making one for these bikes!
@UsernameKate10 ай бұрын
Loved this Tony!! Great vlog and it was ace to ride with you :)
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Ditto, hope you didn’t mind the mention in the video, but it’s true
@UsernameKate10 ай бұрын
too kind :)@@mancavemoto
@carlosvejar39382 ай бұрын
I have had mine for a month now lots of fun on the ride to work
@marcusgeorge182510 ай бұрын
Great review Tony. Thank you. Suzuki has a history of high build quality that is often overshadowed by Honda. I’ve just taken my morning coffee to look at the collection of Suzuki’s I have dating back several decades and the welds etc. are as good as the robot ones used in some areas today.
@johnmartin715810 ай бұрын
Suzuki are good value for money.
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Thanks and yes this is nicely finished off. Less utilitarian than some of the older models
@marcusgeorge182510 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto I’m curious Tony. Examples?
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
The 1050XT is one example, nicely quality finish but very functional. This bike seems to have more thought i the materials and colours. Hard to pin point it, but it just seems a little more classy.
@marcusgeorge182510 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto That doesn’t answer the utilitarian comment. As the engine alone in this guise ( the large Suzuki V twin) was purpose built and not designed to be utilitarian in the slightest.
@MOTOUK110 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony enjoyed that. Great to hear your thoughts on this bike. Good price too. One thing you forgot! To bring that nice weather back with you. 😂 cheers
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Ha! well it did look like it was going to rain the following da as we left. Looks like we had a nice window of weather
@williamrae995410 ай бұрын
Get on the Santander ferry and spend 2 weeks between the boat and the Millau Viaduct, great area or biking, and some nice beaches at the bottom(including a nudest one...boiled eggs n fried sausage) 😂😂
@ashwinoashwin18 күн бұрын
What a fabulous bike! I can't believe Suzuki got the DE instead of the RE to India! We have such few riders who take their bike off road compared to folks who use it entirely on tarmac ! Such a shame. Hope they get it soon to India!
@alq196710 ай бұрын
The green colour is really nice. Fab bike... I'll add it to my wishlist.
@Alfra13247 ай бұрын
My next bike in blue! Awesome review! ❤😊
@mancavemoto7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@peterholloway436110 ай бұрын
It's nice to see the new GS1300 in blue..
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
😂
@twowheelsoneleg567210 ай бұрын
I like the look of this as a replacement for my Versys 650, keep hoping Kawasaki give the 650 a long overdue refresh
@blackskunk5410 ай бұрын
I didn't hear you mention that the rake angle of the front forks is different to the DE and the wheelbase is shorter by about 2" (Also shorter than the DL650). Might be too small for me @ 6' 1". I rode the DE and absolutely loved it, I have the Transalp 750 and found the DE more fun to ride and more confidence inspiring. I would not pay extra for CC as I would never use it. I have ridden for 53 yrs and never ever found a need for it. The reason they put it on bigger bikes is they are more likely be ridden on motorways IMO. This bike is more likely to be ridden on roads like the ones you have just ridden where CC would not be needed. CC is useless in the wet and should only be used when its dry. Good review though
@blackskunk549 ай бұрын
Just ridden the RE and it is a little bit small for me. Great bike though, as with the DE, the engine is a cracker and the quickshifter awesome, what clutch? The seat seems more comfy when you first get on but after about an hour it soon feels like any other seat, I do have arthritis though, which doesn't help. Glad they kept the simple controls from the DL650 and others. Dash is very good. Built quality looks very good. Handled some awful potholed roads very well. The green one looks great.
@martinehulme874310 ай бұрын
I really like this. Under the Christmas 🎁 tree maybe 😮
@gianpaolorusconi6653Ай бұрын
I really appreciate your review. Compliments from an italian motorbiker
@user-sw2lv3zp6o10 ай бұрын
Looks good. I like naked roadsters better nowadays. Strange because I always used to be a big trailie man, when that term was used. XT500, XRV750, 950 Adventure, XB12X. I still have the Buell. Been off the road, but going back on soon. Superb bike. It's almost a naked roadster. The usual good review, Tony. Nick
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Cheers Nick, its a really nice bike to ride, plenty of grunt, but comfy too
@DirtShy10 ай бұрын
Heated grips and cruise control, this 800re would be a winner.
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Heated grips are an option.
@williamrae995410 ай бұрын
McCruise are on the C/C...all there,everything sensible you need...add to it over time,keeps you out the range of the wife,fettling!
@markb318010 ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at Motorcycle Live. Thanks for the review.
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
No problem!
@tonygolding227410 ай бұрын
Fantastic review there T , this bike is ticking all my box.s can’t wait to get a spin on one when they hit the shops 👍
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@stevesanelli9010 ай бұрын
Great stuff Tony. Sorry I got on this late. Cruise control lacking isn’t a show stopper. Does Suzuki have accessories (luggage & top box) available for this model? I’ll checkout the local website. Cheers🤙
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Cheers, yep same for me, its a 'nice to have' but personally I rarely use it. Yes plenty of accessories, both aluminium and plastic luggage, crash bars, bash plate etc
@stevesanelli9010 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto champion⭐️
@jdecker98344 күн бұрын
Hey Tony, great review. Could you please post a link to that exact riding jacket you're wearing please? Looks very nice and comfy, Thanks!
I’ll hold out for “packages” that add features. That said, our local Suzuki dealer has inflated the price by about $1000 and won’t sell unless we include the hard panniers in the purchase so . . . guess they must be selling well?
@kalnwi20239 ай бұрын
Whoa, that was a nice place to ride , indeed .
@mancavemoto9 ай бұрын
It’s lovely, I’ll definitely be heading back there again in the future
@njohnson33319 ай бұрын
This looks like a better option for me than the SMT or any of the very expensive road oriented adv-tourers.
@mancavemoto8 ай бұрын
I?ts a much more capable and enjoyable bike to ride than I expected.
@keithsmith785510 ай бұрын
Great review. Is there a mount to put on a Nav unit like on the 1050? Is the engine as smooth as the 650? Which is a little gem we all know, but sometimes a bit down on power. Perhaps this is the perfect halfway point between the 650 and the 1050.
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Thanks, yes theres a cross bar to mount a gps too. I would say the engine is just as smooth. Interestingly the 650 is staying in the line up as therre is still demand. I thought thi may be coming in as a replacement, but appreantly not
@blackskunk5410 ай бұрын
The DE is smoother than my old DL650XT M0 by quite a bit. The RE has a shorter wheelbase than the DL650 which might affect the ergos. The quickshifter is a cracker on the DE. Looking forward to a demo on the RE and my XL750 is getting nervous.
@duanestiles482110 ай бұрын
Nice video and great job on the Suzuki v strom and a shout out to user name Kate awesome video and you keep good company lol
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@gerassimosmoschopoulos49069 ай бұрын
A green one just enter my garage in replacement of my 09 vstrom650. Hope will be as good as the 650!
@mancavemoto9 ай бұрын
Nice, love that colour. Enjoy the bike I hope it lives up to expectations!
@kleef46510 ай бұрын
Really love the looks of this bike, looks better then the DE
@IAmYourReflection10 ай бұрын
That windscreen tho 😳
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Its such a blast to ride. The overall package really surprised me
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Yep it’s not the prettiest screen is it….
@martinbohlin69627 ай бұрын
Maybe the DE-screen fit bolt-on?
@neilsmithers697910 ай бұрын
Did you find the engine felt rough and vibey in the higher revs/speeds? Did the mirrors blur and vibrate as a result of this? I tested the DE and much as I wanted to like, the terrible wind protection and vibes in higher revs out me off along with the vague handling due to the 21 inch front.
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
I can’t say that I did, there are minor vibes, but no more than any other parallel twin
@roadwarrior856010 ай бұрын
Can't understand why they didn't add cruise, it would be more use than the quickshifter to me. £9699 or £9999 with cruise control and maybe hand guards/heated grips thrown in? I know which option I'd go for anyway. Great review, thanks.
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Yep, it seems an odd choice, but then personally I hardly use cruise control, even on long motorway runs, and i'd rather have the quickshifer, so its horses for courses i guess.
@apz58172 ай бұрын
I test rided it and it is very good motorcycle even though it has good style of riding maybe its a bit small for me I'm 6,2 (1,88) .I woukd buy transalp if it didn't had tubes.I want the motorcycle to for trips two up.Whats your thoughts on these.nice video
@mancavemotoАй бұрын
I would say the 800DE is probably a better for you being a bit taller? Tubes on the Transalp is a bit of a shame, I would also prefer tubeless
@flexywing9 ай бұрын
Sorry I noticed, you hit the cone! tut tut tut
@mancavemoto9 ай бұрын
Watch it again, I think you'll find i didn't.....not that it matters
@flexywing9 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto Opps my bad, must watching these and drinking! 🤪
@cpuuk10 ай бұрын
Lack of cruise was a mistake. The Chinese are putting the bells & whistles on their smaller models.
@djrandizz10 ай бұрын
You want to ride a bike built by communist slaves be my guest
@blackskunk5410 ай бұрын
Buy a Chinese bike then. Problem solved.
@RB-gx4qg10 ай бұрын
They Chinese are giving away free refills to maybe sell some bikes and attract customers . The big boys have big boy bikes if you want the bells and whistles. If this had it all, it would make too much sense to not get a big boy bike from them. Classic tier sales model
@gasman6163Ай бұрын
other reviews have complained about vibration through the pegs and bars?
@mancavemotoАй бұрын
I didn’t experience anything I wouldn’t expect from any parallel twin
@mrcreative60207 ай бұрын
Where can I get a free one?
@Damian786877 ай бұрын
The question is: Is it worth to purchase a new tiger 900 gt pro for such significant amount of money comparing to much cheaper suzuki vstrom 800re?
@mancavemoto7 ай бұрын
And it’s a good question….
@Damian786877 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto adding a new moto guzzi v85tt and stelvio you might get crazy ;)
@SlickMotoMike4 ай бұрын
Is there an option to buy with the v-twin engine? Don't fancy a 125 thats how these sound and these engines are not as reliable as a v-twin nor do they purrr
@mancavemoto4 ай бұрын
No there isnt, and this new engine hasn't been around long enough to give any indication of long term reliability yet. But i've not heard of any issues with it so far
@podunkman270910 ай бұрын
Still cooks and vibrate right leg?
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Not much in the way of vibes, get a bit warm the right when worked hard, but not bothersome
@KairyuRider10 ай бұрын
Is the weight noticeable compared to the transalp?
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
In reality, not much. The Suzuki feels like it carries its weight a little bit lower
@KairyuRider10 ай бұрын
Would you have this over the Honda, 95%road 5% gravel roads?
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
I'd need to spend more time on the Honda, but it depends on what you prefer. I like bikes with good torque at lower revs, which is where this bike differs to the Honda
@KairyuRider10 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto thank you. It’s tempting, then again, I guess the biggest problem with bikes now, too many good choices… without cruise😅
@beverleynorth491410 ай бұрын
Regarding screens, 1 do you find deflector visors effective 2 are they better than tall touring screens
@marksimpson521810 ай бұрын
The best mod I did to my tracer, was take off the standard screen & put on a small sport screen. I find a naked bike is better than one with a screen.
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Its a bit of a black art to be honest. They work on some bikes and not others an dit all depends on the deflector. I found the most consitient one to be the MRA VSA typ C spoiler
@beverleynorth491410 ай бұрын
Afternoon both. Thanks for the advice. Seems to be a suck-it-and-see basis, albeit at £100ish a pop for each new screen!!!
@anthonychristian8030Ай бұрын
Concerned about vibration in pegs and handle
@mancavemotoАй бұрын
There is very little
@lewiss667 ай бұрын
If you had to pick one would it be this one , the 890Ktm or the transalp ? Thanks for you video
@mancavemoto7 ай бұрын
OK, thats a tough question, very tough. I'd probably say for all round work the KTM 890 would edge it, but its £2000 more expensive than the other two. So if I was having to spend my own money, then for what I need and how i use the bike, I think i'd pick the Transalp. Having recently reviewed it, the Honda really surprised me.
@lewiss667 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto Maybe a used ktm 890 2023 would do the trick :) Thanks for your comment.
@mancavemoto7 ай бұрын
👌
@lewiss667 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto If the 890 ktm did not have this heat problem that burns the legs would you end up having it in your garage ?
@mancavemoto7 ай бұрын
I used to own a 790 adventure, so yes I would own it, the heat isn’t a problem. It’s noticeable, but not a reason not to own one
@stonkerontheroad960910 ай бұрын
Similar price to the Tiger 660 and 850. How do you think it compares?
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Its got more low down grunt than both the triples, especially to Tiger 660. You don't have to work the engine as hard. The other two are lighter i think, but of those three I think i'd pick the Suzuki
@stonkerontheroad960910 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto Fair enough. Thanks
@muftimanan52299 ай бұрын
How does it stand against bmw f800gs 2024..its a bit cheaper than that but i am confused
@mancavemoto9 ай бұрын
I think on paper it stacks up well, but i've yet to ride the new F800GS yet.
@juliemcgillivray33945 ай бұрын
How does it compare to the Tiger 660?
@mancavemoto5 ай бұрын
More mid range pull, I prefer the Suzuki's engine characteristics
@flexywing9 ай бұрын
How would you compare it to a Honda Transalp 750?
@mancavemoto9 ай бұрын
Quite similar in some respects. This has more mid range grunt than the Honda, which is a more revvy engine. The Honda feels a bit lighter and more nimble. But the RE is a really good Al rounder. Hard to split the two, it depends on how you like to ride.
@notlookingback6609 ай бұрын
Is the 800 top heavy as the 650?
@mancavemoto9 ай бұрын
No, I think the weight distribution is better
@nikosdomoktsis41696 ай бұрын
Nice video. Can you please share the location?
@mancavemoto6 ай бұрын
Thanks and sure, its on the outskirts of Montpellier.
@milodebruin482110 ай бұрын
800RE kinda looks like 'bore' - ops for the marketing department 😂
@bayramaydemir22786 ай бұрын
Final speed?
@mancavemoto6 ай бұрын
Never something i really worry about but it will exceed 200kph, don't ask me how I know ;)
@daveyt480210 ай бұрын
Any word when it will get to the USA?
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
Unfortunately we werent given any international release dates
@trailrider198010 ай бұрын
Suzuki usa has it on its website. It should already be around or if not in a few weeks.
@cdnrider62009 ай бұрын
can you add cruise control from suzuki
@mancavemoto9 ай бұрын
Sadly not
@gordon422110 ай бұрын
Mmmh - you can get yourself a standard BMW 900XR for £10300 which weighs less ,has significantly more power, more torque , better brakes and adjustable screen without tools. You also have the option to start adding things like cruise control as you require. Lovely bike but maybe not the bargain you think.....
@mrsilbo649910 ай бұрын
Made in China too. That doesn't actually bother me, but it might affect others' decisions.
@hair205010 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing but at the end of the day I don’t want to carry a pillion or the kitchen sink. What I want doesn’t exist. (Currently own, and have a dysfunctional love hate relationship with, older 2011 VStrom 650. Love ❤️ the engine, perfect if you ask me, but I would accept a much lighter parallel twin as a replacement). Give me a mild adventure bike with similar off road credentials of the 650 or 800 reviewed here, but smaller and much lighter. 50-60 hp, good health torque, and 180kg. For my commuting and mix of riding this is the perfect bike.
@user-fv157610 ай бұрын
This or tiger 900?
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
hhhmm, I guess the Tiger 850 sport is a pretty close competitor. The Triumph is nicer looking, but I think i'd pick the Suzuki. A little more left field, and I prefer the grunt of the twin over the higher revving triple that needs to be worked a little harder.
@Steve-motorcycles10 ай бұрын
Think I’d go for the tracer 900 which just under 10k and comes with cruise control and 6way imu = much more of a bike
@trevorphillips305510 ай бұрын
How does that compare on price?
@Steve-motorcycles10 ай бұрын
@@trevorphillips3055 the standard 900 tracer is £9900.00. Still come with better equipment, tech and the great cp3 engine. Altogether a better bike
@marksimpson521810 ай бұрын
The great thing about the tracer, is you get everything with it. With the gt you get heated grips, cruise control, centre stand, panniers tft dash, quick shifter. On paper my bike would only be worth 6k now so I won’t part with it. Only the screen needs changing, I went for a small Puig sports screen which transformed the bike.
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
A Tracer 9 GT + that has all the kit on it is £14,910.
@Steve-motorcycles10 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto a basic Tracer 900 that comes cruise control and a 6 way IMU is just under £10. The same as the basic, without extras Suzuki 800RE. Which bike would you prefer?
@87Kal-El10 ай бұрын
Will be good for 175cm not to high ??🤔
@mancavemoto10 ай бұрын
I’m 178cm and it’s a very easy flat foot for me
@87Kal-El10 ай бұрын
@@mancavemoto ok thanx
@viperq10 ай бұрын
Bummer it doesn't have CC, otherwise a great bike.
@blackskunk5410 ай бұрын
No
@azut758 ай бұрын
Seat hight 825 mm ????? A bike for the short people.