PRICING ANNOUNCED FOR SUZUKI ' S ALL-NEW 800DE
Pricing for the most off-road ready V-Strom yet , the all-new V-Strom 800DE , has been announced at £ 10,499 by Suzuki United Kingdom .
Powered by Suzuki ’ s new 776cc , long-stroke , DOHC , parallel twin with a 270 ° crank , the V-Strom 800DE is promised to be born to explore and is equipped with a host of electronic rider aids and chassis features designed to help it tackle the rough stuff , as well as ensure it remains capable and usable on the road , too .
Suzuki ’ s new powerplant delivers 84.3 horsepower peak power at 8500rpm and 78Nm of peak torque at 6800rpm in the new V-Strom , though riders can choose their preferred power delivery thanks to three selectable engine maps , controlled by a rocker switch on the left handlebar and displayed on a 5-inch colour TFT screen .
Also displayed on the dash in the selected traction control mode , with three on-road modes available to choose from and a G mode , for use off-road , that allows more wheelspin , which is suppressed only enough to help prevent excessive slip , so power continues to be delivered to the rear wheel with minimum interruption . It can also be disengaged completely .
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