Most Versatile Road Bike? | Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE | Long Term Review!

[@magaudion]

I’ve ridden the DE and it’s a fabulous motor. If the RE has cruise then I’d get one. A very good review, Dan.

[@ProphetAndLoss]

Proper Made in Japan quality. I thought it was the best bike overall, felt most like a GS in terms of planted stability, but at less than half the price.

[@Sunesen]

I just bought this as my dealer had a "oh shit season is ending"-offer on it. Got it with all the cases, handguards, centerstand and heated grips. I've only had one ride on it so far, because winter is been a bit awful here. I could definitely tell though that I'll be changing out the windscreen. Will probably be changing the tires as well from what people say about the tires. Long term, I might also throw a cruise control system on it, but I'll wait and see how much it bothers me not having cruise control. The new season cannot come quick enough. I'm gonna have a good time with this bike. ^^

[@adrianwood3659]

Just done similar, the free luggage deal was quite nice too :-) Hope to get delivery in the next day or two.

[@PeterMcCullough-b3b]

I bought one around four months ago, oh my, that parallel engine is such a flippin PEACH, incredible real world power from just over 3k revs onwards.....!! It actually rides like a SuperMoto. Great channel content EBD, keep on doing it -- fabulous. Regards. peter Scotland

[@rustworks2588]

Another top review! Looks like you kitted up this beauty up real nice with all the aftermarket extras. Really loved the heated grips pricing popup too! I have to say those gloves bro look sexy AF! 🤤 Thanks for taking the time to test all the gear you get before recommending it to us. It shows that you really care about your audience and actualy presenting top quality stuff. Your recommendations have yet to dissapoint! ❤ 😊🙏

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks bro, much appreciated!

[@albionjames1]

Great video Dan. Think I would trade my Fazer in for one today if it had cruise control. So closeto perfection. Ride safe

[@JohnLongdin]

Sounds a great all rounder Dan. I was interested in the Mutant tyres for my bike next time. Sounds like you rate them too 👍

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah are fantastic tyres John!

[@shaneryan9076]

So glad it wasn't just my schubert that goes 'hello' in an English accent every time I open it

[@Velo-Rides]

😂

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hello there! :D

[@shaneryan9076]

@@Englishbikerdan general kenobi

[@Oscar240z]

How did u remove foam from the helmet? Nice review

[@neilhaughey6869]

Nobody seems happy with the windscreen on these, but i have found the Puig 6320W clip on visor fits perfectly. Weather has stopped me from properly evaluating but if it works that's an ultra cheap cure for what i feel is the worst issue with this bike.

[@dinglebop9998]

I just wanna say I love the wailing on the indicator switch. I'm the same. I think I've left it on maybe 4 times in total while I was learning to ride and now I'm habitually pressing the cancel button. Glad I'm not the only one haha

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hahaha yep!!

[@sqee8lzh]

You can get an aftermarket electronic cruise control from Veridian or McCruise. Installation requires quite a bit of dismantling.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah, not sure I could be bothered tbh.

[@mickleblade]

You can get Oxford premium touring heated grips for €70. From looking at the bike and it's accessories, they can be connected to the bike's own accessory socket under the fairing. The bike has CANbus electrics, but the accessories are not canbus (unlike the transalp).

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yep, much cheaper options out there.

[@Salva.S]

Hello, thanks for your review. Do you have some comments about the front headlight? A lot of poeple said that the headlight is very poor in the night. They are add light EVO from SW-Motech or similar. Thanks for your update & regards from the cold Switzerland.

[@roybatty1972]

Additional projectors are mandatory on this bike. I'm from Dijon

[@Englishbikerdan]

It's not great at night, it seems like the beam needs to be higher up. I'll see if I can adjust it without blinding everyone!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Like the mustard? My lady is from Langres. Like the cheeese.

[@andrewshore262]

I owned a 2018 V Strom 1000, they aren’t flashy or complicated but if you were travelling around the world you could do a lot worse… Sadly for Suzuki, I’ve been seduced by a Triumph 1200 GT Pro, but my old V Strom was truly a great bike in 5 years of ownership it never broke down and it was easy to home service….. This V Strom, looks like good value but it desperately needs cruise control , heated grips can always be fitted afterwards from a TP supplier.

[@paulwalker5339]

Hi Dan, if you do end up purchasing this bike do you think you will also keep your Tracer? These are two bikes that I have mentally cross shopped. The Suzuki touring model with the side cases is $14199 Canadian vs $15999 for the Yamaha with side cases. The Tracer does have some extras like cruise control, cornering led lights, 6 axis IMU and would be the sportier of the two. I commented in one of your earlier VStrom videos that I would like to see a street oriented version similar to the gsx1000gx. Its price would have to be pretty close to the 800re though.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I will probably part ways with the Tracer next year regardless. I rarely keep a bike more than 2 years.

[@morganmartin9286]

Great review 👍. How do you rate it against its big brother the vstrom 1050 ?

[@Englishbikerdan]

I rode both back to back last year, I much preferred the 800 due to the smaller size and weight.

[@adrianwood3659]

Wokefield Park Golf club?.... The Dunlop Mutants sound like a good tyre option, have you done enough miles yet to be able to predict what sort of mileage you can expect out of them? Great review though Dan, very thorough.

[@Englishbikerdan]

That's the place, quite good for bike pics! Only done about 2500 miles on them so far so plenty more miles to go! Not sure on life of them yet as no real wear showing! Thanks!

[@ronaldbrenner6821]

Great video...did you experience any heat from the engine?

[@Englishbikerdan]

I can't remember a time over the past 5 months where I've even thought about engine heat, so I'd say it's fine. Thanks!

[@ragerider6283]

Nice vid Dan & it does indeed seem like a great bike. Just wish Suzuki would have given it some better & brighter colours. They aren't terrible but equally they're not very exciting either imo.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I think we might see more colours as it matures. Hopefully!

[@ragerider6283]

@Englishbikerdan Yes for sure & & a minor point in the grand scheme of things. I got the distinct impression they didn't want to overshadow the DE in any way. Although ironically the RE is probably the better bike for most people.

[@LeoBlitz999]

Would you do a review of the (Aprilia RS457) in the future? and your opinion on it for the A2 market?

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

Just an update on the hornet 1000SP it has the same engine as the 2017 Honda fire blade and the same gearbox the standard hornet 1000 has 150 bhp and the SP has 155 bhp from the engine

[@gwynnromano5881]

How is the lighting at night?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Not so great, I'll cover this in my full review early in '25.

[@mickleblade]

I read a French review, the guy flagged of the lighting as not fit for purpose, how did it pass homologation?

[@korazon3spinado]

How's the seat height?

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

Just to let you know that MCN the motor bike testing channel has reviewed the hornet 1000SP you might be interested to see what they say about the bike if you’re going to test it next year it comes in at just under 10 thousand pounds and Yamaha has announced that they are stopping selling bikes in America as of next year not sure if you will be able to get one imported from Japan to America

[@Englishbikerdan]

Bless you Fraser, thanks. I'm up to speed on bike news cheers fella. Yamaha are only stopping the sale of eBikes in the USA.

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

You’re very welcome

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

I will check what the price is difference is between the triumph 765R and the Honda hornet 1000SP because they have the same amount of power from the engines and possibly a similar bike you might have to do a test with both of them at some point but the normal hornet 1000 is under 9000 thousand pounds brand new so that’s going to make things very interesting to see what other bike manufacturers do in 2025

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

a quick question for you on the Suzuki 800 bike what exhaust did you put on the bike and what’s the weight difference between the 800 and the 1050 reason for asking is that the Suzuki website doesn’t tell you

[@simonsmith5694]

how did you get on with no cruise control on your long trips? looking to get something to do a bit of long distance europe touring and this is one I’m interested in but lack of cruise is a bit of a turn off for me…(question asked before getting to the end lol)

[@favourites96]

Veridian do an aftermarket cruise control

[@justinrogers9427]

Is it that big a deal? Have never owned one with cruise, so I am genuinely asking? My daily commute is a twisty road, about 12 miles one way.

[@favourites96]

@@justinrogers9427 If that is the extent of your riding, then no a cruise control won't be a big deal for you, however now that most bikes are 'ride by wire' it is pretty much expected on this style of bike, and especially so when doing high daily mileages.

[@simonsmith5694]

@@justinrogers9427me neither, but I use a lot in my car and with the bike I’m planning to tour around Europe so will find it helpful on the motorways…

[@Englishbikerdan]

I've been riding 25 years and I only bought a bike last year with cruise control. For me it's not a massive issue, but I think it should have been an option on this. I don't really have a major issue doing long distances without cruise, but it sure would be a nice to have!

[@seanadamson280]

Check Danno with his fancy jacket.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I am mister fancy pants! :)

[@aryandraarya1250]

bought mine last month, done 200 miles. Need to instal some crash guard and skid plate, which is a pain, suzuki should have provided them from factory as default

[@rhamjasrami3900]

sounds beastly!

[@ZT-wz8yy]

Better than the transalp?

[@Englishbikerdan]

In some ways, yes. In others, no. Pros and cons of both I'd say.

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

See if the owner’s manual (if they gave it to you) lists the max load capacity Dan.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I can't seem to find the owners manual on mine. I should be able to find out what the capacity is though.

[@AlanMairson]

I’m sure you’ve been asked this a million times on previous videos, but… how tall are you? And what’s your inseam? (Thanks for a great review.)

[@Englishbikerdan]

I have, but it's all good. I'm 5 foot 8 inches with a 30 inch inseam.

[@derekm6236]

Negative progress, 90 deg. V-twin to parallel??

[@StereotypedFilms]

Genuine question.. Why spend all that money on mods for a loaner bike?

[@Englishbikerdan]

All of the mods were provided to me by the respective companies for testing purposes.

[@StereotypedFilms]

@ Well, that certainly makes more sense then 😁

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@StereotypedFilms Haha yeah, makes it easier for sure!

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

Ah now c’mon Dan. You definitely could have had a play with “top end screamer”. Totally missed opportunity 😅.

[@majordelays4909]

He wasn’t even messin with the helmet gags… you okay Dan? 😂

[@Englishbikerdan]

Right?! No idea what was up with me the day I filmed this!!

[@TheKevphil]

Very NOISY! But it's a good-looking performer!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah new mic setup isn't working as well.

[@ScubboNZ]

great bike for sure, but too wide to filter/lane split at pace for commuting rendering it not a 1-bilke only garage maker

[@Englishbikerdan]

No issues filtering at all.

[@ScubboNZ]

@Englishbikerdan you're one of those guys holding up the line of bikers getting to the front of the lights arent you. Its a meter wide, no chance vs a sports bike with low clipons filtering in sub 800mm gaps

[@Englishbikerdan]

Like I said, no issues filtering here in the UK. If there's ever a bike behind me, I just move over to let them through. No point holding up people who want to filter quicker than I want to.

[@marklevy9]

Trying to decide between a 650 and 800 v-Strom - never ride with a passenger………….

[@Oscar240z]

Go 650 if u get a good deal. Interesting v twin and grungy engine. Quick enough 1 up!

[@Oscar240z]

Go 650 if u get a good deal. Interesting v twin and grunty engine. Quick enough 1 up!

[@marklevy9]

I am leaning to the 650. I like the simplicity of the older model

[@Englishbikerdan]

Having ridden both, I would pick the 800 as it handles a lot better imho.

[@colindeans5972]

650 100%

[@andymcm6902]

Interesting bike but I'd just get an alternative with cruise control included.

[@favourites96]

Veridian do an aftermarket cruise control.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Fair enough, if that's important to you then sounds sensible.

[@ZRYDR]

Wish it was available in India, we have the de and the 8r but not this

[@mikehlee1766]

Clutch basket problem comes out soon.. !!

[@LakayForce]

i think for this kind of use a versys 650 would be 1000x better, idk just me saying

[@Englishbikerdan]

1000x better?! That's quite the number. Why do you think that?

[@stevhc]

The Tracer looks a nicer bike in my opinion

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah it's a nicer looking bike I think.

[@Ntmoffi]

Dan I hope that windshield really works well cause it's the ugliest thing I've ever seen.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Ah it's not that bad!

[@terrybrooks7140]

Sorry had to turn off your audio was terrible on this video don't know why all your previous videos have been fine.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah it wasn't great! Testing a new mic from DJI, still need to figure out the best placement.