Suzuki
Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 776cc liquid-cooled engine makes 83 bhp and 78 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 232 kg that is 358 bhp per tonne, 4th best power-to-weight of the 14 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 776 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 83 bhp
- Torque
- 78 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 22.7 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 232 kg
- Fuel tank
- 20 L
- Seat height
- 855 mm
- Ground clearance
- 220 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1570 mm
- Length
- 2345 mm
- Width
- 975 mm
- Height
- 1310 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
- Rear suspension
- Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 90/90-21
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-R17
Source: Suzuki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The V-Strom 800 DE weighs 232 kg with fluids, has an 855 mm seat, 220 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1570 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 20 litres.
Tyres are 90/90-21 front and 150/70-R17 rear.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against NX500 and 890 Adventure R
Against NX500 or 890 Adventure R, it gets projector headlamp that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: tubeless tyres, alloy wheels, rear monoshock and bluetooth connectivity, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the V-Strom 800 DE has
- Projector headlamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
- Rear monoshock
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Colours
- Glass Sparkle Black
- Pearl Tech White
- Champion Yellow
V-Strom 800 DE specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the V-Strom 800 DE?
- It uses a 776cc engine producing 83 bhp and 78 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the V-Strom 800 DE suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 855 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the V-Strom 800 DE have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the V-Strom 800 DE have?
- 17 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, traction control and side-stand engine cut-off. Some are variant-specific.
V-Strom 800 DE from
₹11.02 Lakh