Suzuki V-Strom 800DE - A Novice's Review

[@winter-survivor]

Hey! Nice review and thanks for the customization insights, I'll try out some ideas on my DE 👍

[@CaptainRevs]

Thanks... my review is all over the place but figured it'd be nice to get a perspective from someone who doesn't review ADV's for a living. Good Luck with your DE, they are great bikes!

[@martinharris7656]

love the look of the DE ...... how did you paint the screen

[@CaptainRevs]

Bought a new one that is tinted. Cheap and easy mod.

[@jonwoodworker]

Nice bike. Get rid of that getto exhaust for a proper one.

[@CaptainRevs]

Thanks. And yes, at some point...

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Arrow header. Yoshi RS-12 muffler. DNA airbox lid. 2wdw ECU flash. You'll be looking at 87-90 whp and BIG leap in torque. Full exhaust, lithium battery, fender tidy, maybe a set of IMS footpegs, convert to tubeless (tape seal inner rims, the supermoto guys do it all the time), and you'll feel the weight come down. Me personally I'd be looking for suspension help, especially a better rear shock.

[@CaptainRevs]

@@exothermal.sprocket not sure I’m willing to put that much into this bike.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@CaptainRevs 😄 I'm just throwing spaghetti at the wall. There's a growing aftermarket for it already.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I like the 2024 white and purple version of the DE. You want a cruise control? Veridian cruise has an aftermarket plugin.

[@CaptainRevs]

@@exothermal.sprocket been thinking of wrapping mine and blacking it all out. Cruise control would be nice I guess.

[@pedronatalejr9916]

The exhaust tip looks really cool,What brand of exhaust is this?

[@CaptainRevs]

Exhaust link is in the description... it's a cheap exhaust made in China I believe... no brand. I really like the look but will probably replace it at some point when there are better looking options available.

[@pedronatalejr9916]

@@CaptainRevs Thanks

[@dannyreddy]

The right tires make a huge difference.

[@CaptainRevs]

Yeah man so I’ve heard. Definitely need to get something more off-road oriented so I don’t kill myself out there. 🫣

[@edgmsh]

Nice review. Good job done on the mods. Could you, please, link the parts you bought?

[@CaptainRevs]

Thanks! And also thank you for the reminder to add the links... I've updated the description to show all the links. Let me know if you have any questions!

[@edgmsh]

​@@CaptainRevsThanks! Appreciate it!

[@thodoris3790]

@@CaptainRevs the link for the exhaust are you sure is right?

[@CaptainRevs]

@@thodoris3790 yes, but make sure you select the "Color: 440mm" option. I just double checked my order to confirm.

[@anthonymalfino1]

Beautiful fucking bike. I have 2018 KLR and I love it. But this is the one

[@CaptainRevs]

Thanks man. I definitely fell in love with the look of this bike above all else when I first saw it. 😍

[@thodoris3790]

thanks for this video man.and now the critical question....engine heat?i live in a country with really hot summers.

[@CaptainRevs]

I live in Florida and our Summers (and most of the year) are pretty hot. With that said, you will notice pretty bad engine heat when you stop... honestly it hasn't bothered me much and has gone mostly unnoticed but for some reason the last time I rode it, I recall noticing just how bad it was. From what I've read it's specific to the engine design not necessarily just this model of bike. My Thruxton RS gets pretty damn hot too.

[@thodoris3790]

@@CaptainRevs i think its the catalyt of the pipes.the good thing is that i ride in open country roads.i dont live it a city.so i think ill be fine.does this exhaust couse any throtle issues?and two more questions please...what is your avarage fuel consumption and what about annoying hadlebar vibrations that many point?

[@CaptainRevs]

@@thodoris3790 The exhaust hasn't affected performance at all... if anything it feels faster just cause it sounds faster. No idea what I fuel consumption is sorry, I don't really pay attention to that. And handlebar vibration is there but easily resolved by kicking into a higher gear and cruising at lower RPMs. Only really notice it on long trips on smooth roads, and again just go up a gear and cruise at a lower RPM. Hope that helps.

[@thodoris3790]

@@CaptainRevs thanks man.i have some months until i have the money,and until i deside which bike i ll buy.but,transalp and vstrom are on top of my list.i sub

[@TheVelasquez87]

Hi. Your exhaust link goes to a bandit 600 exhaust + link pipe. Can I assume that is correct and it is a plug and play (link pipe + exhaust system)? Thanks in advance

[@CaptainRevs]

@@TheVelasquez87 plug & play - select the "Color: 440mm" option.

[@TheVelasquez87]

​@@CaptainRevsthank you 🙏

[@TheVelasquez87]

No link pipe, just the slip on right? Thanks in advance 😊

[@CaptainRevs]

@@TheVelasquez87 yeah just the slip on.

[@DZenitram23]

Can't find the tail tidy here in u.s. I hear about the weight I have had a m50, gsxr600, victory octane and now I'm looking into this so I don't think the weight should be an issue for me it's all about comfort since I work long distance and ocasional gravel or dirt road, I'm more concerned of the height I am short 5'5" inseam 30 but of course I will get use to it

[@CaptainRevs]

This will help! www.ebay.com/itm/386913083994?fits=Make%3ASuzuki&_skw=suzuki+800de+seat&epid=5061055136&itmmeta=01J7YKHJSBV63YTDDTZ82YHKGD&hash=item5a15d1225a:g:fp0AAOSwPmJmEokt&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKkSyFCberSGCvpVTOc%2FbdkkmLvNpOHJcrzc%2FNadS9rkFqE9e3PhEBlEG2%2B40PN1kINc88ybsADcYElSbTKctgQUNnmmGBmQIMXbCftHI3EUU83v%2BjEA3CyM4CHFPYLkwy2%2F1QCDUBvLiqR0uVTTfQ4ytl%2Fm9EW9%2BHmQKA439%2BoOEeVXjiZrBHnUzB7ExU%2FaG0Rj3ajtWb6xRiR0G9zUZRN9yrGc7jKY5IqODxLpXSN%2BYAEGde1lTMwVp2O0I9v4xp%2FK7ixLIAdJNBW%2FdARkj%2F82G6Vzd4lq7AKkDpsCEd5nEA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM5KzG079k

[@seansixfive]

Nice bike but not sure about the 70s porno movie music.

[@CaptainRevs]

😂 Can’t please everyone I guess… unlike a 70’s porno movie. 🤣🤣🤣