Hi iv got the black 800de I love it it's good at everything I do with it I'm mid 40s and perfect bike comfort and pulling power but with out getting crazy insane stupid power just a good package thank you suzuki you nailed it.
We really like this bike more and more. It's not going to win a hard enduro anytime soon, but that was never the intent. It's a really well rounded middleweight ADV.
@joaorocha144 I would mostly agree, but I bought an ADVENTURE bike, not a street bike. I already have better street bikes than both. Why would anybody buy an adventure bike that doesn't venture? Thanks for proving my point. BTW, in the twisties, the torque of the 800DE walks away from the high reving Talp. And adventure bike you have to wring the piss out of to make power....lol...worthless.
The vstrom just looks right, they do an RE which is probably a better road bike but doesn't look as good. After 20yrs away from motorcycles is this an easy bike you could get on with, I've never ridden off road but would the little Suzuki just give you confidence?
It’s under appreciated for its capabilities offroad for sure. Are there better offroad ADV’s on the market? Of course. But the DE holds its own and when you account for the excellent motor and the value proposition… it’s a very good buy. If you want something that is purpose built for offroad riding you might want to look at an 890 Adventure R/Rally or maybe the Ducati DesertX Rally.
V(versatile) strom(strong) so stop calling it pstrom and saying it's not a true v strom.. the name has never had anything to do with the engine and a true v strom fan knows this..
You're wrong. Suzuki says know, that the V means versatile, but origanally it was to make clear, that it was a V-engine. (I'm not native English speaking, so I'm wondering wether versatile and dual explorer are much different.)
The motorcycle market is a strange bunch. The dunderhead malarkey about "p-strom vs. v-strom" seems to have circled the earth 17 times before anyone bothered reading Suzuki's press materials.
Hi iv got the black 800de I love it it's good at everything I do with it I'm mid 40s and perfect bike comfort and pulling power but with out getting crazy insane stupid power just a good package thank you suzuki you nailed it.
We really like this bike more and more. It's not going to win a hard enduro anytime soon, but that was never the intent. It's a really well rounded middleweight ADV.
If I had a sponsorship I'd race it it hmmers if I was a bit younger I would
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINEwould u feel comfortable taking this bike on a bdr?
Yes indeed, love the suzuki vstrom 800de. It can be very forgiving off road when I mess up. Road manners are spot on. Almost 2000 miles on it now.
This is the best review I've seen. It will be my next
The 800DE is such a better bike than the Transalp.
We have a lot more time on the 800DE at this point. And we like the Transalp too. But if we had to pick one... the 800DE would be it.
transalp is far superior
@joaorocha144 Lay off the Crack pipe. The Talp is a street bike and Honda already has better street bikes.
@@jonwoodworker better street bike than the de
@joaorocha144 I would mostly agree, but I bought an ADVENTURE bike, not a street bike. I already have better street bikes than both. Why would anybody buy an adventure bike that doesn't venture? Thanks for proving my point. BTW, in the twisties, the torque of the 800DE walks away from the high reving Talp. And adventure bike you have to wring the piss out of to make power....lol...worthless.
Will definitely buy this beautiful adventure bike.🤩😍
Enjoy it!
Where did you find 17” UHD tubes for the back wheel? All I can find is HD
Thx
We have friends in low places. We have a stash from overseas. Trying to get a shipment here to add to our store. www.upshiftonline.com/store
Flagstaff, munds area?
We will never tell.
The handlebar looks like it'll cave in. Is it solid-built?
Thanks for the thorough review!
It’s burly. Full fat bar constructed like a motocross bar but a different bend.
The vstrom just looks right, they do an RE which is probably a better road bike but doesn't look as good. After 20yrs away from motorcycles is this an easy bike you could get on with, I've never ridden off road but would the little Suzuki just give you confidence?
Very cool bike...I will be taking a look at a dealership near me
Happy hunting!
So the de is a good off road bike?
It’s under appreciated for its capabilities offroad for sure. Are there better offroad ADV’s on the market? Of course. But the DE holds its own and when you account for the excellent motor and the value proposition… it’s a very good buy. If you want something that is purpose built for offroad riding you might want to look at an 890 Adventure R/Rally or maybe the Ducati DesertX Rally.
Just saying that the 800DE is a damn good bike.
It really is. Definitely underrated.
No cruise?
Not from the factory.
Veridian offers a plug-in system in the aftermarket.
V(versatile) strom(strong) so stop calling it pstrom and saying it's not a true v strom.. the name has never had anything to do with the engine and a true v strom fan knows this..
You're wrong. Suzuki says know, that the V means versatile, but origanally it was to make clear, that it was a V-engine.
(I'm not native English speaking, so I'm wondering wether versatile and dual explorer are much different.)
V used to mean engine layout. When Suzuki created the parallel twin, they changed the V to stand for versatile. Simple as that.
Let’s not get to sensitive boys …
I actually thought Strom meant stream or current. It’s a German word.
Thais Is your opinión...😜
Yes it is
The motorcycle market is a strange bunch. The dunderhead malarkey about "p-strom vs. v-strom" seems to have circled the earth 17 times before anyone bothered reading Suzuki's press materials.