New 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: Everything You Need To Know!

[@UsernameKate]

HI GUYS AND GIRLS! I've JUST received this email from Suzuki (talk about timing!): Tour editions of the all-new V-Strom 800DE, new-for-2023 V-Strom 1050DE and updated V-Strom 1050 are now available and incorporate full, three-piece aluminium luggage as standard. Available in a choice of either silver or black, the rugged aluminium luggage adds 112 litres of storage capacity to machinery already designed to take you further, thanks to large fuel tanks and economical twin-cylinder engines, weather-beating hand guards, and ergonomics designed for all-day riding comfort. In the case of the V-Strom 1050 and 1050DE there’s also cruise control, while the 1050DE and 800DE will enable riders to continue when the road ends thanks to longer travel suspension, increased ground clearance, 21” front wheels, and an off-road-focussed electronics package. Costing just £1,500 more than the standard equivalent, the V-Strom 1050 Tour comes with an RRP of £14,499, the V-Strom 1050DE Tour will cost £15,199, while the V-Strom 800DE Tour’s RRP is set at £11,999. In the case of the V-Strom 800DE, the Tour edition represents a saving of £672.98, when compared to buying the luggage separately. On the V-Strom 1050DE Tour and V-Strom 1050 Tour the saving is over nearly £450. On all three Tour models Suzuki’s renowned three-year warranty will also apply to the luggage items, with the ability for that warranty to be extended further under the Service Activated Warranty. The more ya know!! UNK 🏁

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

If I were to get the 800 I would just use my mosko moto reckless system, think that would work very well on that bike with its lines, definitely something to think about for the future, once I have sold my GSXR K1 1000

[@dwayneneufeld1696]

1 Rear suspension is fully adjustable, compression, rebound and pre-load. 2 That is not the only display picture. There is black background which looks much better and just as readable. 3 The windscreen has 3 positions, although fairly useless. 4 The front brakes are two piston calipers, not four. I think you need to do a little more research before the review is done. This review may be the only one that doesn't mention how smooth the engine is and the excellent torque delivery. A fantastic powertrain and, suspension is great for factory equipment, and very easy to adjust. Suzuki did a fantastic job on this one and deserves a non-bias review. I have no reason for bias between the Japanese bikes, I own all makes. The Beemer fans have been outdone on this one, except for the cruise and connectivity. The Suzuki is the better bike of the middleweights this time.

[@zlippery1]

Her personality beats every bike.

[@UsernameKate]

Aww big compliment!

[@sydhardie9339]

I've had my V Strom for 10 years now...and still love it ! Thanks for the review Kate ! Love from the land down under !🇦🇺🏍🌹

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you still love your Vstrom 😊

[@sydhardie9339]

@@UsernameKate I forgot to mention that my V Strom is a 650 cc ! 🇦🇺🏍🌹

[@ed7540]

Great video Kate. Not my type of bike but always a joy to watch your videos you really do your homework and learn as much as you can to help people. Keep up the amazing work and ride safe 🤗🤗

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you! 😊

[@michaelsaenz5719]

Great work Kate! This is a valuable service for us. I love your calm cool demeanour with your walk around videos.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Michael! 😊

[@stevenphoon999]

I rode a KTM DUKE 390 V1 2015 for less than 2 months / 48 hours. Sold it and upgrade to Vstrom 800 DE, champion yellow. Thanks for the review, helped me somehow. Hope she will treat me nicely and give me lot of lovely memories.

[@UsernameKate]

I'm sure you will love it 😊

[@kenp4464]

Well done. Cool to see a how a smaller person sits on the bike. Thanks for sharing.

[@josephatherton2781]

Thankyou Kate , grate video of the suzuki de 800 , looks good , like get one in the future . Would be a good adventure bike .

[@keitht3055]

Evening Kate. A vlog in the sunshine 👍, brilliant. Loved the outtakes at the end. Oh yeah, the bike looks ok as well 😊.

[@UsernameKate]

Haha glad you enjoyed it Keith!! 😁

[@bitterlifes]

The thing that we have to know is that this bike it is the best adv bike on midweight segment! The best in terms of: price, vesetility, reliability and performance! That's it!

[@ralphsmotodiary]

Love the out-takes!! Well done UNK for another wonderfully informative vid (and for giving me something to distract me from, y'know, doing actual work 🤣)

[@UsernameKate]

Rear shock is fully adjustable btw guys, and it's even got its own twirly dial so put your c spanners away 😁

[@stevenwarner7348]

Hi Kate. Steve from New Hampshire here. I am not worthy. But.... This particular review. This became a pivot for me. Resolve and motivation. This bike. I could see this bike. Bought a Himalayan ~off to the bank for a loan ~ not big enough. Returned the bike, got my deposit back. Got closer and closer to being a motorcycle guy. Thanks for your patience. Kate. Well now it's a Bandit that I've got (along with the Honda Nighthawk) Both bikes with tags, registered and with keys. I think it was that hip check there. Not about you being female. More about the bike and the potential for fun and freedom. You have changed my life Kate. My bikes are registered as what we call "antiques" here in the USA. Now gotta stay fit. Thank you for this. I know that these motorbike companies have you selling new bikes and I have failed you there. (The Bandit is an 98 - so clean) The V-Strom 800 DE is the ideal bike. No doubt about it. Thank you again.

[@GazBromley]

The best things come in small packages Kate. Great vid, nice bike

[@UsernameKate]

Could do with a few extra inches on the old inseam front 🤣

[@gmbmedia28]

Kate reviewing and riding bikes = 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks dude!

[@MaJaCaProductions]

Brilliant video, loved the outtakes. Top job.

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@palerider8992]

I've just bought a Vstrom 800 in black swapping it for my VStrom650 arrived yesterday while I was at work and now today it's throwing it down so it looks like we're both going to get soaked 😂, I'll keep you posted

[@a68war]

Wow tall for a vStrom, but finally Suzuki well done!🙂 On another note: Six weeks ago now I had a RTC on my push bike taking a 'quiet' back road to avoid all the summer holiday traffic down here in Penwith Cornwall area, as a result my Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro (RED with silver luggage I might add:-)) will not be ridden now for a good few months (missing out on all this nice weather too!). I unwittingly gained speed on my pushbike to 28mph down hill and went round a back lane corner only to find a land rover and campervan stationary trying to pass each other, I had to ram (est. 25mph) between them. Multiple injuries including cut and black right eye (face planted the road helmet on), grazed knee, hip, sprained left elbow and wrist and finally broken right non-displaced proximal humerus and displaced distal clavicle fracture. Pain pain pain! Now still recovering after six weeks with months of physio to follow. I can't drive or ride for a few months more or lift anything. Aim of cycling was to build up my fitness having gone through a right lung pulmonary embolism last September, again didn't ride much as on blood thinners back then. 14 years ago broke five ribs on my right side smashing my right shoulder for the first time. So, my point being, thank you for providing some excellent vids to help my mental state and get me through my issues and pain! Whilst I may not ever ride a push bike ever again on the roads at 55 years young I've stopped short of selling my Triumph and look forward to September when I 'hope' to have built my strength back up again, I'm taking a look at the "Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Airbag vest" to stop further bad trauma to my right should\arm ibs. Fingers crossed my recovery will go smoothly, but only able to lift my shoulder an inch or so for now:-(

[@UsernameKate]

Bloody hell you've been in the wars! Sorry you've had to go through all that!! Happy that you're hoping to get back on the trumpet and I think an airbag vest of some variety is a great shout! 😊

[@kaibaesler]

Hey Kate, greetings from Germany and a big thank you for all the work you put in making these videos. Regarding the black model: don't judge it by the photos. I know what I'm talking about, I got one... ;-)

[@UsernameKate]

I can't wait to see it in the metal! 😁

[@kaibaesler]

@@UsernameKate I can't wait to get your verdict 🙂

[@Mancs1000r]

Haha good idea to have the outtakes at the end, nice one 👍🏼

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks dude! 😁

[@leepennycad3509]

Kate thanks for showing the behind scenes..love your work and always look forward to your reviews. Thank you 🤙

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks for watching them! I appreciate you!

[@nightfury6836]

Brilliantly done Kate 😉

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks!

[@robbieandbeckie]

Very good review, Kate! I like the new DE, I had a chance to sit on one and it is very comfortable. If I did not have an Africa Twin, I would own one of these. Maybe in the future. If you were the salesperson, I think I would buy it right now.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks! 😊 means a lot!

[@geecee4746]

"i dangle" 😂😂love a tall bike, although im only 5ft 8. Enjoyed this, thank you unk👍👍

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you enjoyed it!! 😁

[@SupercovenGW2]

Excellent overview. It really was everything i needed to know

[@RoyalLeech]

i just bought this bike last saturday to add to the stable. i like it

[@UsernameKate]

Nice! When do you take delivery? 😁

[@tedsalmon2533]

Here's something to consider: the previous gen VStrom's had tubeless spoked rims. That smashes ease of cleaning on the new!

[@UsernameKate]

Can't you get alloys or spoked wheels on the previous models?

[@tedsalmon2533]

@@UsernameKate What I meant was the previous model were the externally mounted spokes thus making them tubeless. That accounts for the deep channel in the center which is difficult to clean. I know since I owned a 2019 model Vstrom 650 xrt

[@UsernameKate]

I see!! 😁

[@tedsalmon2533]

@@UsernameKate Thanks for the reply Kate! I appreciate the thought

[@adammcallister2260]

I’m all about the bloopers and what not at the end 😂 I like that black and purple colour scheme!

[@UsernameKate]

I'd love to see that colour in person!!

[@blackskunk54]

@@UsernameKate It looks awesome (its blue not purple though, it does look purple in photos. I have ridden one and loved it.

[@marcbrasse747]

The outtakes are a feast!

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣

[@ihatetechnomusic5232]

i was torn between this bike and the new honda transalp 750. What turned me off for both bikes were tubed wheeles... Then i test rode Honda NT1100, felt in love with it and bought it :D

[@UsernameKate]

So glad you love the NT1100! I'm yet to ride one of those!

[@ihatetechnomusic5232]

@@UsernameKate i love Your content, so i will definitely stay tuned for that. I also wonder how would You compare the NT1100 to VSTROM 1050 and Versys 1000 🙃

[@rainerlovesjapan9468]

Hi from Australia. Nice bike. Yellow is nice and visible. Thinking getting a learner licence someday. Although learner are limited to 650cc. This will be a bike I’ll choose when I get full licence.

[@duanestiles4821]

Great job kate

[@UsernameKate]

Thank-you!

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! She is a tall one for sure. The outtakes were great! Best!

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you enjoyed it creed!

[@gregorbabic7664]

Everyone else is saying the rear suspension is fully adjustable. Preload, comp and rebound.

[@mikep.9371]

A good first impression review Kate. Don't go to a Castle to gain inseam length on the "rack".

[@UsernameKate]

Haha bring back the rack 🤣🤣🤣

[@martinehulme8743]

Great video, yes I like the bike, but wow there's some expense with the extras, blimii bet when you picked it up 'oh shit' Kate how does the height of some of these bikes effect your confidence....the best information bit was the dash explaination...bloogers don't usually go in so much detail 😮 omg that lady at the end... Amazed...bless her, born too soon 😮😅😅😅 lol I will always watch right 🤣🤣🤣

[@UsernameKate]

At this point, it's just stubbornness and accerlateration sense so I don't have to stop unnecessarily that means I can just about manage haha! So glad you enjoyed this vlog!! 😁

[@fcalin21]

Forget the motorcycle, YOU are a beauty ! Nice review.

[@tonygriffiths2485]

I always enjoy your videos, you have a great sense of humour and your laugh is infective. Have been riding my CBR1100XXX since 7175 miles June 2001. Put 80,000 miles up on her and love her to bits. Having just watched all the facilities you went through I was impressed at how much info you can gather. Manufacturers have been making the extras for some years now, ABS, ride variantions etc. It sems to me there is so much to go wrong, even though some of the info could save your life in some cases. I was sympathetic to how awkward it was for you to sit on such a high bike, but you are used to it by now. I very much doubt if you would buy one for that reason. Great bike though. I like it a lot. Am 75 now so won't get one :) Once I've sold my Bird thats it for me.

[@UsernameKate]

I'd definitely own one, I'd just get a low seat for it if I did 😊 but yes, very strange that its the same seat height as my GS and Vstrom 1050, both of which I can tip toe 😬

[@Hannah-rm3wj]

I'm getting one. Will be my first adventure bike. I'm the same height as you, so I think I might get it lowered/buy the lower seat.

[@UsernameKate]

It's a cracking bike. I'd defo own one 😁 I hope you enjoy it!

[@gabrielkopp2036]

The rear is also fully adjustable not just praload

[@suntanglory]

Nice one!❤

[@stephenpotts8170]

Hi Kate, seems a good bike, but by the time you put on crash protection, fog lights, and luggage on it you are up to big GS money, and I know what I would rather have. Not to bothered about Bluetooth connectivity, but cruise control omission, for touring also is a must for me. So more miss than hit for me. Thank you.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Not in Canada a BMW GS1250 is $30K here!! I sat on this bike today it was $12,999 which is cheap as chips !!!

[@blackskunk54]

@@colingoldthorpe5918 I think he was exaggerating just a little bit 😊

[@arnoldperez4344]

You are the lovliest female motovlogger in the world!!!!

[@UsernameKate]

Aw thanks Arnold!

[@friarpesel5646]

Thanks for the review 😇 - I admit I’m surprised at the lack of cruise control on a bike of this kind, especially since it has the RBW throttle… maybe on the next iteration ☹️

[@Texasphotoguy]

Dirt bike rider looking for my first adventure bike. Great walk around review. Bummer about the Bluetooth. Considering this one, Husqvarna Norden 901 and the BMW F800 GS.

[@borilapostolov7474]

Thanks dear! I rode the bike just in city. Gotta admit I like it a lot. Having a Vstrom 650xt ,this one is like an upgraded version, with a new engine which I find very responsive. Wider and taller handlebar /fat/. Qs is very good to have, but the front 21 seemed a little wobbly at speed around 60km/h?!? Did you feel that or the test ride I got was abused? Also the engine needs a little more revs at certain conditions because it is a parallel 2. As first impressions my heart and soul say I want this bike! P. S. As for colors I do not like the black.

[@UsernameKate]

Yeah, it can feel a bit crazy when you're pushing on! I have a video on the ride coming out today at 5pm and I go over a fast country lane 😁

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Seems like a bargain of a bike. Sat on it today at the local bike store in Canada, they had a price of 12,999 CDN$. Which is a bargain compared to some of the other models like the Tiger 900. A lot less electronic do-da's is a good thing.. Some guys i go riding with are pissing around for 5-10 minutes selecting settings to ride 15 miles to get home!!!!🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@UsernameKate]

Not for a 15 minute ride home 😫🫣

[@vstromano]

Super video ! Tu as le bonjour d' un bourguignon 🍷

[@andrewharrop7932]

Looks a great bike, bit tall for my little legs 😂, 👍🏍👌think I will stick with my GT 😅, take care, stay safe 🏍 👍

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks, Andy!! Yeah, she's a bit of a tall one!!!

[@jahbay]

Suzuki website says rear has compression and rebound adjustments......

[@bloodyhell451]

Really crisp video Kate. How you upload like that ?

[@UsernameKate]

Hey! I invested in a Sony A7iii so I could produce better quality footage 😊 uploaded in 4k 😊

[@F3udF1st]

Wow you've got good balance. The Suzy is larger than I thought.

[@UsernameKate]

That's the thing, my balance is dreadful 🤣 its just sheer stubbornness at this point lol!

[@Chocolateyclare]

Haha there are a few of us ‘shashi’ birds around lols! 😂 Your funny to watch!😅

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣 thanks babe!

[@blackskunk54]

shashi ?

[@jagi43]

Hello kate how are you love from India btw bike is so awesome ❤

[@stevieeplea5611]

Hello Kate how are you doing today looking forward to seeing this later on I'm off to watch saints rlfc play in the superleague ride safe in your leathers and swanky new helmet and dark visor 😂

[@UsernameKate]

I hope you enjoyed it! 😊

[@stevieeplea5611]

@@UsernameKate I'm looking forward to seeing your next one this evening would love to see a ride out with the girls maybe with lily duke of blonde wearing your leathers and new swanky helmet and dark visor ride safe lovely only one username Kate..x

[@kevrenshaw6177]

Great vlog as usual. I am in he market for a mid-weight to heavy ADV bike. Was looking at this bike or a second hand F1200GSA. Gutted the bike doesn't come with cruise control. Susuki have dropped the ball here. Where I live in central Queensland, its a 9 hour ride/drive so you can imagine how disappointed I am right now. THe bike in Australia is around the $18,000 ride away price thing. I wonder if there would be a fix up on this for that reason.

[@UsernameKate]

Damn that seems expensive!!!

[@kevrenshaw6177]

THe exchange rate is double so in essence every pound is approx worth 50 cents so it a bit of a bargain if you look at it like that.

[@Abdulrahman_unli]

Hello, can you record another video clip of the same bike with a low seat because I am the same height as you? I already saw the RE V-storm clip, but I would like to see the DE with a low seat of 83.5 cm. If you can, I will be grateful to you. Thank you.

[@Killers_rd]

I've been looking for exhaust protection against the heat but nothing found yet. that would be great!.

[@UsernameKate]

Someone commented it may be the skid plate causing the heat. Makes sense as I didn't experience it on the RE version

[@Killers_rd]

The passenger should be careful when going off the bike @@UsernameKate, don't know if it warms enough to burn you. just a hint. Love that bike!

[@johnboy5156]

When u sat on the bike only the rear suspension compressed.. Front didn't move at all.!!!

[@suj3919]

Thanks WOW

[@56Spookdog]

Is the skid plate gold infused $$$? Fun out takes.

[@blackskunk54]

No its pure gold 800 carat

[@NeonLuvBar]

The "purple" plastic on the black version is possibly the same colour as the yellow bike, because on Suzuki's website both bikes look like the plastics are purple. ie not colour-accurate photos.

[@UsernameKate]

Yeah I reckon it's the same colour (makes sense from a cost perspective for suzuki) just amazing how it can look different when contrasted against other colours 😊

[@blackskunk54]

It is actually blue in real life on both. It does sit very close to the border with purple though (on the spectrum)

[@motobulhar]

Hello mutch cm you have? Thanks

[@LukeAshton05]

💪🏼

[@TheLuckyfox05]

Walk around vids not great prefere the ride out vids , tuning out now Kate 😘

[@UsernameKate]

Thankfully there are still few that enjoy them 😊

[@blackskunk54]

@@UsernameKate Few thousand

[@martinhughes9769]

Crazy price for the add ons 😢

[@flexywing]

OMG, Those accessories are really expensive. Speckled up transalp is still much cheaper. Check it out

[@UsernameKate]

A suzuki rep told me that if you spec up the transalp to the same spec as the vstrom, it comes to around £200 more expensive for the transalp! But I am yet to do my own research to confirm it!

[@blackskunk54]

@@UsernameKate hmm... rep tile telling porkies methinks. The Transalp 750 has a lot more stuff on it that aint available on the Suzukis. For instance Roadsync with a simple GPS with turn graphics and sound can be linked to a headset. I know, as I have that. It includes weather temp, weather forecast, message and email function, heated grips and fog lights are adjustable using the dash controls...etc etc. There are more modes and functions on the Honda as well which are not available on the Suzukis. I find the DE/RE more fun to ride though and they have more torque. You pays yer money...

[@delmilligan4584]

Awesome bike 🎉… am 29inch leg like you … that’s a down side

[@UsernameKate]

It's definitely annoying, but I think I could always have it worse!

[@delmilligan4584]

@@UsernameKate I guess so 😂

[@chadgruver4423]

That luggage is pricey. I'd probably go with soft side bags from Mosko Moto and an aluminum top box. Save some money.

[@blackskunk54]

An Itchy Boots fan perhaps?

[@prasanna222n]

Low seat accessory reducing seat height by 20mm is insignificant for a shorter rider. It doesn't make sense

[@Capesthorn]

Where are they getting the prices for accessories?

[@UsernameKate]

The air 🤣

[@blackskunk54]

By rolling dice

[@gregbenn5664]

Lucky v strom

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

People also need to know that the headlight is hot garbage. I did not know this until I bought one.

[@broggiemonstermonster3385]

I had a 2020 650XT. I hope the standard of finish is better on this bike. on the 650 the spokes would corrode if you even glanced at them. Those spokes need to be rustproof as do many of the other fixings and people would rather pay slightly more for that than have to pay to fix Suzuki's tight fistedness and lack of thought. It is easy to give great reviews for a new bike... However a few years down the line is really where its at... where the disappointment sinks in from the reality of what you really have spent money on.

[@blackskunk54]

I had a DL650XT 2020. Rode 365. Hardly ever cleaned it, but covered most parts in grease. No corrosion on spokes at all, it was kept in garage when not in use though. The finish is better on the RE/DE. When I traded it in people were amazed that it looked like new after 2 years of use in all weathers. Its always the same when I trade my bikes in. I did however get rust under the steering column, which is quite common. One of the clips on the hoses went rusty and when I pointed it out to the dealer his comment was that that one often corrodes for some bizarre reason, the others were fine. I traded mine as got fed up with the vibration at some revs.

[@WaitWhatsMyName]

That bike looks huge next to her lol

[@UsernameKate]

It is 🤣

[@grachoderunwiderstehlichen]

Thank you , your screenshot remember me to change/refresh my Moped Textil-Clothes but which brand ? (insurance 🤔 a Honda , well for julie the 1st '23 till 01.01.2024 i pay for all month's ~55€ 😂 your country is very very expensive )

[@MuhammadAbdullah-mu5vs]

U are Such a Good Lady..

[@mystique_2k874]

What is ur height Kate?

[@UsernameKate]

Hey Mystique, I'm 5ft 4/ 162.56cm, detailed at 12:45 mins into the video if you want to see what it's like for size with me on it :)

[@kittsonic1]

Only if Suzuki did a better design.. make is look more punchy aggressive look...other than that Suzuki is reliable and value for money..

[@garylewis3780]

So they give it a 21” front wheel to make it more off-road focused and then charge extra for the skid plate? And that luggage price - jeez. I thought BMW were expensive. Thanks, but no thanks Suzuki. I’ll still with my GS

[@blackskunk54]

No, the skid plate is standard. An OEM upgrade is available though (if you have lots of wedge)

[@chrishart8548]

People said bmw accessories were expensive !

[@125ZJK]

lol I tried Bike Sure . Because I live in London , I think they wanted to bend me over .

[@UsernameKate]

London is always brutal for insurance 😫 I don't envy you!

[@niks2017]

at least get the specs right,it has fully adjustable front and rear suspension,there is much more than preload in the rear ...

[@UsernameKate]

It's an incredible bike, have you ridden one Niks?

[@niks2017]

@@UsernameKate Sorry for the rude comment, reviewers getting specs wrong is making me go crazy and i apologize for that. A friend of mine got one and let me ride it...The way the chassis felt on the road,how planted it was and how well was that suspension working,every road felt like glass.I just bought a 2023 ktm duke 790,but I am getting 800de as soon as i get the chance.

[@UsernameKate]

It's okay! That suspension on the motorways, man it just glides!!!! The 790 Duke though is a proper fun thing so I hope you still get enjoyment out of it :)

[@blackskunk54]

@@niks2017 Nice of you to apologise, but I am in the same camp when it comes to reviews, some of them are awful with the amount of mistakes. Even the well known ones make quite a few mistakes. I wont name names though. Wheel let Kate off though as she seems a decent person and we all make mistakes.

[@blackskunk54]

@@UsernameKate yep, I rode the RE over some awful roads near a dealer in Sussex and glides is a good description, amazing innit

[@ironhorsehero1988]

I think a 19” front would have given a friendlier seat height, and the elephant in the room is it’s not a V-Strom it’s the same old parallel twin that everyone else has with a 270 firing order that everyone else has.

[@UsernameKate]

P- Strom 🤭

[@arnohag1]

I'll stick with my 2010 BMW.