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SUZUKI ' S
ROAD EXPLORER
Following the launch of its all-new V-Strom 800DE earlier this year , Suzuki has announced a new V-Strom 800RE that will further expand its adventure bike stable , ensuring the V-Strom range is truly ready for any terrain , any horizon , any adventure .
Born to roam , the V-Strom 800RE will provide a more road-focussed offering than its more off-road-ready sibling . With DE denoting the V-Strom 800DE ’ s positioning as a dual explorer , the adoption of RE for the latest V-Strom 800 model highlights its abilities as the road explorer .
Arriving in November , the new V-Strom 800RE will come with an OTR price of £ 9,699 .
At its heart , the new V-Strom 800RE uses the same new 776cc parallel twin engine as its stablemate , with its double overhead cam and 270 ° crankshaft design delivering a broad spread of torque throughout the rev range – peaking at 78Nm at 6800rpm – and a rumble and character more akin to Suzuki ’ s famed V-twins . Peak power is 84.3PS at 8500rpm .
It also uses the same steel main frame , engineered for a balance of straight-line stability and agile handling . The narrow steel tubes also help maximise fuel tank capacity , which comes in at 20 litres . However , the new V-Strom 800RE differs from its more rugged counterpart most notably by swapping 21 ” and 17 ” spoked wheels and tubed tyres for 19 ” and 17 ” cast aluminium wheels , wearing Dunlop tubeless tyres .
Like the V-Strom 800DE , high quality suspension is still provided by Showa , but with a focus on delivering superior on-road performance . 150mm of travel at the front and rear comes courtesy of preload-adjustable inverted front forks and a link-type monoshock adjustable for preload
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