2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Review | Daily Rider

[@RevZilla]

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[@w0388]

Humble suggestion for you Zack: Daily rider standards. Now that you have several years on separate boards, having 'top 3rd, middle 3rd, bottom 3rd' reps to start the new year could help to orient. Thinking something like the Versys 650 for top 3rd standard. V-Strom 800, best of 2023 so far, but still below Versys 650. My 2 cents.

[@richardordoyne6232]

Great information!

[@markkunkel7401]

Love these reviews but I wish you didn't have to talk with your hands while riding

[@mister-chad]

The IIStrom

[@postersm7141]

That was very smart of you to pull over and let the Honda Accord get by you. More motorcyclist need to do that to be safe. Now he’s literally tailgating the car in front of you and absolutely going nowhere. Drives me crazy people like that

[@orionswitness]

Yes spot on and don’t even look at them as they pass…never know who you are dealing with .

[@albertjurcisin8944]

There might be another reason to prefer V Strom 650 (except for the price): reliability. If you are planning to go from Europe to Kyrgystan, you may want to keep the machine as simple as possible. Slightly longer range does not hurt either.

[@Dhajze]

+ regular gas vs premium on the 800

[@PhilipEsdaile]

Take a DR650 Then ride around the globe. Or around and through Oz..

[@druegeme]

really to 800 needs premium?

[@albertjurcisin8944]

@@PhilipEsdaile Sadly, as much as I believe that one can ride DR650 around the globe, one cannot buy it in Europe :-) Emissions, I guess...

[@MrTmax74]

@@albertjurcisin8944 they don’t make them new anymore as far as I know. Can you get a used one? Or have they never sold it there?

[@ttentionpls]

What's more, when Principal Skinner pulls off his shirt, he's also surprising ripped.

[@MapleNachiman]

As an average height person (just over 5'8") the Vstrom is too tall. For a daily rider I hate having to hang off the side of the bike to get a leg down at a stop light. I'll keep commuting on my sv650 w/ an added trunk. Oh btw, I'm averaging 64.2 mpg.

[@marcoaguiar3226]

I test ridden the triumph sport 660 and for me its the best daily rider ever you should test it next.

[@TheSteveSteele]

I really enjoyed the V Strom 650. The V Twin was nice, although I liked the SV650’s tuning better. Still, might buy a 650.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Why not also just try the 800DE and then make the ultimate informed choice?

[@Arthurzeiro]

Putting V in the name of a bike that does not have a V engine should not be a thing

[@CraigSmith568]

Suzuki says that the V stands for versatile. Can you believe that?

[@Arthurzeiro]

@@CraigSmith568 Then they're Just ripping off Kawasaki's Versys line naming scheme, which is worse.

[@CraigSmith568]

@@Arthurzeiro I thought it sounded a little fishy when I first heard it. I wondered why they didn't tell us this years ago when they first came out?

[@jackyack7850]

My 2013 V has an L-twin. Don’t think the V ever stood for engine.

[@jamesshepard7544]

@@jackyack7850they used to all have V-Twins. I have a 2006.

[@saintsempai]

Don't know who they are, except that they are short? SV650.

[@korazon3spinado]

Are you going to review the new Suzuki 800 RE?

[@SpookyGhost.]

Would love to see the new SMT. It looks like a very good contender for the top spots.

[@MohammedAhmed-sv1mc]

13:00 Zach not saying a thing about the Supra

[@richardallen7054]

I think most would place an Aprilla 660 higher, but the dealer network availability really needs to also be a large consideration. However, after all is said an done, the Wing-a-Bago, is still KING!!!!

[@markmazzella5222]

Seems like a pretty fun bike maybe ditch the DR and look into one of these

[@therocket280z7]

You do have to wonder how Zack finds the rpm it should run smoothly on the highway so easily, and Suzuki didn't in their development...

[@hmishin843]

Suzukis are brilliantly engineered, superbly put together, robust, and reliable bikes, they do what it says on the can without drama. I have never ridden one I did not like.

[@mrt4755]

WHAT xD you know Suzuki is very well known for building some of the most dangerous bikes of all time right? and being very hit or miss on reliability

[@hmishin843]

@@mrt4755 Well, let's see here, if you don't know how to ride safely you can kill yourself on a 50cc scooter, let alone a potent motorcycle. As far as reliability goes, just google the most reliable motorcycles to find out. Cheers.

[@santiagomoralesgarcia1802]

@@mrt4755 I don't know suzuki realiability back then (before 2000) but nowaday their bike are so well done, we have hayabusa, vstrom 1000, 650 and 250, inazuma, gs150r, gn125, gs125, gixxer 150 and 250, gsx100 and 750, dr 650 and 200, dz 400, gs 500, best 125, bugmax 650, etc.

[@claytonluke81]

​@@mrt4755Dangerous how? Very hit or miss with reliability? Suzuki is up there close to Honda with reliability. You must be thinking KTM or some other Chinese maker.

[@mrt4755]

just google 10 deadliest motorcycles or any dangerous motorcycle list you want suzuki will have 3 or 4 of those 10 spots snd i raced suzukis for 3 year of motocross always had problems@@claytonluke81

[@kinangeagle133]

34 minutes of peace after 6 days of 14 hour college classes . Perfect timing

[@adamniswonger8015]

That’s the bliss of the commute. Easy decompression immediately outside of work/class.

[@Cheezmonka]

What the hell happened to your class schedule?!

[@pohaburn162]

Why not taking more credit hours? 🤭

[@jonnycando]

Wait til you get to working world….40 years of 14 hour days! This is just breaking you in!

[@bossHogOG]

Yeah all those college classes they have on the weekend lol

[@pe7r]

I'm a simple man: Zack posts a daily rider, I watch

[@americandude3825]

Yup. Especially the leader board at the end.

[@Tonymarony5113]

Yeah.

[@engsy]

Rather off-putting to hear that this has a parallel twin instead of a v-twin, I've always thought the V in V-Strom stands for V-Twin! 😅

[@JamesBStiritz]

I got mine in May. I had a V-STROM 650 ADV since 2013. I agree about a few things. First of all, I live in Atlanta, but grew up in Los Angeles, so I love looking at all my old haunts in this video, so thank you for that. That being said, I do live in Atlanta now where we get quite a bit hotter and wetter (95 degrees with 98%+ humidity) than in Los Angeles. The heat on the right leg is real, but not unbearable. The heat sensor typically reads an average 190 Degrees Fahrenheit when in motion and quickly shoots up to 215-220 degrees when standing still during summer rides. There is also a distinct vibration in the right foot peg in the lower gears, typically between 5-7K RPM. It seems to smooth out as you progress through the gears. Speaking of gears, the Quick Shift on this bike is awesome. So as of now I've put 600 miles on the bike and I've never had a bad ride. I sit upright with a good position, nice wide handlebars, comfortable seat, responsive acceleration. This bike doesn't feel as heavy as it is. I have absolutely no regrets choosing this as a replacement for my 2013 V-Strom 650. I also bought the bags, engine guard, fog lights, metal skid plate, and the larger Ferring (All of which took over four months to come in) In fact, I just dropped the bike off Saturday to have it all installed. I'm looking forward to my next ride.

[@blackskunk54]

It was more fun to ride than my Transalp 750 and the quickshifter is awesome. Very well sorted bike. Looking forward to the 800RE which looks even better. Might just be tempted. I had a 2020 DL650 and swapped it in for the Transalp. If the RE had been around I think I may have gone with that. The DL was a great bike but the DE is better in a lot of ways.

[@JT-fd3tf]

​@@blackskunk54that was my question. Was it better than a Transalp 750? And I didn't hear Zach address that. I'm still leaning Transalp because I miss my old XR650L, and people say the modern Honda motor has lots of bark.

[@EverlastingEclipses]

i been hearing the vibration on the foot pegs and heat on the right side is a very common "problem" in 800 de but not unbearable.. but when i keep hearing them it makes me think twice about buying it.. is it really that noiceable?? i'd hate to be the one where i buy it and i instantly get irked by that feeling of annoyance from vibration and heat.. :(

[@moorepower13]

Got to try this out on Suzuki s demo truck this summer. I was impressed. Smooth strong motor. Quick shifter worked great. Everything felt premium. Handled well on our 20 min street route. Good job Suzuki.

[@Adventure_blac]

Went to 2 Suzuki demos and it wasn’t available 😒😔

[@bayram9283]

plus they are extremely reliable

[@Adventure_blac]

@@bayram9283 hard to put a price on that kinda reliability.

[@podunkman2709]

Quickshifter does NOT work here. If you like it, u have no idea what good quickshiter is. This is not big deal to engage higher gear - you do not even need quickshifter for that. The real challenge us to reduce gear. And qs in thus motorcycle, in lower part of gearbox simply does not work.

[@blackskunk54]

@@podunkman2709 yeah it does, I have ridden it, you need to ease off the throttle to change

[@MrTmax74]

Thanks for the great review. I would buy it in a heartbeat if it had cruise. I think Suzuki is making a mistake by not including it. The lack of cruise is why I sold my previous V Strom Edit: upon further introspection, Suzuki is selling these like hotcakes, so I don’t suspect cruise is going to come. They’re not suffering from sales.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Well, it is on the larger engine version which also uses canbus harness and TBW.

[@alphacapo]

Just put a throttle lock on it

[@tyrelie]

I've had my 800DE for a week now and I would happily trade the quick shifter for cruise and/or heated grips. I'm guessing cruise was too expensive for the price point they wanted to hit the market with..

[@danielm6507]

So many of us just don't care enough about the cruise. Though, I would say they did leave a lot on the table by not even making it an option on this or the standard 800. I guess they want people to just get the 1050 if they need cruise.

[@Motowagon54]

Great review. It’s an interesting bike for sure, and glad (though unsurprised) to see it’s a great option in today’s market. Just a thought for the leaderboard, but could the top 3-5 carry over from season to season so we have a better understanding of where a bike sits compared to previous entries?

[@vigofox]

This^

[@Friscorockhead]

It's just incredible to see the DR leaderboard and think back to the opinions of Suzuki motorcycles in the not so distant past. I remember a few years ago telling my son that I wouldn't be surprised if Suzuki slowly backed out of the motorcycle world. Now they're dominating the DR board.

[@dirtyscavanger]

If i squint hard it kinda looks like a 80s suzuki katana

[@thebrowns5337]

I love the handling of the tail gater. Thats how it should be done.

[@petervisi5369]

Can we expect a Champions of the Daily Rider - The Showdown at some point? It would be fun to see riding the season winners back-to-back with the other greatnesses from RevZilla, to crown the one above all. Great episode, as always. Thanks for the quality informational entertainment. (bad tailgater, bad)

[@eirikaustad7580]

I love seeing Suzuki dominating the Daily Rider leaderboard being the top 3. Not only with their two new great bikes, but also one legend.

[@fiucik1]

Yea, not for long though. Transalp is about 1k cheaper, weights more than 20kg less(!) and has more power. No competition...

[@eirikaustad7580]

@@fiucik1 The weight is a good point, and I agree they should of done a better job on the weight, but it's really not a big problem on this type of bike. The Suzuki is in my opinion and many other reviews I've seen a higher quality machine. It's MCNs bike of the year (the GSX-8S, not the V-Strom but same platform). So considering that and the fact that Honda is a way bigger company than Suzuki Motorcycles 1000$ more really isn't that bad. If we want to talk bad then let's look at what you get for your money buying a MT-07... Also not every country is America, in my country the 1000$ difference is there, but only for the Transalp and V-Strom, but the GSX-8S and Hornet 750 cost the same, and the MT-07 a bit less than that. Both have their strong sides, but I'd say at least when it comes to the naked bikes the Suzuki beats the Honda. No comment on Transalp VS V-Strom except for what I've said, and well Zack did give it 1st place. However I will say with the Suzuki you actually get a pretty cool looking bike where as with the Honda you get a CB500F or CB500X lookalike which are both boring bikes in my opinion. So the looks are disappointing. The concept sketches for the Hornet 750 for example looked very cool, straight up Super Duke styling but with a more wasp inspired look, but then we get a CB500F refresh looking bike...

[@Moleskineman]

@@fiucik1 The Suzuki comes with a bash plate, quick shifter and has cruise control as standard. If you want all of that on the Transalp, you have to pay more than 1k extra and cruise control isn't even an option. So the Suzuki is still a better bike for the money.

[@fiucik1]

@@Moleskineman Are you sure about the cruise control as standard? I couldn't really find info about it. Plus the bash plate is plastic... Plus it also comes 20 odd kilograms heavier, also as standard...

[@Andriig75]

​@@fiucik1nice bike for sure.

[@jonwoodworker]

Considering all the build up of the Transalp, then Susuki releasing the 800DE with zero build up. I think Honda is embarrassed to send the Transalp to the US. I have two wonderful Hondas in my garage, but I will be parking a new 800DE next to my DR650. The 800DE has better suspension than the T7. It also is more comfortable, has more torque, better fuel range, and even though the 800DE is heavier it's easier to pick up than the T7.

[@jonwoodworker]

@@delusion2987 Delusional, you watched the only video on the net that says that. Those two are streetbike riders also. Watch some more reviewers who are actually ADV riders like BigRockMoto, all of which will back up my comments. Once the Transalp makes it to the US it will be laughed out of the dealership by ADV and Dual Sport riders. The T7 is really good offroad, but the suspension on the 800DE is still better.

[@youridv]

@@delusion2987if you don’t care about off road performance, like a lot of vstrom owners (myself included with my 1050) then the T7 is an awful motorcycle especially for every day use. I rode all of these bikes for a while and it changed my entire view on it. I always believed the reviews until I took one for a spin. The engine is not refined, the flat seat is a no for me, the wind protection sucks and the gearbox is easily the worst of these three bikes. Absolute piece of junk of a gearbox. The suspension is also bad on road as is to be expected. I agree that the transalp would be my pick as well for a middle weight adventure, but that basically comes down to the honda being lighter and the engine being smoother especially at low rpm. I liked the 800DE in other aspects.

[@kylehamilton7952]

I can’t wait to see how the Honda Transalp compares to the V storm 800 great video buddy

[@andrewblack9153]

I always thought the V-Strom looked weirdly disproportionate, and the 21” front wheel definitely solves that. I like it.

[@benlees9713]

this is the only bike that has made me consider a second bike other than my KLR or replacing the ol KLR

[@J2I3H]

Should have had a 18" in the back tho

[@cerberus2881]

"Horribly Muted," Quiet and powerful is what I'm looking for. Is a Slurpee at 7-Eleven still a thing? I haven't thought of that in 50 years anyway.

[@MARKINAU8]

What is in the right mind Suzuki skipped the cruise control?

[@CCitis]

It is a brutal omission. Im probably just going to buy a used 650 for a commuter. If this has cruise it probably would push it up on the list for me

[@MARKINAU8]

@@CCitis I know right? It's a premium everyone will love to pay extra for touring purpose

[@bigguyonalittleadventure5673]

@@CCitis- Not a dig, but if you’re going with the 650, then is cruise control really that important to you?

[@MrTmax74]

@@CCitis same here, major omission. But they’re selling them all, so why do they care. It’s the same with the DRZ 400. They sell out almost immediately, so why make a modern fuel injected version. It’s a cash cow at this point.

[@mdsuave13]

I've worn the peg feelers off my 2008 KLR 650, I drag pegs ALLLL the time. Have since it was new all those years ago. This so far is looking like a upgrade for me... Thank you.

[@Ari--d]

Why would you get such a boring bike. A piss twin and ugly fairing. Such a soulless machine

[@JDuBz815]

This would be a LOT more street bike, but you might lose some offroad performance. The KLR is an excellent offroad bike, but long highway trips are such a drag.

[@Bdub1952]

I'm still happy as a clam with my '02 V-Strom that I bought new. Great reliability and as fast as I need. Nice to see that Suzuki is taking the top three spots (at the moment).

[@SuperMegaSammy]

😅😅 i almost got hit twice by the same model Honda accord last week same color too. Horrible drives lol.

[@g4m3rm0j0]

Watching video and listening to Zack I was thinking, this one was going to be a struggle for him to decide if it just clips in at 5th or slips just outside the top 5 in 6th. Leader board comes up at and like the twist at the end of fight club that I never saw coming, BAM top slot.

[@nicholasroy9125]

123 for suzuki! I didn't see that coming! Having owned two suzukis i get it though, they are just good reliable bikes. the lack of a cruise control is a big miss though, I would get a cruise anyday of the week before a tft display or a quick shifter wich are in my opinion gadgets.

[@luketembreull8138]

I agree on the exhaust noise. I never want my bikes to be louder, but when I rode this one, I thought, I could use just a little more.

[@Zktmkid]

Major oversight with the lack of cruise. I'm putting a deposit down on the new F900GSA

[@dukenukem1682]

You have made Spurge's dad very happy today. The tubed tires are the only thing that would give me pause for a daily. I recently bought a leftover 22 Tiger 900 GT Pro at a significant discount. If not for that this would have been on my shortlist.

[@tejaspadhye]

but can you ride them with a puncture? only time I miss tubed tires is when I have to top up air in tubeless every 2 weeks. tubed tires just dont lose pressure at all!@@Lronhoyabembe

[@LatiosBlade]

Is it not possible to convert it to tubed much easier instead of the other way around?

[@aluisious]

I have a 24V cordless compressor. You dial in the pressure you want and it inflates to that. It makes setting tire pressure fun.@@tejaspadhye

[@getty6974]

​@@LatiosBladeWe had a Tiger 900 with really war scarred rims that we threw tubes inside, problem fixed. Yes you can put tubes in most rims

[@lappi_wojak]

Tiger is a great bike and also lighter😊

[@SpringfieldFatts]

EXCEPT Skinner is actually Armand Tamzarian, no good hoodlum. I still lmao when I remember Mad Men actually stole that plot.

[@lurima36]

Ive done 2000km last week with my 800 DE and very happy with it.

[@arnoldtm31]

Suzuki and Honda really missed the mark by omitting cruise control.

[@BERZERKERSV4]

$14k OTD with no cruise control but a gimmicky quick shifter ???? NO SALE

[@LifeofSmokey]

Picking it up for a test ride and review next week. Wonder how good it is 😁👌

[@deanzaZZR]

Seems like a mixed bag. I loved my DL650 (and the 1000 as well though not as much overall). V-twins are preferable as are 19" fronts for the style of riding I prefer. Nicely done Suzuki.

[@ChavsADV]

Yeah the v twin would be nice and I think that 19" wheels are better suited on the big bikes. This bike being more road focused I think it would be better with a 19"

[@lappi_wojak]

650 suspension and brakes are crap

[@nickb3968]

I just road all three v-stroms a couple of weeks ago back to back...the V-strom 650 was my favorite. The 650 was more comfortable and more nimble than both the other v-stroms. It's engine was also superior to the 800 IMO too....the thing the 1000 offers is horsepower obviously, but given the style of bike I think it's unnecessary.

[@lappi_wojak]

have you ever tried to ride on a gravel roads? on 650 you can't even disable ABS which make its useless especially on downhills@@nickb3968

[@MrTrevorkemp]

How about some more benelli's on dailyRider? Maybe start with the TNT 135. If you would like to see that review on dailyRider just give this comment a thumbs up.

[@centralcoastcruiser2084]

From what I'm hearing the buzz through the feet goes away. The windshield sucks, and its very good off road.

[@terrellgarren7125]

When I ride a KTM, Ducati, H-D, etc, 50% of my thoughts are about the bike and 50% on the ride. When I ride a V-STROM, I think little about the bike and much about the joy of riding. That’s not a bad thing.

[@super_soilder_mma]

Hello sir Sorry to bother you but I am writing this to ask you if you can give me one bike please 🙏🙏 Duke 390 max is my dream bike but I cannot afford it please 🙏🙏

[@brandonrides8953]

If only it had cruise control!!!! I'd be sold!

[@youridv]

bite the bullet and get a DL1050. Either a new old stock 1050XT or a new 1050. You won’t regret one of those

[@MrTmax74]

Same

[@boltonfamilyaccount3755]

It's odd that you didn't give it a better verbal review but it ranked 1st on the leader board lol. By your verbal review I thought it'd be low. I've watched many reviews on this bike and I love it I'm hoping to finally upgrade from my Gen 1 KLR to this.

[@oldmanV17]

Been riding a long long time and found a preowned 650 from a good home. I now get why people love Vstroms. I took me some time to find the 650 with low miles for sale, why, because people generally don't sell bikes they like. The seller has 8 other bikes so it was a make space deal. In a couple of years if you can't find anyone selling a 800 you know they did things right. As always, great work

[@X-Ray_Fox]

Here in France, you can actually find some on sale. But that's because a lot of people bought this bike not knowing there's gonna be a more road oriented version. Pretty sure thoses who sold theres 800DE will buy the new 800RE in exchange (or 800SE as it's called here).

[@Geshmaal]

Rode one of these at a Suzuki demo day, such a great bike. I don't think I smash around off-road quite enough to need a 21" front wheel though, if they do one with a 19" tubeless cast wheel up front that would suit me for the very limited amount of dirt road riding I do. Also don't you dare suggest Suzuki puts a two-piece seat on this - ideally every bike would have a bench seat for me so I can freely scoot back and forth!

[@6226superhurricane]

there's 3 models the 800de 800de adv and the 800 the 800 has cast 19" wheel

[@johnweir-w2f]

What microphone do you use? You're incredibly clear during the video and it's phenomenal.

[@dace8030]

I'm beginning to think Suzuki is sponsoring RevZilla.

[@RevZilla]

Aw, that's adorable. Wrong, but adorable.

[@dace8030]

@@RevZilla Didn't mean it literally :). I actually made the decision to buy an SV650 based off the daily rider! Thanks to all of the effort that goes into making these!

[@saddle8bag]

Which bike isn't "approachable?" I can't recall ever not being able to approach a motorcycle. I've never heard you say one wasn't. If they're all approachable, what's the point of saying it? Fill up space?

[@anxiousappliance]

I guess it seems to compete with the BMW 800s: Heavier than it should be, and less dynamic than it could be. Always puzzled that a p-twin should save around 30lbs from a v-twin, and yet the bike weighs the same. ahh well - it is a handsome machine, Suzuki knows how to build bikes and engineer chassis, and it is far less than a comparable BMW - so Hamamatsu FTW. and now I'm going out for a quick spin on my Suzuki ...

[@tjs201971]

How is th Suzuki v-storm 800de for shorter riders?

[@TamanLinkin]

i-strom more like it.

[@ImIoOImI]

heat emission to your leg might correlate to pollutant emissions from the exhaust. more hgeat = cleaner combustion

[@garagebeers1]

I was reallllyyy close to buying one but I couldn’t justify the price in the end. It’s a great bike but just felt pricey. Ended up going for the super light adv side and got a KTM 390. Wish I had the power but other than that it’s been shockingly good for close to half the price

[@houseofroos]

Same. And 75 mpg and over 100 lbs lighter.

[@garagebeers1]

@@houseofroos very nimble and peppy. Not bad on the rough stuff either

[@doublleg7833]

Yea, ADV bikes are like the trucks in the motorcycle market. They lowkey sell them at a premium knowing you can do EVERYTHING with them, but half these people don't take them off-road anyway. Kinda sucks in this inflated world right now. Add a whole bunch of "unnecessary" tech and jack up the price just to where it's only attainable by the wealthy. $10,000+ with a markup I guarantee. Sorry 800, price doesn't do it for me. Even the tenere 700 is still overpriced all over California

[@youridv]

same, but I decided I wanted cruise control and got a DL1050. I was deciding between this and the Transalp 750. I rode basically every middleweight in the segment + the tracer 900. Then I took a DL1050 for a ride and forgot about all of them. The price difference was “only” 3K. For that you get a much, much better tourer with a better engine and a god tier gearbox and great suspension. It also helped that where I live there’s a very well known suzuki dealership that sells DL1050 at 200 euro’s over sticker. That 200 euro’s gets you a Hepco and Becker sump guard, givi airflow windscreen and SW motech topbox, which add up to 1100-1200 euro’s if you want to buy them seperately which I was planning on. Couldn’t be happier and I’ve done over 17000 kilometers since. (10500 miles ish). I’ve since mounted a Mivv exhaust, aluminium chain guard and suzuki OEM fog lights as well and I get 21.54 km/l or 50.67 US mpg on average.

[@garagebeers1]

@@youridv absolutely. For me the 800 is one of those bikes that’s a bit bigger than I’m comfortable with off-road and not enough in-road positives to justify the cost

[@JayHenderson749]

That conclusion was a really nice way of saying "the v-strom is the greatest 2 wheeled camry of all time". Not a dig, i owned a strom, it was great, but its safe to say it lives up to its heritage because of its lack of excitement and innovation replaced by what your mother says about her iphone, "it just works"

[@Danamaeval]

I just started riding a few months ago when I finished my MSF course and got my license. Being female and on the shorter side, I ended up buying a Honda rebel 500, but I'm really hoping to see you review the 2024 Kawasaki eliminator! :) Anyway, I'm absolutely loving the daily rider videos, keep up the awesome work, Mr. Zack Courts! Cheers.

[@MrTrevorkemp]

A bike that I would like to see a daily rider on is the livewire one if anybody else would like to see that review, just give this comment a thumbs up.

[@benjamincs1]

Fundamentally unfair to compare to KTMs - this won't break down on the way home from the showroom...

[@ammarharith5512]

KTM bikes still do that? 😅

[@LiveLNXgaming]

if i could pick any bike, it would be this one with cruse control. the only missing thing that I feel like really holds it back. also it taking premium fuel is not great. otherwise it would even be an economy choice over a good hybrid car. But that's not why I, or probably most people, want one.

[@tonylastname6468]

Tail haters are one of my banes of riding. I've been getting out of the way of those who don't get the hint for a while. It's not worth it. Anyone who prioritizes themself over safe, courteous behavior are examples of people who need a timeout from society.

[@jkbrust]

Having spent most my life in San Pedro and Long Beach, I'm convinced you aren't taking the most direct route to work.

[@SilverPaladin]

My next new bike must have cruise control.

[@gc9n]

Suzuki made it ! The most ugly of all

[@chukku2175]

It is much better offroad than you give it credit for. Not as good as a Tuareg but better than anyone would have ever expected from something with a VStrom nameplate. And honestly: saying that the T7 is bettter suited for rough terrain might be a bit rash. Check out "On the back wheel". That guy totally bashes the PStrom througn Australia like no tomorrow. I like to see it as a very upgraded KLR 650

[@AdamKent]

The tubed tires give me some pause - I know it's a thing for proper off road ADV but, convenience of a tubeless patch vs replacing a tube puncture on a daily ride? Perhaps not ideal.

[@leandroflaherty]

You can tape seal the rims if thats your worry..

[@jimpartin1144]

The rims on the DL800 are Excel and suitable for tubeless conversion. My 800 has tubeless tires on it.

[@axelbostrom3606]

They really took the V out of the V-strom tho :(

[@mullins6429]

Thanks Zach, enjoyed the review. Would like to see a bit more off-road work with this bike. I think Suzuki have nailed it with this back as an all rounder. Definitely a bike I would consider buying. 👍 In relation to the Versys, it’s got me beat why Kawasaki don’t offer two versions one with spoked wheels with a 21” front. 🤔

[@lubey111]

Well they already have the KLR650, so making an off-road biased version of the Versys would be a bit redundant probably

[@mullins6429]

@@lubey111 Yeah, fair enough. I have a KLR650. I was more thinking if Kawasaki wanted to compete in the twin cylinder off road market.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Soon as Kawasaki updates their 2006 650cc engine, they might get back into the game.

[@Mr.ZiggedWhenHeShouldaZagged]

According to Ryan F9 that accord is being driven by an Albertan lol

[@mysterywalker1621]

3 x Suzuki at the top, not bad.

[@thebrowns5337]

Tenere 700 is a single mans bike

[@martins4079]

Could you pleasee show metric values on screen when Zack talks about stuff like fuel consumption, seat height and weight

[@F3udF1st]

800DE GOAT

[@motobenco]

Lee Majors - The Fall Guy

[@mariobondanza5149]

Hi Zack, great daily rider video, as always! Tiny favour for me and all other followers non-familiar with the imperial measure system: may you add subtitles with the conversion of each of them? I struggle so much especially when dealing with seat height and weight. Thank you a lot.

[@rendarecorrentecomopcoes2336]

The worst of all is miles per gallon. Teying to convert to km/l in my head in real time is a pain

[@destroyerxd4499]

OH MY GOD! IS THAT A SUPRA!!!???

[@simonbazlik7295]

My question is: would it be p1 on 21, 22 leaderboards as well?

[@Speedytrip]

I want to like the vstrom 800, but it's as heavy as an africa twin, the design is hard to like now, and I can't imagine how it will look in 5-10 years. The Tenere 700 is a lot more pleasant to the eye.

[@Nando_]

at this pricetag probably won't come to Brazil... over here every global vehicle arrives way priced so most never comes... we still don't have Yamaha T7

[@BozicNebojsa]

Do you tink you will be able to test the new Transalp soon? I am wondering how it compares to this VStrom...

[@camt2626]

What a great comparison to Principal Skinner, as it was revealed that he is in fact an imposter like this bike is with a parallel twin under the Vstrom name.

[@podunkman2709]

Fantastic motorcycle. Pros: - very comfortable seat - flexible engine - no vibrations at low and medium speeds - low fuel consumption - fantastic display Cons: - low quality Quickshifter, low gear reduction practically does not work - the right side of the engine emits a lot of heat - a bit heavy

[@flexywing]

Looking forward to the new Honda Transalp and Hornet doing the daily ride, will they beat the Suzi's

[@brianglendenning1632]

And the Transalp did!

[@flexywing]

@@brianglendenning1632 Just saw that test, well done Honda,

[@the_bishop]

Hey, Zack! Would love to see you do a daily rider on the Kawasaki Versys X-300 and hear your thoughts on it.

[@ne-adv]

The 800DE is quiet. It doesn't seem to frighten deer, moose, cattle, horses, or bison. Haven't run into a bear yet so cannot speak to that. But idling as horse walk by doesn't spook even the one horse I know is skittish. Just gave me a bit of side eye and an ear twitch. (Normally I shut the bike off, but I had the rider's permission to try it)

[@safety_dave]

Have you ridden a Benelli TRK? Might be a good one to add to the mix….

[@davedonedis]

Is the touring one actually better on the road? Looking at one for sport touring to supplement my 890AdvR.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

This bike has the absolute worst headlight I've ever experienced. Truly awful. I wish I'd known this before buying it but reviewers never test them.

[@user-HBD]

Man that is scary, I'm considering to buy one! 😅

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@user-HBD Good luck. Budget in for good driving lights with broad beam patterns.

[@chrissy.v]

You can get foglights for it

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@chrissy.v It needs headlights, not fog lights.

[@mungo75]

Have Denalis on my Africa Twin, get some they're amazing.

[@OutdoorFun01]

On highway, the sensation of the buzzy feeling at a little higher speed can be resolved how instead of changing the sprocket? New pegs, better shoes/boots, ... ?

[@Terrabill-md8tf]

If I did the review I would mostly agree but I would focus on the knobbies I would mount Funny there's no talk about that It's a mid size adventure. Might need some downhill mud skidders

[@SabinTV-NP]

Dang that's an expensive bike

[@matthewvanderbeek2847]

770 seems like the sweetspot for hp. Most don't need a 1000 650 could use a little more power sometimes. Disappointed they didn't keep the v engine. Probably would go with the 650 for that reason and live with a little less power. Good bit less in price.