New V-Strom 800RE joins V-Strom 800DE to boost Suzuki’s journey bike lineup

Following the launch of its all-new V-Strom 800DE earlier this 12 months, Suzuki has introduced a brand new V-Strom 800RE that may additional broaden its journey bike steady and supply a extra road-focussed providing than its extra off-road-ready sibling. With DE denoting the V-Strom 800DE’s positioning as a twin explorer, adopting RE for the most recent V-Strom 800 mannequin highlights its skills because the highway explorer.

Arriving in late October, the brand new V-Strom 800RE will include an OTR value of £9,699.

At its coronary heart, the brand new V-Strom 800RE makes use of the identical new 776cc parallel twin engine as its stablemate, with its double overhead cam and 270° crankshaft design delivering a broad unfold of torque all through the rev vary – peaking at 78Nm at 6800rpm – and a rumble and character extra akin to Suzuki’s famed V-twins. Peak energy is 84.3PS at 8500rpm.

It additionally makes use of the identical metal foremost body, engineered for a stability of straight-line stability and agile dealing with. The slim metal tubes additionally assist maximise gas tank capability, which is available in at 20 litres. Nonetheless, the brand new V-Strom 800RE differs from its extra rugged counterpart, most notably by swapping 21” and 17” spoked wheels and tubed tyres for 19” and 17” solid aluminium wheels, sporting Dunlop tubeless tyres.

Just like the V-Strom 800DE, high-quality suspension continues to be offered by Showa, nevertheless it focuses on delivering superior on-road efficiency. 150mm of journey on the entrance and rear comes courtesy of preload-adjustable inverted entrance forks and a  link-type monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound damping, delivering sure-footed road-holding and an opulent experience for lengthy days within the saddle. Stopping energy comes from radially-mounted four-piston Nissin calipers.

Additional underlying the V-Strom 800RE’s prowess because the instrument to discover all roads, it has a seat top of 825mm. On the identical time, aluminium, rubber-covered footpegs are set 14mm additional rearward and 7mm greater than the V-Strom 800DE, and aluminium tapered handlebars are 13mm decrease and 23mm additional ahead. They’re additionally 15mm narrower. A taller and wider display screen presents extra climate and wind safety on longer rides.

A 5” color TFT display screen is nestled beneath the display screen with twin show modes for day and nighttime using. All of the navigation of menus and options is completed by way of a easy, easy-to-use rocker change on the left-hand handlebar. There’s additionally a helpful USB port positioned on the left-hand aspect.

Displayed on the brilliant, clear display screen is all the data required by the rider, together with the present setting chosen from its three-mode traction management system – which may also be switched off – and the present energy mode chosen from Energetic (the extra sportier and direct throttle map), Fundamental (ultimate for cruising or metropolis using), and Consolation (good for moist or chilly situations). There are additionally two ABS settings, offering differing ranges of intervention.

A ride-by-wire throttle connection offers a pure really feel and connection to the rear wheel, whereas a standard-fit bi-directional quickshifter – allied to a slipper clutch – makes gear modifications slick and seamless. There’s additionally Suzuki’s low rpm help and straightforward begin perform.

Sharing an analogous DR Huge-inspired look because the 800DE, full with an iconic beak and full LED lighting entrance and rear, the V-Strom 800RE will are available in Pearl Vigor Blue, Metallic Matt Metal Inexperienced, and Glass Sparkle Black.

A full suite of real equipment may also be obtainable, together with three-piece aluminium or plastic baggage, heated grips, and a centre stand.

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