Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Rally Edition Breaks Cover in France, Features Bridgestone AX41 Tyres
In terms of suspension, the bike uses fully adjustable upside-down forks at the front and a preload- and rebound-adjustable mono-shock at the rear. The Showa suspension on the bike offers 220mm of travel at both ends.
By Kanika Sachdeva
- Motorcycle has launched the Rally Edition of the V-Strom middleweight adventure motorcycle in the French market. Dubbed the V-Strom 800DE Rally Edition, it is powered by the same 776cc parallel-twin motor that powers the standard V-Strom 800DE. In terms of pricing, the bike is available at € 12,798 (roughly Rs 11.49 lakh, ex-showroom). The price is exclusive of taxes. In terms of appearance, the Rally Edition is identical to the standard model, with the exception of a few new bits, which include blacked-out tubular crash guards around the front side fairing, a relatively wider aluminium belly pan, and a sump guard to protect the engine casing. An accessory bar, which also acts as the front fog light hanger, protects the bike's front end. Furthermore, the bike features off-road-ready Bridgestone AX41 tyres, designed for better gravel and mud riding than Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour hoops.
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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Rally Edition: Hardware Details
The 800DE Rally Edition features a steel frame chassis and an aluminium swingarm. In terms of suspension, the bike uses fully adjustable upside-down forks at the front and a preload- and rebound-adjustable mono-shock at the rear. The Showa suspension on the bike has 220mm of travel at both ends.
The braking duties of the bike are carried out by twin 310mm discs at the front and a single 260mm disc at the rear, accompanied by a dual-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS). The bike sits on 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels shod with off-road biased Bridgestone AX41 tyres.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Rally Edition: Features
Design-wise, the bike gets a short windscreen, a pronounced beak, and elevated handlebars for a more relaxed riding position. According to the manufacturer, the V-Strom 800DE is a touring bike with an off-road focus.
On the feature front, the new bike offers Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, including traction control, ride-by-wire, a bi-directional quick-shifter, low RPM assist, easy start, switchable dual-channel ABS, and ride modes (A, B, and C). All these features can be accessed via a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Rally Edition: Engine and Gearbox
At its heart is a parallel twin 776cc DOHC engine borrowed from the standard model. Power and torque figures stand at 82bhp at 8,500rpm and 78Nm at 6,800rpm, respectively. For transmission, the bike uses a 6-speed gearbox.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: India Launch Details
Recently, the standard Suzuki V-Strom 800DE adventure bike was spotted undergoing road testing on Indian streets, hinting that the manufacturer could launch the new variant of the V-Strom in our market shortly. However, there is no official confirmation regarding the launch. Once launched in India, the 800DE will face competition from the Triumph Tiger 850, BMW F 850 GS, and others.
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For those unaware, the middleweight adventure motorcycle debuted at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in 2022 and was launched worldwide in December of the same year.
