Fresh from releasing its first teaser image, Suzuki India has now confirmed that on March 29 it will launch the V-Strom 800DE. The marque had already unveiled the middleweight adventure motorcycle in India at the inaugural Bharat Mobility Expo in February.
Powered by Suzuki’s 776 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine, in the ADV it produces 84.3 bhp and 78 Nm. Coupled with its 270-degree crank, the V-Strom 800DE should have a distinct rumble, reminiscent of a V-twin engine. Making it further easier to ride in choc-a-bloc traffic and difficult terrain is its Low RPM assist feature, which will keep it from stalling.
Being an ADV, the hardware and features available with the Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE will cater to both on-road and off-road capability. From switchable traction control to multiple ride modes (including a dedicated Gravel mode) - the V-Strom 800DE is suspended on upside-down forks and a monoshock with remote preload adjuster. It rides on 21/17-inch wheels wrapped in Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour tyres and has a ground clearance of 220 mm. However, unlike the old 650 NXT, the V-Strom 800 DE’s spoke wheels will not get tubeless options.
(Also Read: Suzuki GSX-8R and V-Strom 800DE Showcased At Bharat Mobility Expo 2024)
We expect the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE to launch in India priced between ₹10-11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). In this price range, it will compete against adventure motorcycles like the BMW F 850 GS, and the Triumph Tiger 900 adventure motorcycles.
