Ep4 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE Long termer review 2024, we catch up with Mossy

Episode 4 of the Suzuki V-Strom 800RE long-termer. We talk to Mossy @ABRFestivalAs someone who’s done 12500 miles on my DE long-termer, I believe some of the new RE’s modifications are immediately evident and preferred. The 30mm lower seat makes it much easier to get on the bike; with the appreciably taller and broader screen, it will obviously offer more protection than the DE’s much smaller version. The altered riding position created by the narrower bars, sited slightly lower and further forward, and alloy footrests attached slightly higher and further back, is less noticeable. But get underway, and what is immediately apparent is the change in steering characteristics effected by the smaller front wheel. Even before we got to the mountain roads, the quicker and lighter way the Suzuki turned into corners was a clear and welcome feature. There’s a more positive and direct feel through the bars, which inspires more confidence and allows for more spirited and secure riding. Also very noticeable is the extra power of the new four-piston radial callipers, which provide sharper, stronger braking. Though ultimately not as versatile as the DE’s, Suspension action remains well-controlled, offering good support and compliance. Overall, the new RE feels more at home on the road, and the superb day’s riding felt so rewarding I would have loved to have continued back to the UK.bikerheadz.co.... video brought to you by Bikerheadz (Fuelled by TranAm Ltd).To find your UK or Ireland stockist of the product shown please visit: bikerheadz.co.... To see all the latest products from Bikerheadz visit bikerheadz.co.... connect with us on social media..TIKTOK: / bikerheadzfacebook: / bikerheadzinstagram: / twitter: / bikerheadzto talk about all things two-wheeled (with an engine) join our Facebook group: / bikerheadzmake sure to subscribe to our KZbin channel by hitting the red button above!#Suzukivstrom800re #vstrom800re #bikerheadz #review

[@chrissunde1104]

What about vibration Mossy? Quite a few have complained; what's your opinion. As always you are appreciated.

[@carlosvejar3938]

I love mine

[@chrissunde1104]

What luggage sits on the bike, and how do you like it?

[@mickleblade]

He uses the suzuki OE plastic stuff, horribly overpriced. Suzuki also sell a rebadged givi maxia 4, but charge an extra €180 for the suzuki badge. All of their accessories are waaay overpriced. I might get a Vstrom RE, but I ain't shopping in their catalogue!

[@podunkman2709]

Nice ad

[@MrTrek164]

Chris m8 ,I have a few questions.I tested an 're the other day and I must say I enjoyed it .However at around 5000 rpm in B mode I found it to have quite a buzz in the seat and foot pegs , ? does this get better with more miles ?.Mpg what are you getting ? I ask as I found either it was a heavy drinker or the fuel gauge to be inaccurate .2 bars in 30 miles .Would you say it's a better bike than the nc750x ? Cheers m8

[@TrOgaN_]

It's the question that no owner wants to answer

[@podunkman2709]

Yes, it will. U'll have... more vibration 😅 This is is well known characteristic of this engine.

[@roy_2470]

I came from a versys 650, which had a 180° parralel twin, so it was a bit vibey. But I now have ridden the 800DE for 10k km (about 6 months), and to be honest, to me it is buttery smooth. Sometimes it is a bit vibey between 4,5k-5k, which has gotten better after the break in, but it wasn't annoying to me at all. The speed limit in most places is 100km/h here, which makes the engine run at preciecely 4,5-5k, but I never get tired of it. Of course this is hugely dependent of the person riding it, and the particular bike. As for mpg, I get about 5.0l/100km on average (mixed city and highway). With lows of 4,3l/100km with sporty riding in the mountains, and highs of 5.7l/100km on the highway (around 130-140km/h). If you have any other questions about the bike, feel free to reach out:) Edit: I almost always ride in A mode, except in rain. But this would not really change the mentioned things (maybe mpg), apart from throttle response

[@whatsgoingon71]

Mossy and Olaf Scholz are twins seperated at birth...

[@williamrae9954]

2 different companies are now making electronic cruise control...that'll appease the keyboard idiots!